The ‘Mount Moroto Lia Parish Community Association‘ is created with the help of Kara-Tunga and aimed at bridging the gap between the host community and the tourist. The community is able to run and fund their own projects through the association and the contribution of clients of Kara-Tunga.
The enrolment of children to Primary school has been problematic and the association therefore aims at positively impacting the image of education through sensitisation and increasing the attendance by providing scholastic materials.
How one Whistler resident is working with the Tepeth community of Mount Moroto and local social enterprise Kara-Tunga Tours to enhance livelihoods through developing mountain bike tourism on the mountain.
Ban plastic bags for tourism in Karamoja: During World Earth Day on April 22nd, we went out to clean the streets of our municipal in Moroto town and the trails on Mount Moroto to raise awareness and launch our principles for Responsible Tourism in Karamoja.
We had the privilege to have connected with the Belgium trainer in Connecting / Non-Violent Communication called Marijke D’Herde (Walk Your Talk). Marijke has a great passion in sharing the knowledge and resources she receives in the North (Western world) in order to share it with the South (Africa).
Kara-Tunga launches Karamoja Workshop Tours – The Karamoja Workshops are tours aimed at connecting travellers with craftsmen, two-way sharing of knowledge, improving communities livelihoods and preserving cultural heritage. Through the workshops, craftsmen are able to double or triple their income and learn more about a potential group of buyers and fellow artists.
Mount Moroto Tourism Association brings 76 Children to School
Mount Moroto Tourism Association brings 76 Children to School -We are super proud of the Mount Moroto Community Association that have enrolled 76 children in Lia Primary School.
The ‘Mount Moroto Lia Parish Community Association‘ is created with the help of Kara-Tunga and aimed at bridging the gap between the host community and the tourist. The community is able to run and fund their own projects through the association and the contribution of clients of Kara-Tunga.
The enrolment of children to Primary school has been problematic and the association therefore aims at positively impacting the image of education through sensitisation and increasing the attendance by providing scholastic materials.
Follow our journey in developing responsible tourism in the Karamoja of Northeast Uganda: www.kara-tunga.com/sustainability/
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We had the privilege to have connected with the Belgium trainer in Connecting / Non-Violent Communication called Marijke D’Herde (Walk Your Talk). Marijke has a great passion in sharing the knowledge and resources she receives in the North (Western world) in order to share it with the South (Africa).
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