In 2014, Africa Sustainable Tourism Care Foundation (ASTCF) was established by a diverse and passionate group of local people as a grassroots, a non-profit tourism NGO to focus on the conservation of biodiversity and development of rural communities in high tourism potential areas in Uganda to supplement household incomes through a diverse and holistic sustainable tourism practices and other environmental sustainable businesses to alleviate poverty, fight gender inequality, empower local communities, and in particular disadvantaged groups (women, youth, ethnic people), and encourage the conservation of cultural and natural heritage.
Overview
At Africa Sustainable Tourism Care Foundation we link tourism to conservation, cultural heritage, and sustainable rural development to enhance livelihoods and enrich Uganda’s tourism product. We work directly with communities to understand the obstacles they face and provide solutions specific to their needs. These solutions provide jobs, conservation training, educational opportunities, and, ultimately, the ability for people to better their own lives.
Our Values
Core Value Statement:
- Being conscious of needs of the local communities and ensuring that they benefit economically from tourism.
- Respect for local people and their customs, traditions and culture.
- Respect for preserving the environment and natural resources.
- Being conscious of the impact of tourism on the community and environmental resources.
Our Mission
To create a more enabling environment for sustainable tourism practices that focus on economic, socio-cultural, and environmental sustainability leading to improved livelihoods in Uganda.
Our Goal
To promote sustainable tourism practices that will conserve Uganda’s natural environment and improve the livelihoods of associated communities.