R. Ibiraçu, 226 - São Paulo, SP, Brasil
F +55 11 2386 1320 - aoka@aoka.com.br
We invite people out of their comfort zone to take part in our experiences, experiential learning programs, to immerse and comprehend the Brazilian social reality. These programs are carefully designed to offer deep interactions with communities and innovative initiatives.
Aoka is a social business specialized in connecting different cultures. Through our Aoka Experiences (Learning Journeys) we bring together social leaders, entrepreneurs, and people who think differently, seeking to expand the comprehension of reality, inspiring people and businesses towards Social Innovation.
Aoka: the world through different eyes...
Why Aoka?
Aoka was born to offer creative solutions to social and environmental challenges through insightful, inspiring experiences.
Our trips innovatively mix nature and culture, scientific fact and traditional knowledge, reason and emotion. We offer off-the-beaten-path opportunities for you to discover the new, combining spontaneity with comfort and security.
We take care of everything. Excelling in the quality of our services, we offer unique alternatives for people like you, who believe that you can have fun and contribute to a greener earth at the same time.
Here are the key principals that differentiate Aoka from others:
Holistic Concern for the Environment
Aoka minimizes the impact of our trips on the local surroundings by making sure that we limit the number of our travelers according to the capacity at which the local ecology and host communities can sustainably support them. For us, sustainability not only considers the ecological, but also the social and economic dimensions of each region.
Itineraries with a Conscience
Aoka developed our itineraries for travel in order to awaken people’s consciousness to the necessity of conserving biodiversity as well as recognizing and appreciating the diversity of cultures and human conditions. Our highly qualified facilitators and specialists (e.g. biologists and anthropologists) have the capacity to stimulate thoughtful conversations and expand the awareness of travelers.
Sustainable and Transparent Partnerships
Aoka carefully selects our partners and suppliers. We build the capacity of local communities, NGOs and guest houses as well as our specialists, facilitators and guides to work towards the standards of the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria.
Aoka strives to resolve the socio-environmental issues of communities in need by helping them to generate income and encouraging entrepreneurship. At Aoka, our relationships and negotiations are based on a philosophy of transparency and fair trade. We share our profits with local communities and NGOs in a fair way.
Neutralization of CO2
In taking seriously our commitment to the planet we are the first tourism company within Brazil to include the neutralization method of CO2 in all our travels. However, aside from offsetting CO2, it is much more important to understand the principle causes of the problem. During our trip planning and decision making we are extremely conscious of the impacts we create, thus we diligently work to always limit our impact to the best of our abilities. The diminishing of CO2 gases is deeply rooted within the DNA of our Operations Team. Awareness is the ideal word that drives all of us at Team Aoka.
