The NGO "Kathmandu Environmental Education Project" (KEEP) is at the forefront for optimising tourism opportunities in Nepal. KEEP's Community Development Program began as an effort to maximise the benefits of toursim to the local communities.
The program aims to provide opportunity for international travelers, volunteers, or students to assist communities through development projects during their stay in villages.
Development projects include running small scale community projects as school renovations and educational projects, drinking water projects, setting up health camps, and environmental awareness activities.
In addition, cultural exchange ativities are when possible organised.
Besides working on projects, participants enjoy their stay with local host families as part of the Home Stay program.
The Nepal Tourism Board strongly support the programmes, taking the opportunities of activities to provide presentation about Nepal and its destinations as well as th role of NTB.
Resources:
* DB Gurung, Director of KEEP, 16.11.2009
* www.keepnepal.org
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