Scratch Foundation

Based in Boston, this nonprofit organization advances community tourism worldwide. Planeterra partners with communities and the tourism industry to create local opportunities, celebrate culture, and protect and regenerate nature. Its work supports community enterprises by building capacity, connecting them with markets, and helping create income from tourism. The organization also promotes tourism that strengthens local livelihoods and gives communities decision-making power over tourism experiences and how benefits are reinvested. Its network includes more than 700 community organizations across 83 countries. Programs span four key regions: the Americas, Africa and the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Europe. Supporters can contribute through donations, partnerships, and other ways to get involved.