In Vietnam, 86 percent of those living below the poverty line are ethnic minorities, many of whom live in rural areas with difficult access to employment, education, and public services. Since 2014 Action on CBT has used tourism as a means to create sustainable livelihoods for disadvantaged communities in Vietnam. Through our experience we’ve developed an inclusive tourism model that delivers direct, positive impact to people in vulnerable rural areas. Join us in our mission to break the cycle of poverty and write an inspiring new chapter in tourism.
developing community assets to increase and supplement income
conserving and promoting traditional culture and community coherence
managing natural resources and improving water and hygiene standards
Ethnic minority groups in Vietnam have earned more than 30 billion VND (1.9 billion AUD) through community-based tourism projects led by Action on CBT.
From 2017 to 2022, more than 10,000 travellers visited villages supported by our community-based tourism programs, including 5,000 foreign guests.
More than 1.1 billion VND (71,800 AUD) from tourism has been invested into vital community projects such as road upgrades, clean water systems, and learning centers.
Some 960 people from ethnic minority villages have joined Action on CBT’s community-based tourism programs, creating long-term benefits for multiple generations in their families.
Since 2018 we've piloted our 'village stay' tourism model as a framework to answer the challenges of tourism. The model is a product of years of working directly with rural communities in Vietnam. Since its launch, the model has received provincial, national and regional recognition, including the ASEAN Community-based Tourism Award in 2019.
Action on CBT partners with 25 ethnic minority villages in Vietnam to develop exceptional tourism services and products which bring much-needed income to disadvantaged communities. Our project sites are located within some of the most beautiful destinations in the country. Each village offers an authentic, one-of-a-kind experience.