Social Impact & Code of Conduct
Smokey Projects hopes to bring societal change in our communities, either small or on a much larger scale. It is a huge goal, and we work in small steps. It is not easy, and sometimes things go smoothly, sometimes not at all.
Smokey Tours aims to improve the living conditions in Baseco’s almost unreachable areas. In 2017 we have opened a Health Center In Aplaya. Aplaya is the part of Baseco that hardly receives any help from NGO’s because of its remote and isolated location. The Health Center has been open 6 days a week and it is a place where individuals and/or families can go to check on their physical and mental well being, for medical consultation and treatment and/or to obtain medicines - if necessary. The conditions of the people of Baseco by treating diseases or illnesses and providing them with clean water, are a little better. The local Health Workers are also visiting the community to check and help the weak and sick people.
In 2018 we will focus more on Health Projects and empowering and educating people. We have a group of 50 pregnant ladies, who will be getting additional vitamins, assistance of a midwife and proper guiding in Nutrition and Breastfeeding.
In 2019 we have mainly putting our efforts in Talent Development and our Talent Development Center. One of our tourleaders has given a course on Talent Development, how to write a resume, an application letter and how to prepare for an interview. Pay it forward is the key!
For more information about our vision on Social Impact; check out our Special Social Impact Newsletter!
Code of Conduct
In line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Smokey Tours is focusing on several ethical aspects described in the points below.
Organization
Smokey Projects has been supported throughout the years by JoHo WorldSupporter. We have short lines with trustworthy and dedicated people in our team in the Philippines. We still want to raise awareness about social issues and concerns and at the same time inspire individuals about societal change by bridging the gap between people from different backgrounds by becoming agents of positive change.
Staff
Tour leaders are from the areas that Smokey Tours has been operated in; this has a positive effect on Talent Development and Livelihood in these areas. This together with the projects supported by Smokey Tours has positive economic impact for the underprivileged communities in Metro Manila because of the use of local facilities as restaurants, shops and accommodations. Effort is put into Talent Development and the Livelihood through social inclusiveness and by supporting financial resilience. The Tour leaders are trained and receive knowledge, regarding English proficiency, cultural awareness, self-confidence, appearance, problem solving and geography. In the past training modules and tour notes are provided and coaching and guidance is given to provide staff with the support they need. Once empowered, the tourleaders are teaching others what they have learned.
We want to give back to the community to reduce the poverty in these areas. One of the main objectives is to support the local economy by to developing skills.
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