Planetwheeler Foundation

Planet Wheeler Foundation

The Planet Wheeler Foundation, a prescribed private fund under Australian tax law, was established in 2008 by Maureen and Tony Wheeler, founders of Lonely Planet Publications.

The Foundation is based in Melbourne, Australia and currently funds over 70 projects in the developing world. While we focus on the Mekong Delta, East Africa, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, assistance is currently being provided in 25 different countries.

Our purpose, put simply, is to support practical and effective projects which make a difference in the alleviation of poverty.

Planet Wheeler can only fund projects that have Overseas Deductible Gift Recipient status under Australian law.

Latest News

Planet Wheeler Co-Founder Tony Wheeler recently cycled from Tanzania to Malawi as part of the Tour D’Afrique. On April 3rd Tony presented 50 bikes to the Tour D’Afrique Foundation to help health workers get to vulnerable people throughout Malawi; Lonely Planet-Planet Wheeler Foundation rep Rana Freedman was also on the ride and donated her bike to the Tour D'Afrique Foundation. Read more about the Tour on Tony’s blog. Watch a snippet of Tony's handover of the bikes.

We link with people who are creating change in their communities. Our projects range from building schools to providing support to people living with disability and to refugees.