Welcoming Foreigners, Supporting Locals: Conscious Travel in Rwanda and Beyond
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A leader in the field of sustainability in tourism, Lambert Hategekimana is General Manager at Rwanda Eco Company and Safari. Before his 10+ years in the tourism sector, Lambert worked as an educator. Now, he works alongside some of his former pupils to introduce travelers to Rwanda and other East African countries. In 2022, Lambert was a guest instructor for the course “Conscious Travel in Rwanda” as part of the RISE Conscious Travel Series. Lambert discusses with host Amy Hager about the value of communities’ sustainable development through empowerment and exposure to the external world. Host: Amy Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute Video and Audio Editing: Kate Mulvihill - Video and Podcast Producer at The RISE Travel Institute Graphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art Director Music: On My Way by Kevin MacLeod (License) 
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