MamboViewPoint is owned by social entrepreneurs Marion Neidt and Herman Erdtsieck. They travelled through many continents, cooperated with various development agencies and saw very many development projects. In the end they felt unhappy with the often very poor or even counterproductive results of many aid projects and all the money that went to expensive overhead, offices and 4x4 cars.

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Like in all places around the world, in Mambo and the surrounding villages there are many children who want to study after their primary school. However there is a difference... Some are not able to go to the secondary school because their parents can't afford to pay it. Some bright kids can't study on the university because they can't afford it. MamboViewPoint tries to connect young and bright students with sponsors from abroad. 

•  The Kids are selected on forehand. 
• MamboViewPoint controls if the money really is spent for the study and if the results are good. 
• School fees will be paid direct to the schools MamboViewPoint will take care for a regular report. 
• MamboViewPoint reports the progress to the donors. 
• Sponsoring possible on individual base with knowledge of all parties or anonymous. 
• Donors can have direct contact with the pupils and even visit them. In case of problems MamboViewPoint will assist to clear them. 
• Read more about the Tanzania education system, statistics and the technical details 

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Greetings from Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries Eco-Agritourism Network. We are celebrating our 15th year of organizing award-winning sustainable tourism and study abroad programs in Greece. Check out our 2012 open programs:  http://www.cookingincrete.com/Schedule.html

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The Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle
Join fellow dietitians, students and University of Missouri Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Department faculty member, Candy Gabel in Greece!
When:  May 14 – May 26, 2012
What:
The Greece location of the Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle study abroad course provides an ideal setting for a two week overview of the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet and way of life. You will study different aspects of the Mediterranean diet through activity-related experiences, including visits to archaeological sites, organic food markets, farms, traditional tavernas, olive oil factories, and wineries as well as participate in food preparation classes. You will take a guided botanical hike to learn about the native vegetation that is incorporated into the diet. And will finish your experience in Athens where you will learn about the research focused on adherence and behavior change related to the Mediterranean diet.
Where:
This course will be held in the town of Heraklion and the villages of Archanes and Vamos on the island of Crete as well as in the city of Athens.
Who:
Learning opportunities will be provided by MU Nutrition and Exercise Physiology faculty, Chef-Author Nikki Rose, Founder of Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries Eco-Agritourism Network and Mediterranean Diet researcher at the University of Athens, Antonia Trichopoulou, PhD.
Continuing Education Credit:  30 CPE units (eligible)
Cost: $3130 excluding airfare
Registration Deadline:  January 15, 2012
Registration and Additional Information:  http://extension.missouri.edu/hes/studyabroad/Greece/

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Tanzania travel as a unique wildlife safari and ecotourism destination in Africa

Just as you got out of plane at Kilimanjaro International Airport, JRO, Car will send you to Eco Lodge in Arusha Outskirts to enjoy, relax in real ecotourism environment.

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Wish you all the ECOCLUB friends a very happy new year 2012!

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Free Webinar: Register Today! 

Experiential Travel: Differentiating Your Destination 
While Spreading the Benefits to Communities

Hosted by tourism experts Judy Karwacki and Nancy Arsenault

Jan. 10, 9am PST/12pm EST: 
Register by clicking here.

Note: This webinar is designed exclusively for destination development, marketing and communications professionals.

Set yourself apart from the competition by making the shift from delivering great tourism services to creating exceptional visitor experiences. A new business opportunity is emerging worldwide for destinations and tourism businesses, driven by travelers' desire to fully experience the destinations they visit, while making personal and intimate connections to the culture and people they are visiting.

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Wish all friends a happy Merry Christmas!

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Uncontrolled and ever-expanding packaged tourism and coastal development, along with overfishing in the Mediterranean is taking its toll on resources and what still survives of the marine wildlife. 

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