Through Sept. 15, guests staying in a Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts destination enjoy the opportunity to help those in need as part of the brand’s Kilo of Kindness campaign, in conjunction with the United Nations International Day of Charity, Sept. 5.

The campaign asks guests and visitors at properties throughout Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East to donate one kilo or more (approximately 2.2 pounds) of food, clothing or educational supplies. The items are then distributed to underprivileged young people.

Travelers can drop off their items in the lobbies of Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts properties around the world. Preferred items include educational resources such as books, notebooks, pens, pencils, rulers and erasers; dry and canned foods like soup, fruit, vegetables, rice and pasta; and clothing.

Last year, the campaign collected nearly 30,000 pounds of donations.

“Our Kilo of Kindness campaign has grown immensely since its inception and in 2019 we are rallying support worldwide across all channels, within our hotels and local communities, in the hope to make this year the most successful yet,” said Nick Bosworth, vice president, brand management, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts.

“This corporate social responsibility initiative is at the heart of the Mövenpick brand and reflects our values and commitment to the local communities in which we operate. We are encouraging all guests to join us this September to support a Kilo of Kindness, so together we can collectively make a difference in the lives of many.”