Help Save ‘Tourism Concern’

The organization desperately needs £40,000 – or just over $65,000 – to survive.

“Our core work supports people, particularly in the developing world, whose human rights have been severely impacted by tourism developments,” said Tourism Concern Director Tricia Barnett. “They often have no other recourse to get their problems heard and supported except through us”, says Barnett.

“Without £40,000 we will have to close the door to people all over the world who come to us for help and support. Often they live in fear of reprisals if they speak out about their land or water resources being snatched in the name of a tourism development. Other times they simply need an outside person to give them advice and guidance about how best to manage a difficult situation, such as poor working conditions.”

Tourism Concern, which was founded 20 years ago, has operated many successful campaigns throughout its 2-decade history, including:

• The Sun, Sand, Sea and Sweatshops campaign – resulted in the UK’s leading tour operators adopting policies on labor conditions for hotels.
• Trekking Wrongs: Porter’s Rights -  improved the lives of hundreds of porters and their families.
• Beyond the Brochure – raised awareness of thousands of children about key tourism issues.

Find out how you can help save Tourism Concern. Contact Tricia Barnett directly:
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7133 3800
Mobile: +44 (0)7896 337 690
Email: tricia@tourismconcern.org.uk

Don’t forget to visit Tourism Concern online at: www.tourismconcern.org.uk to learn more about their organization’s advocacy campaigns.