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Message: <blockquote data-quote="1sam" data-source="post: 29394373" data-attributes="member: 557062"><h3>The Pekoe Trail is improving the lives of women</h3>In particular, the arrival of more tourists along the Pekoe trail is transforming <a href="https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/03/08/a-changer-not-a-victim-meet-afghanistan-s-first-female-tour-guide" target="_blank">the lives of local women</a> in Sri Lanka.Much of the route goes through tea estates where the life of a tea picker is “a very challenging, thankless job”, according to Thushni.By making the lives of the tea pickers more internationally visible, it has put pressure on estate owners to improve the conditions for the women who work there.<img src="https://static.euronews.com/articles/stories/07/80/23/06/808x565_cmsv2_d7a92428-1b05-59de-9c59-e8bfdc01bb79-7802306.jpg" alt="Experience Travel Group" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />The tea pickers of Amba EstateExperience Travel GroupOne such estate leading the change is Amba - there the focus is on quality over quantity of tea and the workers are part of a profit share scheme.Over the past ten years, they have increased the wages of their workers tenfold. Amba has also created a chutney cooperative which provides equipment to staff who want to produce chutneys and pickles to sell to tourists.In the past, the only way for tea pickers to improve their lives was to move elsewhere and work as housemaids. Now they’re able to stay in their homes with their families and make a living. Something we all take for granted.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/11/07/travelling-sustainably-isnt-enough-heres-why-its-time-to-give-back-to-the-places-we-visit" target="_blank">Travelling sustainably isn’t enough: Here’s why it’s time to give back to the places we visit</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/04/28/women-don-t-do-that-job-meet-the-woman-rewriting-the-history-of-female-explorers" target="_blank">‘Women don’t do that job’: Meet the woman rewriting the history of female explorers</a></li> </ul><h3>Where should I stay whilst I walk the Pekoe Trail?</h3>A great way to continue supporting the local economy, as well as enjoying a welcoming and authentic experience, is to <a href="https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/08/15/looking-for-a-homestay-holiday-here-are-five-ethical-alternatives-to-airbnb" target="_blank">book a homestay</a>.First started in the village of Kithalella and inspired by an Australian woman called Karen, The Ella Good Neighbour Organisation has helped many women in communities renovate their homes and become hosts.“They can really proudly welcome guests into their house and show them their flavour of hospitality, which is a great way to strengthen them both financially and morally,” says Thushni.Not only has this helped the women to become more financially independent, but it’s also inspiring the next generation of women to dream bigger for their futures.<img src="https://static.euronews.com/articles/stories/07/80/23/06/808x608_cmsv2_4c251175-c76f-55d2-9b64-fa2a98cd08e4-7802306.jpg" alt="Experience Travel Group" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Thushni takes a ride in a tuk-tuk driven by a woman.<a href="https://www.experiencetravelgroup.com/" target="_blank">Experience Travel Group</a>Thushni also tells the story of a woman who became a tuk-tuk driver, something which is <a href="https://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/03/09/job-for-a-girl-meet-asias-first-certified-mountain-guide-whos-scaling-more-than-mountains" target="_blank">traditionally a man’s role</a> in <a href="https://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/09/24/sri-lanka-everything-you-need-to-know-to-plan-the-perfect-trip" target="_blank">Sri Lanka</a>.“She decided ‘I need to look after my kids, I need to take them to school, I will learn to ride my tuk-tuk.’ And then her husband taught her how, and then she's the one who takes them to school and back.”With her newfound skill, this woman has also been employed by Amba Estate to transport their guests and is able to earn an extra income for herself.“When it comes to small cottage industries, there is a tendency for people to think business is a man's job, but there are young women coming up with their artisanal teas and setting up businesses and growing their own little empires around these areas, which is really uplifting to see,” Thushni explains.“It really is changing the story of the hills, what's happening in these areas is very encouraging. And the more that happens, it's like a ripple effect because you inspire more and more people. So that's what's really important.”A 12 night tour along the Pekoe trail with Experience Travel Group starts at €3,100 excluding flights. Hannah Brown</blockquote>

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