Ecotourism Tourism Trail development Vietnam

Help us to create a much needed education resource for ecotourism students in Vietnam!

I'm a University of Waikato graduate currently volunteering for AusVols in Vietnam to develop the new ecotourism degree at Vietnam National University of Forestry (VNUF). I work with a team of passionate research scientists and am privileged to teach many bright young students. The new ecotourism degree at VNUF is endeavouring to train the future generation of eco-tour guides, operators and consultants. We want to offer students practical conservation knowledge and tour guiding skills. To do this we want to create an ecotourism trail in the 100 ha of restored forest on campus. The ecotourism trail will provide information on Vietnam's rich biodiversity and conservation challenges. The trail will be a great resource for the local community including local high schools and primary schools. Many of our students come from rural communities and ethnic minorities, the training offered through the ecotourism trail will support them to take skills and knowledge back to their communities to develop ecotourism opportunities and work in protected areas. We currently lack funding to establish this much needed resource, so friends and family I am asking for your support!

If you are planning on visiting this beautiful country in the future you will have to add this trail to your to do list, the VNUF team and students would love to give you a tour :)

We are applying for funding support though international grants as well, our goal is to raise $15,000 NZD in total. Every little bit counts, so please help us get the ball rolling for our students!!