Human Connections
Social Enterprise started in 2014
Local/Foreign Owned with 30% local staff
Day Trips
Activities: Community Visit, Cultural Activities, Cooking Class, Class/Workshop, Getting to Know Locals
Based on Mexico's Pacific Coast, Human Connections works to foster reciprocal connections between international visitors, local artisans and entrepreneurs. Their organization does this through a number of different programs, including their Cultural Day Tours and Global Engagement Trips.
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Community
Human Connections has developed a strong network of local partners — artisans, tradespeople, and entrepreneurs in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit area. These are industrious people whose stories represent varied indigenous cultures, economic growth, and personal achievement. Human Connections' tours offer these partners a platform on which to share their stories with pride. This is also a financially empowering experience for partners, as they can sell their products during tours and receive a fair payment for their time. During the high season, income generated during the tours amounts to roughly 20-40% of partners’ household income.
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Environment
As an organization committed to the aspects of responsible tourism, Human Connections work to minimize negative environmental impacts through carbon offsetting, reducing waste, and using recyclable materials. They collaborate with local partners to encourage the same practices.
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Culture
The tours allow visitors to gain a deeper appreciation for the diversity of cultures within Mexico, the work that goes into making artisan products, and the similarities between themselves and the people they meet. The tours encourage visitors to challenge their assumptions about Mexico.