The idea of overseas travel is still in the distant future, which means popular vacation spots like Bali are struggling.
Families in Bali who are heavily dependent on tourism have difficulty buying everyday items such as groceries, baby food, diapers and medicines.
Australian-owned Passage Foods is looking to relieve this stress and help through its Curry for a Cause initiative.
It is an initiative that supports people in Bali through a substantial donation to the Yayasan Solemen Indonesia Foundation.
"As frequent travelers to the region, we have seen firsthand the significant contribution Australian tourism makes to the Balinese economy as well as the relieving burden on communities when threatened," said Simon Bartram, general manager of Passage Foods.
"We felt compelled to make a positive difference for a country and a destination that is heavily dependent on tourism."
While government data says the unemployment rate is currently at 7.5%, nonprofits suggest that the reality is much higher. An estimated 80% of the island's economy is directly or indirectly dependent on tourism.
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in an 89% decrease in the number of tourists traveling to Bali.
"It's important that we don't forget the people of Bali after it has been one of Australia's most popular travel destinations for years," says Bartram.
"Their economy, built on the dollars of tourists – many from Australia – has all but wiped out. This initiative is our way of offering our support while encouraging everyday Aussies to get on board and play their part . "
100% of the proceeds from every sale of Balinese curry go directly to the people of Bali through the Yayasan Solemen Indonesia Foundation – a local Indonesian organization whose goal is to alleviate the misery of extreme poverty.
Curry for a Cause can be purchased online at AusPantry.com and delivered across Australia.
