Provider

Coordinated by Associazione Italiana Persone Down

Description

Valueable Network: inclusive hotellerie

Valueable Network is a pioneering initiative that connects a network of hotels dedicated to hosting, training, and employing individuals with mental disabilities, such as Down syndrome. This network aims to provide meaningful work opportunities and hands-on training within the hospitality industry. The key elements of Valueable Network include:

• Employment Opportunities: Hotels offer real jobs and fair wages to individuals with mental disabilities.
• Training Programs: Structured training to develop skills in various hospitality roles.
• Inclusive Work Environment: Creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Community Engagement: Collaborating with local communities to promote awareness and inclusion.

Where / Served area: Europe

Website: www.valueablenetwork.eu

Why on TravaPowa: Valueable Network represents a powerful and inspiring movement within the travel and hospitality industries, perfectly aligning with TravaPowa’s values of social responsibility and inclusivity:

• Promoting Equal Opportunities: By providing employment and training to individuals with mental disabilities, Valueable Network directly contributes to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). The initiative opens doors to new opportunities, allowing individuals to achieve financial independence while enhancing their professional skills.
   
• Empowering Travel: Staying at Valueable Network hotels allows travellers to contribute to a more inclusive society. Supporting these establishments means directly empowering individuals with disabilities, promoting their independence and self-confidence.
   
• Inclusive and Responsible Tourism: This initiative transforms tourism into a force for good by combining quality travel experiences with impactful social responsibility. Travellers become part of a broader movement that fosters social justice, making their stays meaningful and contributing to long-term change.

Take Action:  Want to enable impactful youth mobility and boost your CSR/ESG commitment on the topic of diversity and equal opportunities? Get in touch with the TravaPowa team.

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