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3- to 5-week assignments, between July and December 2025
In 2025, eight explorers took part in voluntary international solidarity exploration assignments, with the goal of identifying, meeting, certifying, and promoting solidarity-based, community-led, and Indigenous tourism initiatives.
Their journey began with a training weekend focused, among other things, on understanding the role of the explorer, the potential of tourism when developed and managed to generate positive impacts, Village Monde’s sustainable tourism label, key elements of itinerary design, content creation, and more. At the end of this preparation period, each explorer was assigned her exploration destination.
The explorations took place in territories with diverse cultural and tourism realities, notably in the Yukon (Canada), Kabylia (Algeria), Mapuche territories in Chile, along the Ruta del Mate in northeastern Argentina, as well as in Morocco and Mexico. This geographic diversity enabled a comparative approach to tourism practices and local dynamics, across contexts that are both emerging and already engaged in responsible tourism initiatives.
On the ground, the explorers worked with local partners to prepare their itineraries, in whole or in part. They met with key stakeholders involved in local tourism development, discovering a wide range of initiatives. They also contributed to mobilizing existing networks and to the creation of new collaborations.
A particularly significant aspect in Latin America was Indigenous tourism, which goes beyond economic activity to help revalue traditional knowledge, strengthen territorial self-governance, and contribute to the protection of natural resources.
Upon their return, the explorers were invited to share their experience freely, through a variety of formats: photo exhibitions, conferences, workshops with colleagues, articles, or photo magazines. The objective was to raise awareness around more conscious travel while amplifying the initiatives encountered.
A celebration event for the results of the 2025 cohort will take place on February 7, 2026.
This program is made possible thanks to the support of our partners Air Canada, Groupe Voyages Québec, and LOJIQ.
Red Indígena de Turismo de México (AC): Network of Indigenous organizations promoting sustainable, community-based ecotourism across around fifteen states, bringing together more than 32 Indigenous organizations and 5,000 members to preserve biodiversity, celebrate cultures, and strengthen local economies.
Izourane Algérie: Association committed to promoting cultural heritage and community-based tourism in Algeria.
Tala’Coop (Algeria): Local cooperative working toward sustainable economic development and community empowerment through solidarity-based projects.
SODEV Maroc: Organization specializing in local development and responsible tourism, supporting community initiatives and a member of the AREMDT network.
Ruta de la Yerba Mate (Argentina): Agrotourism route showcasing the culture, history, and traditional production of yerba mate, an emblematic ritual beverage of Argentina.
Gremio de Turismo Indígena Tarapacá (Chile): Representative organization of Indigenous peoples in the region, focused on strengthening tourism rooted in identity, respect, and connection to the land.
Origins (Argentina): Local agency promoting responsible tourism centered on local cultures, intercultural exchange, and sustainable development.
Trekking Aymara (Chile): Tourism initiative offering community-based trekking experiences grounded in the culture and knowledge of the Aymara people.
Turismo Karülafken (Chile): Mapuche tourism initiative highlighting culture, nature, and territorial traditions, fostering numerous collaborations and facilitating complementary work across the region.
Number of accommodations certified for their socio-economic, cultural, and environmental impact: 51
Local partners mobilized: 9
People directly reached through post-exploration activities (conferences, photo exhibitions, etc.): 275
Social media reach highlighting lived experiences and tourism stakeholders encountered: nearly 2,000 likes across all exploration-related posts
Collaborations with various Québec-based travel agencies to promote alternative trips focused on high-quality, responsible, and sustainable experiences
Dive into the transformative experiences of our solidarity explorers by reading their articles on our blog in the section « Sous la plume des explorateurs ».
Village Monde is registered as a charitable organization with the Canada Revenue Agency and Revenu Québec and as an organization of general interest with the French government.
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