OperationGroundswell

A community of backpacktivists that are socially, environmentally, & politically aware of their impact in communities they travel to.

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Unreserved with Falen Johnson - June 13, 2021: What happens when hidden histories become a national conversation? https://t.co/PHAzkHQcFa

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Introducing our June fundraiser: Thrive Seed and covid-19 support for our partners in India! Contribute to the relief fund here: https://t.co/kLOuTwJ41P

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Every 60 seconds a truckload of plastic enters the ocean.

This year's theme for #WorldOceansDay is Life and Livelihoods. We love this, as it acknowledges the way that humanity impacts and is impacted by our oceans.

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JOIN US THIS THURSDAY! :) https://t.co/lY5wPW7QTK

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It's official! The Ecoaldeas Peru cooking class has been moved to next Thursday, June 10 at 6pm. Join us for an evening of fantastic food, great company and wonderful hosts. Don't miss out - grab your ticket today 🎉🍴 https://t.co/lY5wPVQfva

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Read about how Rodrigo went from finance to building a social enterprise dedicated to sustainability and conservation in rural communities in the Peruvian Amazon. #Sustainability #Amazon #SustainableFarming
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As we think about the responsible return to travel that puts the earth first, whose responsibility is it to hold the industry accountable? What are other ways that we can decarbonize our air travel and impact?

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According to the World Economic Forum, decarbonising aviation is the only way forward. How can governments, international leadership, consumers and the public move the dial towards carbon-free air travel? https://t.co/L4aSMjhmBR

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Here's how we're walking the talk: OG is going to match the next $500 worth of donations to our featured fundraiser for Ecoaldeas Peru 💚

Contribute today and double your impact!

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This month, our featured fundraiser is for Ecoaldeas Peru: a social enterprise aimed at rural sustainable development in the Peruvian Amazon. Contribute today!
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As we think about what the responsible return to travel can look like, how can we work towards tourism that empowers local hosts and doesn't perpetuate the inequity that covid has highlighted? https://t.co/ijvMzsmSWl

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Meet our May #Fundraiser: Ecoaldeas Peru! 🌱They are a social enterprise aimed at rural sustainable development in the Peruvian Amazon. Their goal is to raise $2000 to execute the Resilience, Adaptation and Innovation project in the face of COVID-19. https://t.co/BnuahQ2P67

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Have you heard of the Chipko activists of India?
"The Chipko movement took place in the Garahwal Himalayas, a region with dense forests that had protected it from invasion prior to British colonial rule. "

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Come learn how to dye fabrics naturally using veggies next Tuesday - it's gonna be a good time!!
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Meet Mely Mendoza, a third generation musician who uses her voice to advocate for women’s rights and Tz’utujil culture in San Juan Laguna. #HOLA https://t.co/17YYZt4hWM via @ogbackpackers

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Ishita started the organization Ecosphere, a social enterprise and ecotourism organization that is focused on creating sustainable livelihoods that are linked to nature and culture conservation in Spiti.
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Read up on Alma de Colores and how they are innovating to overcome the lack of travellers to their restaurant to continue to support their members with disabilities in San Juan https://t.co/NjWdOWVpHg

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Super jazzed to have Granito Coffee on the @buygoodfeelgood market! This coffee supports three coffee cooperatives in Guatemala who we visit on our programs there. Find us online: https://t.co/RzO1YtBICW

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Join us for some more virtual travel with a coffee cupping & chat about the history of coffee in Guatemala! https://t.co/72wd5xYBkc

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“For me, home is in people. You can find home in many different places, even if it’s your first time visiting.”
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