Regenerative 2030

Travel isn’t just about seeing new places—it’s about experiencing different cultures, meeting new people, and, when done thoughtfully, making a meaningful impact. That’s the idea behind Regenerative 2030, an initiative by World Expeditions Travel Group that goes beyond sustainability. Rather than simply aiming to do no harm, this movement is about leaving places better than we found them—socially, environmentally, and culturally.

Through the World Expeditions Foundation (WEF), traveller donations and contributions from travel brands are funding projects that uplift communities, improve lives, and restore natural environments.

Current projects include:

• Biosand School Water Filter Project
• Combating Plastic Waste in Bali’s Rivers
• Improving Literacy through Book Provision
• Marine Protected Area in the Azores
• Menstrual Packs for Equal Rights
• Restore key wetlands & Uru Uru Lake
• Rewilding Skiddaw Forest in Cumbria

Learn more about these projects

1. Supporting Women Farmers & Community-Based Tourism in Tanzania

Imagine visiting Tanzania’s famous national parks, knowing your journey is helping local women gain financial independence. In Kimushuku, a village along the well-travelled route between Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti, women farmers will be stepping into the tourism industry thanks to a funded project by the World Expeditions Foundation and the Wamboma Co-operative.

With support from WEF, these women are learning hospitality skills, sharing their stories, and soon will be creating authentic, farm-based experiences for travellers. A visitor centre is being built this year, providing a welcoming space for tourists to learn about Chagga culture, enjoy traditional meals, and support local businesses.

Why this matters:

• Women gain economic stability through direct involvement in tourism.
• Travellers experience an authentic, immersive cultural exchange.
• The project creates a sustainable income stream that benefits families and the wider community.

2. Cleaner Air & Healthier Homes in Peru

For families in the remote Andean village of Huilloc, Peru, cooking over open-fire stoves has long been the norm—but it comes with a cost. Thick, lingering smoke fills homes, leading to serious respiratory health issues, especially for women and children.

Since 2018, WEF has been working to replace these harmful stoves with clean, smoke-free alternatives. Already, 80 families have received new stoves, dramatically improving indoor air quality and overall health. The project continues to expand, ensuring that every household in the village benefits.

Why this matters:

• Healthier homes with cleaner air, reducing respiratory illness.
• Less time spent cooking, giving families more time for education and work.
• Travellers can actively take part by helping install stoves during their visit.

Learn more about volunteering to install cookstoves

3. Preserving Indigenous Kalinago Culture in Dominica

In the Caribbean island of Dominica, the Kalinago people have a rich cultural heritage, but their language and traditions are at risk of being lost. Many young Kalinago are no longer fluent in their ancestral language, and important stories risk fading into history.

Through Regenerative 2030, WEF has funded the printing of 200 copies of The Legend of the Spirit Serpent, a book written by Natari Adaiah Sanford, a young Kalinago storyteller. This book helps teach local children about their heritage, ensuring that Kalinago language and traditions are passed down to future generations.

Why this matters:

• Helps preserve the Kalinago language and traditions for young learners.
• Provides educational resources for schools and local communities.
• Encourages young Kalinago authors to document and celebrate their culture.

Support the Kalinago storytelling project

How You Can Join the Regenerative Travel Movement

Travel is about more than just seeing the world—it’s about giving back to the places you visit. Regenerative 2030 is proving that every journey can have a positive impact, whether it’s supporting women entrepreneurs in Tanzania, improving air quality in Peru, or preserving Indigenous traditions in Dominica.

Every donation, every visit, and every choice you make while travelling contributes to a more thoughtful, meaningful kind of tourism. So, as you plan your next adventure, ask yourself: How can I help make the world a better place while I explore it?

🌍 Travel with purpose. Every small change has an impact.

Learn more about Regenerative 2030