Helping transform the lives of women in tourism
Championing gender equality in global travel and tourism by raising awareness of challenges, facilitating change, and celebrating best practice.
Despite being the majority of workers, women in tourism face unequal pay and treatment
Our work covers four pillars to improve gender equality
We partner to change the sector
around the globe.
“At Sojern, we are committed to gender equality in pay and opportunities across our organisation. We strive to ensure fairness in all our policies and procedures. Thank you for being here today! Your stories were insightful and inspiring. Your exceptional skills in public speaking were evident in your engaging presentation. Your presence today has been invaluable in advancing our mission for gender equality.”
Róisín McBrierty, Workplace Experience Manager, Sojern
“Wamboma has supported me with the best service and best quality. It has been so important to me and my business to give back to the women and village that has given me so much. Thank you Wamboma for the opportunity and the great service.”
Teddy Chuwa, Manager, Stella Maris Lodge, Kilimanjaro
“Thank you for the superb job that you are doing for women empowerment in the tourism sector.”
Faith Wathome, WRC Safari Rally
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