Education

Our work in education focused on improving the professionalism of travel industry personnel and of others working in related fields. The education of visitors, host communities and travel industry staff in respect to the environment and cultural heritage is also included.

Our Education Fund provided grants to Technical and Vocational Educational Training partners throughout the region - including our partner for our signature project pilot, Sala Bai in Siem Riep.

The fund also provided educational scholarships, enabling vulnerable youth to access training and education.

2016-2018: Sala Baï Hotel and Restaurant School

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Project Objectives:

  • Train a workforce for the Cambodian tourism industry.

  • Provide free, holistic training to 100 students annually to reduce poverty.

  • Focus on supporting girls to prevent vulnerability to human trafficking.

  • Secure jobs for students within three months of graduation.

2016: Hospitality Skills Education for Poor and Marginalised Women: Improving Lives - Improving Tourism

Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia

Project Objectives:

  • Contribute to Bali’s tourism sector by providing trained, qualified job candidates for hotels, restaurants, tour agencies, and spas.

  • Help alleviate poverty in Bali by providing access to job opportunities in the tourism sector for poor and marginalised women

2015: Vocational Training Restaurant for Marginalised Youth in Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang, Lao PDR

Project Objectives:

  • Provide quality marketable skills training, general education and social support to marginalised youths.

  • Support youth to access decent employment or self-employment and follow up on their progress after completion of training.

  • Build the sustainability through the successful management and marketing of the restaurant.