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What We Do

Our Approach

TUI Care Foundation’s approach is developed to deliver impact on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our focus is on contributing to the empowerment of young people through education, the protection of the natural environment and wildlife, and the development of thriving communities in holiday destinations around the world. TUI Care Foundation supports and initiates projects that fit its strategic framework and fulfill the project and partner criteria. The TUI Care Foundation’s programme framework is structured into 4 initiatives and 10 projects.

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Enabling Education Initiative

The TUI Care Foundation’s Enabling Education lnitiative focuses on educational opportunities around the world which unlock the full potential of young people. lt is of key importance that disadvantaged children and youth living in or around holiday destinations live in a safe environment and have access to inclusive and equitable education, job opportunities and activities, which empower them to have better life chances.

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The TUI Academy programme offers vocational education and career opportunities to young people from vulnerable communities. It builds on the potential of tourism as an established driver of global job growth and combines theoretical education with on-the-job training and life skills coaching. ​Each TUI Academy is unique to its destination and offers a variety of vocational qualifications.

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The TUI Junior Academy programme inspires young people to protect nature and wildlife and empowers them to become Eco Champions in their communities. It builds awareness for the fragility of nature by developing these competencies in schools and communities and brings the classroom to life through excursions and nature-based experiences.

Empowering Communities Initiative

The Empowering Communities lnitiative focuses on local communities in holiday destinations, enabling sustainable and innovative solutions and ensuring access to the wider tourism industry.

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The Futureshapers programme offers the tools, resources, expertise and workspace for Futureshapers to co-work and build the solutions that destination communities need. It’s all about empowering passionate people in tourism destinations who are committed to turning social and environmental challenges into entrepreneurial opportunities.

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TUI Colourful Cultures: Tourism destinations are home to unique and diverse cultures. The Colourful Cultures programme empowers artists and artisans to gain access to new income opportunities and promote their cultural heritage through tourism offers. 

Lively Landscapes Initiative

The Lively Landscapes lnitiative focuses on the sustainable use of land, nature and resources in holiday destinations.

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The Field to Fork programme supports farming communities to transition to sustainable and regenerative practices which maintain biodiversity and produce local cultural delicacies. It helps to create new income opportunities for farmers and local producers and enables them to build resilience and create short supply chains with the local tourism sector. 

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The loss of natural habitats, climate change and illegal poaching are threatening many species worldwide. Building on the positive impact of tourism on conservation the TUI Wildlife Programme focuses on the protection of endangered  animals and their natural habitats. It also empowers local communities​ to benefit economically from conservation and the expansion of protected areas.

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The TUI Forests programme puts forests at the centre of thriving communities and destinations. It plants new trees and supports local people to build thriving livelihoods, through community managed tree nurseries and the creation of forest-based tourism experiences. 

Marine Conservation Initiative

The Marine Conservation lnitiative is all about the protection and preservation of marine species and their habitats in coastal areas, while simultaneously enabling local communities to profit sustainably from opportunities tourism in marine and coastal areas has to offer.

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The Sea the Change programme focuses on ocean, coastal and marine ecosystems and on creating and expanding marine protected areas. As well as protecting and restoring mangroves, coral reefs, seaweed and seagrass, it safeguards sea animals and ensures the survival of important coastal ecosystems. It also supports the economic wellbeing of coastal communities which rely on tourism.

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The Destination Zero Waste programme promotes a circular economy where waste is eliminated and resources are circulated. It cultivates the mindset that waste can be reused and supports innovative and community-driven solutions to collect and upcycle plastic and other waste into saleable products. It also creates sustainable tourism experiences as well as jobs and income opportunities for local people.

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The Turtle Aid programme protects endangered and vulnerable sea turtles, especially around nesting beaches. By working with local NGOs and beachfront tourism businesses, it also creates turtle friendly beaches and engages tourists by teaching them about turtles and how to protect them