How Your Visit Powers Community Well-being in Ruboni
Tourism as a positive force for local development
Locally Owned & Managed
Community-controlled tourismRevenue Reinvested
Back into local projectsWomen Empowered
Through cooperatives & craftsCommunity Projects
Education, health & infrastructureRuboni Tourism Village is built on the principle that the local community must be at the heart of tourism.
Recognized by the UNWTO for its effective community governance and benefit sharing, our model ensures that tourism is a positive force for local development. Every visitor who stays in our lodges, participates in our activities, or purchases from our artisans directly contributes to community well-being.
Local Ownership and Involvement
Ensuring direct economic benefits and involvement for local residents
Local Management
Over 80% of tourism services in the village are owned or managed by locals, ensuring that the community retains control over their tourism destiny.
Local Businesses
This includes homestays, the community visitors centre, village tours, and the art gallery - all operated by community members who share their authentic culture and traditions.
Job Creation
We provide jobs for youth and women as guides, artisans, and hosts, creating sustainable livelihoods and reducing urban migration.
Women's Empowerment
Tourism facilitates women's involvement and empowerment, notably through the Women Organic Farmers' Cooperative and Handicrafts Production and Selling. Women now have independent income, decision-making power, and leadership roles in the community.
Community Governance Model
Our UNWTO-recognized governance structure ensures transparent decision-making and equitable benefit distribution across all community members.
Tourism Revenue Funding
Revenue generated from your bookings and visits is directly invested back into critical local projects
Education
Supporting local schools with classroom construction, learning materials, teacher salaries, and scholarships for underprivileged students.
Health and Sanitation
Funding crucial health and sanitation projects including mobile clinics, clean water initiatives, hygiene education, and medical supplies.
Infrastructure
Facilitating community infrastructure improvements including road maintenance, community buildings, and sustainable energy projects.
Community Facilities
Supporting the Community Visitors Centre and other communal spaces that serve as gathering points and cultural preservation hubs.
How Your Contribution Makes an Impact
Your Booking
Community Revenue Pool
80%+ retained locallyCommunity Projects
Education | Health | InfrastructureSuccess Stories
Real impact, real lives changed
Ruboni Primary School
Tourism revenue funded the construction of two new classrooms and provided textbooks for over 150 students. School enrollment has increased by 40% since 2022.
Education ImpactWomen's Cooperative Success
The Women Organic Farmers' Cooperative now has 35 members who supply organic produce to local lodges and sell handicrafts to visitors, doubling their household incomes.
Women's EmpowermentClean Water Initiative
Three new water wells installed in surrounding villages, providing clean drinking water to over 500 residents and reducing waterborne diseases by 60%.
Health ImpactYour Visit Makes a Difference
Every booking, every activity, every purchase supports community well-being
Stay in Local Lodges
Community-owned accommodationBook Local Tours
Guided by community membersBuy Local Crafts
Support women artisans