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At Carpe Diem, we follow the adage 'take only photographs, leave only footprints', but truly responsible travel also relies on cultural understanding. It concerns being directly involved with the people on the ground, both those providing the actual services and the general population, especially those in need.
It means ensuring local staff are well paid, have their opinions valued, feel empowered and have opportunities for self-development. It means that donations are accounted for and their effectiveness monitored. It means viewing tourism as a means for cultures to learn about each other and benefit from each other.
We work closely together with the local people and projects to realise this aim, and are continually monitoring the progress we make. Self-administration of projects and funds ensures that 100% of our support goes directly to the people who need it. In addition to the direct on-the-ground work we undertake, all our in-country operating materials are sourced or produced locally, wherever possible by local non-profit organisations.
We believe that preparation really helps you to get the most from your journey. So, we have personally designed a “Country Guide” which is full of our practical experience, insights and guidelines on how to minimise your effect on the environment. We include an introduction to the local language and advice on dressing appropriately and behaving responsibly when visiting.
In our office too, we "practice what we preach". All of our staff's flight carbon emissions are offset (and we offer clients incentives to do the same). Every sheet of paper gets used on both sides, and we both buy recycled paper and recycle our paper waste. We use various methods to reduce our usage of energy. Small things, but added together they can make quite a difference.
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