With the mission of applying science to improve environmental quality and community well-being, CCD, together with its partners, has organized numerous study and experiential trips to mountainous provinces in Northern Vietnam, such as Tuyên Quang, Lào Cai, and Sơn La, to explore and directly experience community-based tourism models.

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Through these activities, community-based tourism is viewed as a “mirror” that reflects a relatively comprehensive picture of the local economic, cultural, social, and environmental context, while also providing a safe and practical setting for experiential learning. These trips contribute to strengthening participants’ knowledge, fostering critical thinking, and enhancing problem-solving skills, helping them gain deeper insights into community development and the organization and operation of sustainable tourism models.

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In addition, the program encourages initiatives that improve local livelihoods, promotes responsible tourism, and contributes to preserving and showcasing the unique cultural and natural values of each region and its ethnic communities. For educational institutions, this also presents an opportunity to expand partnerships, attract students, and gradually build and develop an educational brand associated with social responsibility.