Tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world. It accounts for 1 in every 10 jobs on our planet and generates approximately 10% of global GDP. Sadly, thriving local tourist markets do not always mean thriving local communities. For many tourism offers only seasonal, poorly paid work which is vulnerable to shocks such as natural disasters or unrest. It is common for big companies not local people to profit from the industry and often the growing volume of tourists puts a strain on natural resources already under pressure. In short, business as usual is not having the positive impact that it could. We want to change that.
Footprint Cafes aspires to become the first global chain of social enterprise book cafes linking our prosperous global tourist industry with prosperous local communities.
We believe that most tourists want to have a positive impact on the places they visit. We believe that most tourists want a high quality, affordable, authentic dining experience. From these beliefs Footprint Cafes was born.
Footprint Cafes offers an easy, enjoyable, affordable way for tourists to give back to host communities simply by visiting our cafes. Each café is built on our three P’s model of: People, Planet, Profit.
People
Providing excellent employment conditions for our local teams and investing in their future through training and skills development allowing them to follow their dreams.
Planet
Sourcing ethically & locally wherever we can as well as doing all we can to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Profit
100% of net profits given as grants back to the local community as educational and entrepreneurial grants decided by a local committee.
Location
Address: Postal Code 17254, Street 26, Wat Bo, Village, Krong Siem Reap
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