Image: On the Map [4 week]

On the Map [4 week]

balad.c0·Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Global Volunteer

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools, or Foundations in various Countries/Territories.

English

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.
Project
The project aims to contribute to SDG #8 by enhancing the capacity of local communities to build a promote sustainable local tourism activities that bring revenue and boost employavility in the region.
This project contributes to,
Image: Decent Work And Economic Growth - Target 8.9

Decent Work And Economic Growth - Target 8.9

By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products

Role

Project Activities

Week 1
Onboarding space with NGO and/or community representatives. ● Run an analysis on the local and national reality regarding tourism, its main deficiencies and strenges. ● Interviewing random localsto understand more the history of the city and itslegends. ● Map out target audience (tourists and local business owners). ● Determine outcome measurement method and materials.
Week 2
● Visitsto local realities, rather than the stereotypical tourist sights. ● Map out potential "undiscovered touristic places" where tourists can be promoted or boosted. ● Run an assessment to determine why these places are not popular among tourists or are not put in value by the locals. ● Run an assessment to understand what type of education the community needsto start boosting sustainable tourism in the area. ● Plan and deliver a small local attraction campaign to promote the workshops and activitiesto be run in week 3 and 4. You can use mouth to mouth promotion and visit local businessesto directly invite people.
Week 3
● Workshop: Basic of photography. ● Workshop: Marketing for beginners. Branding for local business & attraction campaigns. ● Workshops: Creating a strategy for your local business. ● Workshop: What issustainable tourism and how can it change my community reality?
Week 4
● Collect data from project beneficiaries(you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.) ● Analyze data to determinate outcome results. ● Build the final project report and present it to AIESEC members and partner representatives.

Working hours

Monday to Thursday

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Sunday

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Process

The steps involved in being selected for this opportunity.
Estimated process time is not yet available.

Logistics

What you’ll be provided with during your stay

Benefits of becoming a Global Volunteer

Learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and participate in a social project designed for impact.
International Exposure - Experience new cultures and industries.
Develop your Leadership (our programs can help you develop the following leadership values: striving for excellence, demonstrating integrity, activating leadership, acting sustainably, enjoying participation and living diversity).
Receive AIESEC Support for Selection (assistance with your application to opportunities and decision making process).
Receive AIESEC Support after Selection (Visa support, help in finding and providing accommodation, assisting during first day of work).

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