Hands Up Holidays: The Hands Up Philosophy

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What we stand for

- The dignity of every individual - every person is of equal value
- We in the West can offer a lot to disadvantaged communities, and we make this happen, whilst being conscious that it is not our right to impose our value system...and we are very aware that frequently it is us who have more to learn from other communities than we can teach them
- Being good stewards of the Earth and its resources, and conserving them for future generations

What we stand against

- Selfishness and greed
- Exploitation of people and of the Earth's resources
- Any situation that treats people as a means to an end

Meaningful interaction with local cultures

Hands Up is all about people: enriching people’s lives through travel and service. We are committed to providing you with authentic experiences with real people…when you help build a house, you can expect to be joined by locals who often come along and lend a hand…and you can even have the opportunity to stay with a host family. Hands Up is your chance to get immersed in the local culture!

Where practical, we have arranged the Volunteer Project for the middle of the trip in order to provide time to learn about the culture before volunteering and to relax and reflect on your experience after the project.

Holidays that make a difference

All Hands Up staff are committed to giving you an enriching travel experience and know what is required to achieve this. The choice of sights will fill your photo album, and our Community Development projects will give you a real sense of achievement and help change lives for the better.

Published 16th Feb 2007

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