Community
With the mandate of empowering people, Banyan Tree is quick to recognise the necessity of building community capacity, in every location that we are in. As an agent of social and economic development, we realise the potential of tourism to hire from the local workforce, giving training and marketable skills to raise the overall level of community prosperity.
Sustaining village development, preserving and promoting traditional cultures and crafts are part of Banyan Tree Gallery’s business ethos as a socially responsible tourism retailer. Committed to showcasing and supporting community-friendly and eco-friendly products and projects, we have cultivated a wide network of over 40 village producers and project partners around the region.
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United Nations Millennium Development Goal #3 – Promote gender equality and empower women
LINK: http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/gender.shtml
United Nations Millennium Development Goal #1 – Eradicate extreme hunger and poverty
LINK: http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/poverty.shtml
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| Sustainability in the Maldives “Learn about our projects with the hearing-impaired and needy youth here – Sustainability in the Maldives” |
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Contributing to
Banyan Tree helped to solidify local infrastructure in Yunnan, China |
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Funded the construction of the Diyabeduma Bridge and bus stop shelters. |
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Deer Park Hotel funded the construction of a playground. |
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To end 2009 with a bang, on 23 December 2009, associates from Banyan Tree Bintan handed over electric and water facilities in a local elementary school. |
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Funding and
Fund and support the preservation of the cultural beauty and elegance of Yunnan. |
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Banyan Tree provided funding and is also working to enhance its support. |
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Banyan Tree provided funding while also driving additional support. |
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Inspired by Alison Murray and Bangkok National Hospital, the ‘Let’s Knit |
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An art / ecology lesson is imparted in a local school at Vida y Esperanza |
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Banyan Tree organized the first toy collection for 2010 (in Spanish Juguetón) |
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Creating
Supporting local business ventures and upgrading the skills of the local people. |
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A number of rural communities in Asia have been engaged. |
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SRF
This Fund was founded to provide recovery support to the survivors in Sichuan. |
Solidifying local infrastructure
Diyabeduma Bridge & bus stop shelters
Namalwewa School Playground
Handing Over Electric & Water Facilities to an Elementary School in Bintan
Cultural filming
ADAPT
Barista Express 
‘Let’s Knit for the Needy’ project 
Art and Ecology Lessons at Local School 
Toy Collection 2010
Supporting Local Businesses
Keeping Cottage Crafts Alive 
Sichuan Recovery Fund