Empowering Women and Community Through Eco-Tourism on Cholé Island

The video discusses the economic and social impacts of a lodge on a local village, highlighting the transformation in women's roles and the importance of collaboration. It emphasizes the need for sustainable practices and the opportunities for local youth. The lodge serves as a model for responsible tourism, prioritizing natural and local resources, and aims to inspire similar initiatives globally.

How has the arrival of the lodge changed the role of women in the village?

• Women are required to work at the lodge.

• Women have been given more household responsibilities.

• Women are no longer allowed to participate in community events.

• Women are now involved in meetings and decision-making.

What point does Riziki make about charity?

• Charity is the best way to solve community problems.

• Charity should be used as an opportunity to solve our own problems.

• Charity is unnecessary for community development.

• Charity should be the primary source of community funding.

What is the community encouraged to do for sustainability?

• Rely on external aid.

• Ignore opportunities for growth.

• Focus on individual success.

• Take responsibility for their own future.

What makes the Sholay Munjini Lodge unique?

• It is the largest lodge on the island.

• It focuses on responsible tourism and benefits the local community.

• It only employs local villagers.

• It offers luxury accommodations.

Who are recognized as examples for the hotel industry of tomorrow?

• The local government officials.

• The tourists visiting the lodge.

• Ann and John for their responsible tourism model.

• The women of the village.