We know the places we visit inside out and often get to hear about people and communities in need. Working with non-profit organisation Planeterra, we are supporting a variety of projects around the world through our Just You Cares initiatives. On some holidays we'll take you to see the work that's being done and meet some of the people who benefit.
Here are some of the projects we are supporting;
When you book our National Parks, Mount Rushmore & Little Bighorn holiday, you're helping us support the DinéHózhó project 'Native Grill' - a food truck run by a local Navajo family, which you will visit. DinéHózhó aims to further integrate Navajo culture by assisting indigenous-owned businesses in their development and connecting them to the tourist industry.
The Ccaccaccollo Women’s Weaving Co-op supports a community near the Inca Trail. It funds training programmes to help bring back weaving traditions that have been lost over generations. Today, more than 55 women are involved, producing textiles from llama and alpaca wool. On our Highlights of Peru Tour, you will visit the centre and have the opportunity to purchase souvenirs.
If you join this tour you are helping us support The Sthree Café, which employs women from the local community. It helps increase their income, strengthen their financial independence, and encourages them to become economically empowered. The café provides the women with a fair wage and the skills and training needed to work in the service sector. It serves fresh, vegetarian cuisine and provides a traditional Sri Lankan dining experience.
When you book a tour to Vietnam, you are helping to support the Oodles of Noodles project. A social enterprise which helps at risk youngsters.
Located on our route to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, we stop at Cafe Ubuntu for an included meal. Not only does it provide excellent coffee, food and handcrafted souvenirs to purchase but it also helps local people back into work, empowering an entire community.
When you book our Colours of Nepal tour, you are helping us to support the SASANE Sisterhood of Survivors project. It helps women and young girls who have been the victims of human trafficking, and during your tour some of the women will show you how to make Nepali dumplings.
