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Project Certification Process

Get certified to be a project partner

Join a network of like-minded organizations working together to advance responsible, high-impact travel.

Start with the short survey

Steps to certification

  1. 1

    Learn about certification

    You’re here

    Visit ecovante.com to view and learn about certification.

  2. 2

    Short survey

    5–10 minutesNext step

    Complete a short survey about your organization and its work.

    Start the survey
  3. 3

    Onboarding call

    Meet with the Ecovante team. Your project manager will create your account.

  4. 4

    Interview prep survey

    Complete a survey to prepare for your in-depth interview.

  5. 5

    Interview

    Discuss your programs, operations, and impact with the Ecovante team.

  6. 6

    Follow-up as needed

    Provide any additional information or clarification requested.

  7. 7

    Site visit

    An Ecovante staff member or trusted impact traveler will visit your site.

  8. 8

    Certification!

    Goal

    Receive Ecovante certification as an approved Project Partner.

  9. 9

    Periodic recertifications

    Complete periodic reviews to maintain certification and continued alignment.

For more on our certification process and standards, visit our certification page.

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Step 2 of 9

Short survey

Takes 5–10 minutes

Tell us about your organization and its work. Your answers prepare us for your onboarding call.

About your organization
Fields marked * are required.
Contact information
Mission/vision
What type of work does your organization do? *
Legal structure
Communication
Does your organization have a website? *
Does your organization have a social media presence? *
Do key members of your staff have regular access to internet and email? *
Staffing
Hosting experience
Does your organization have experience hosting impact travellers? *
Cultural engagement & awareness
Does cross-cultural learning play a role in your organization's mission or long-term goals? *
Safeguarding & child protection
Does your organization currently (or plan in the future) to work with impact travelers under the age of 21? *
Data protection
Does your organization respect the right of all individuals, including visitors, members of your staff, and your community, to control data/photos/videos taken of them during a project? *
Environmental sustainability
Does environmental sustainability play a role in your organization's mission or long-term goals? *
Local community engagement
Does your organization involve local community members and leaders in the selection and planning process for new projects? *
Meaningful impact
Does your organization attempt to measure the impact of your project work on the local community over time (quanititatively or qualitatively)? *