African Pro-poor Tourism Development Centre – Making Tourism work for Communities

ECOSYSTEMS CONSERVATION & RESTORATION THROUGH TOURISM
The ECOSYSTEMS RESTORATION THROUGH TOURISM Program revitalizes damaged habitats in popular destinations by engaging tourism stakeholders and visitors as active restoration partners. We transform conventional tourism into a regenerative force, equipping industry partners and travelers with tools to heal ecosystems while creating authentic experiences that benefit nature and communities alike.
POVERTY & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TOURISM
PAT empowers disadvantaged communities by harnessing tourism's economic potential. We create sustainable livelihood opportunities, develop local entrepreneurship, and build capacity in underserved areas. Our innovative approach ensures tourism benefits reach those who need them most, breaking cycles of poverty through dignified economic participation.
MITIGATION OF THE NEGATIVE TOURISM FOOT PRINT
Our program identifies, measures, and minimizes tourism's environmental and social footprints through innovative strategies, stakeholder collaboration, and visitor education. We transform potential problems into sustainable solutions, preserving destinations while maintaining quality tourism experiences.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT THROUGH BASKETRY (WEB)
Women Empowerment Through Basketry transforms traditional craft skills into economic independence. Women gain sustainable income, preserve cultural heritage, build supportive communities, and develop entrepreneurial skills while creating marketable products that connect local artisans to global markets.
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AFRICAN PROPOOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

ABOUT US: African Pro-Poor Tourism Development Centre (APTDC) is a Non-Governmental Organization established in the year 2004, pursuant to and in accordance with section 10 of the Non-Governmental Organizations Coordination Act of Kenya. Our registration certificate number is OP.218/051/2003/0369/3010 Our Community Development thematic areas are on; Poverty Alleviation, Travelling With A Diffence, Tourism Footprint Mitigation, Ecosystem Conservation and Tourism Advocacy.

The organization supports these developments in Kenya- a World Renowned Tourist Destination. We aim to provide solutions to poverty, environmental degradation, footprint mitigation within Tourism.

To support achievement of Pro-Poor Tourism Development in Kenya, the organization seeks to Utilize Travel and Transportation Sector (TOURISM) and Partnerships as a strategic tool to enhance Social- Economic Development and Improve Social Wellbeing of communities. This simply means ensuring that the Travel and Transport sector supports local based/acceptable development interventions for the POOR and VULNERABLE populations from various communities in Kenya. This is realized through  short and long-term interventions.

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