The PATA Foundation has launched the Nepal Tourism Recovery Fund to support tourism workers and small businesses whose livelihoods have been affected by the devastating floods that struck Nepal on August 26.
The floods caused significant loss of life and widespread damage, particularly along affected river corridors and downstream communities. Tourism communities in the affected areas, including guides, drivers, porters and operators of homestays, lodges, teahouses and small hotels, have lost homes, business premises, equipment and income.
The Nepal Tourism Recovery Fund will focus on helping these tourism-dependent families and businesses rebuild their capacity to earn a living.
Donations to the Fund will support practical recovery needs, including equipment for guides, porters, drivers and tourism workers; the refitting of lodges, homestays and teahouses so they can receive guests again; tools, stock and equipment for tourism-related businesses; and shared facilities used by affected communities.
Every grant will be approved by the PATA Foundation’s Board of Trustees, with the Foundation committed to publishing information on funds raised and how they are used.
The Fund is open to contributions from individuals, tourism organisations, businesses and other supporters of Nepal’s tourism community.
To support the Nepal Tourism Recovery Fund, visit www.patafoundation.org/nepal-tourism-recovery-fund.
For organisations interested in making a direct contribution or discussing a larger commitment, please contact Foundation@PATA.org.
