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APTDCCoastal Community

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A programme concept rooted in the coast

APTDC is developing a proposal to protect and grow women-led tourism along Kenya's coast. It is a design, not yet a delivered programme.

Why this, why here

Women run many of the guesthouses, food stalls, beach businesses and homestays that make coastal Kenya welcoming. The proposal explores how CSR investment could strengthen their safety, rights and earnings while protecting the marine and cultural heritage tourism depends on.

Guiding principles

  • Women's leadership and ownership
  • Do no harm: safety and dignity first
  • Community consent and benefit
  • Environmental stewardship
  • Honest, transparent reporting

Where the proposal stands

  1. Step 1

    Feasibility

    Current stage

    Understanding needs, risks and opportunities with coastal communities.

  2. Step 2

    Design

    Current stage

    Shaping programme strands, safeguards and governance.

  3. Step 3

    Partnership

    Not yet started

    Seeking aligned partners. No agreements have been signed.

  4. Step 4

    Pilot

    Not yet started

    Any pilot would follow partnership agreements, which are not yet in place.

Help shape the programme

We are seeking conversations with partners, county stakeholders and women entrepreneurs during the design phase.

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