We are thrilled to share the 2024 Climate Fund Impact Report, showcasing the remarkable efforts of our Naturefriends organizations in Senegal and Mali. Their impactful work is not just outlined in words but also brought to life in captivating videos.
In 2024, the focus of the Climate Fund's activities was on planting fruit trees—an endeavor that has taken root in both countries.
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On International Women's Day, the 8th of March, Naturefriends International (NFI) draws attention to the precarious working situation of girls and women in global tourism and the need for effective measures and tasks to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women. Unfortunately, equal rights, power and chances are far from being a reality in tourism.
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Over 700 Naturefriends Houses exist worldwide in Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The first Naturefriends House was opened in 1907 at the Padasterjoch in the Stubai Alps, Austria, marking the beginning of a movement to provide the working class with access to affordable recreation in nature. Over time, these houses became symbols of solidarity, environmental protection and socially sound tourism.
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This Christmas, let’s make our celebration a gift to the African Naturefriends and the population in our project regions. Naturefriends International's annual Christmas Fundraising Campaign for the Climate Fund has become a cherished tradition—a way to give back while giving forward. Each year, we are overjoyed to see how many Naturefriends choose to gift their loved ones with the symbol of hope and sustainability: fruit trees.
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We would like to thank over 120 participants who shared their photos with us.
The winning photos are as colourful as the travel experiences – they speak more than a thousand words and show how you can escape the daily grind on sustainable paths and create lasting memories.