Lufthansa
passengers who opt to check in online or via their mobile phone not
only save time at the airport but can also help a good cause.
As
part of a campaign that runs until 31 January 2013, Lufthansa will
donate one sheet of paper to schools in developing countries for each
paperless check-in procedure completed by its passengers.
Even
small contributions can make a big impact: 52 sheets of paper are
required for an exercise book for school pupils. The exercise books
themselves are purchased in the country concerned. This supports the
local economy. With this initiative, Lufthansa is helping to support
educational projects set up by HelpAlliance in Africa, Asia and South
America. The campaign has been running since 12 December 2012, and
if, as anticipated, more than two million online check-in procedures
are completed by the end of January, it will provide about 40,000
exercise books
for children in need.
HelpAlliance
is a non-profit-making organisation that was founded in 1999 by staff
members from all parts of the Lufthansa Group. Its humanitarian aid
activities focus on food
and health programmes,
schools, training facilities, orphanages and projects for street
children. The aim is to promote self-sufficiency among people in need
and to empower them to take action to improve their own living
conditions.
