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'Every pound raised will change a life': Agent appeals for donations after completing 'dangerous' charity challenge

Charity
Dea Jusufi
10 March 2026

A travel agent who drove more than 1,000km across India in a tuk-tuk to raise money for women and children’s charities has urged the industry to keep donating after completing the challenge on International Women’s Day.

Jo O'Connell taking selfie with local Indian women
(Credit: Jo O'Connell)

Seeing the impact of the charities has strengthened Jo's determination to keep fundraising (Credit: Jo O'Connell)

Not Just Travel consultant Jo O’Connell crossed the finish line in Panaji, Goa, on 8 March after taking part in a six-day, all-women rally organised by social initiative The Sisterhood.

More than 30 participants travelled from Chennai on India’s east coast to Goa in a convoy of tuk-tuks, navigating busy highways, mountain roads and major cities while raising funds for grassroots projects supporting women and girls in Chennai.