Dertour Foundation Donation

The Maldives' coral reefs face increasing pressure from climate change and local stessors. Working with the Oceancy and Diamonds Athuruga Resort, the Foundation helps train local youth in reef restoration and environmental care. The programme combines education, practical restoration work and scholarships, enabling local communities to protect these vital marine ecosytems.  

India has one of the lowest female workforce participation rates in the world. The Lake City Rickshaws scheme in Udaipur – an extension of Jaipur’s Pink City Rickshaw programme – provides women with eco‑friendly vehicles and driver training. With 20 women already qualified, this venture opens up jobs in a traditionally male‑dominated industry while promoting cleaner tourism transport. 

Healthy mangroves are crucial for Sri Lanka’s coastal regions, storing carbon, protecting shorelines and supporting wildlife. The DERTOUR Foundation works with the Wildlife and Ocean Resource Conservation team to replant mangroves in the Koggala Lagoon, with 15,000 trees planted so far, offsetting 6,000 tonnes of CO₂. The project also provides local jobs and offers low‑impact tourism experiences, including non‑motorised catamaran trips. 

Young women from ethnic minorities in Vietnam often have limited access to education and employment. The “Her Turn” programme, run by the Know One, Teach One (KOTO) Foundation and funded by the DERTOUR Foundation, delivers vocational hospitality training at the KOTO Restaurant in Hanoi. Every graduate secures employment on completion, reducing vulnerability to exploitation and improving economic independence.