We know change is difficult but it’s possible. It is demonstrated in Bangladesh, where life for millions of people is going to improve thanks to the support of the United Kingdom-funded, UNDP-supported Urban Partnerships for Poverty Reduction programme.

Nowadays Eco-tourism has a big meaning, even if it has not a specific definition yet. It appeals to ecologically and socially conscious individuals. It helps educate the traveller, providing funds for conservation. It directly benefits the economic development and political empowerment of local communities, respecting different cultures and human rights.

Rural Credit Cooperatives in China should give access to the farmers, but they often can’t help the poorest communities. Therefore, a lot of local and international organisations have tried to create micro-finance institutions (MFI), such as they would finance rural development projects through the interest on loans.

A very big news from Grameen Foundation, a global non profit organization that supports world’s poorest people through financing and technology strategies for the local associations and new micro-business opportunities.

The indigenous communities of the Himalayan region have distinguished themselves for their unique cultures and distinct identities, but nowadays the strong influence of western and urban culture is destroy them. This is why Pragya - a non-profit development organization with activities in India, Nepal and United Kingdom – is working to stimulate the right development of these vulnerable communities.