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<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n<p><strong>Our Vision:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To help support rural communities and elephant conservation through bespoke educational trips in Northern Thailand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Goals:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>To give internationally-minded students the unique opportunity to make deeper learning connections by taking their learning beyond the classroom.<\/li>\n<li>To help support Asian elephant conservation and welfare.<\/li>\n<li>To help empower local entrepreneurs by supporting community-based tourism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To support natural habitat preservation through sustainable educational tourism.<\/li>\n<li>To promote a greater awareness and understanding of tackling environmental issues.<\/li>\n<li>To foster mutual understanding between people from diverse backgrounds.<\/li>\n<li>To make sure participants leave with their bags full of cherished memories and carry with them many 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