Footsteps Eco-Lodge Ltd.
Mission Statement
Footsteps Eco-Lodge is dedicated to improve The Gambia’s trade in
responsible tourism and thereby encourage sustainable employment within
The Gambia.
We will encourage greater numbers of tourists to visit The Gambia.
This will be achieved, whilst encouraging others to improve the
ecology of the country.
We will educate other tourist-based businesses on how they can reduce
the ecological impact of their trade on the delicate ecosystem of The
Gambia. Enabling those businesses benefiting from the trade, to
pass on the message and lessons learnt and thereby encourage others to
act in the same responsible manner.
To sustain the above policy our lodge is fitted throughout with
composting toilets (removal of all harmful substances thus enabling
waste to be used as compost), a grey water filtration system (all water
to be used more than once whilst irrigating the land and growing
produce), utilising solar and wind generated power (removing the need
for diesel generators) and other such ecologically sound practises.
Whilst helping our guests to enjoy the benefits of an ecologically
responsible location we will use local Gambian employees each of
whom will receive relevant training, fair pay, medical assistance and
the opportunity for advancement. The company will also return a
percentage of profit to the local Gambian people for use in the
improvement of their environment, education etc.
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