Village Monde

What Village Monde does

Village Monde, legally Fondation Village Monde, is a Canadian-registered charitable nonprofit headquartered in Quebec City that supports sustainable community-based tourism and international solidarity projects in remote regions. Founded in 2010 and registered as an œuvre de bienfaisance with the Canada Revenue Agency and Revenu Québec, and as an organisme d'intérêt général in France, the organization operates across 85 countries in Africa, North America, Latin America, and Asia through a network of 3,500 change actors and approximately 50 volunteers.

The organization's core technology is Vaolo, a collaborative reservation platform that connects travelers seeking authentic experiences with community-based tourism initiatives. Around Vaolo, Village Monde runs four programmatic pillars: Explorations solidaires, a voluntary exploration program placing travelers in missions with local tourism actors; Actions de coopération internationale, multi-year development projects targeting resilient local economies, inclusion, and digital inclusion in communities such as those in Madagascar, Benin, Bolivia, and Senegal; Éducation à la citoyenneté mondiale et environnementale, an awareness and education program on sustainable travel; and a Place publique engagement platform for crowdfunding and volunteer coordination. The organization also operates a Compensateur de carbone service that allows travelers to offset emissions through partner projects.

Revenue is generated primarily through donations and fundraising campaigns, most recently the 2026 Grande campagne de financement, supplemented by Vaolo booking commissions and carbon offset fees. The go-to-market is community-led: explorers and volunteers create content and partnerships in destination communities, while inbound travelers discover experiences through Vaolo and the Place publique. Key institutional partners include Air Canada, Groupe Voyages Québec, LOJIQ, Université Laval, UQAC, and a long tail of local NGOs and tourism networks across Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

Name

Village Monde

Legal name

Fondation Village Monde

Website

https://villagemonde.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Village Monde is a Quebec-based charitable nonprofit that connects travelers with community-based sustainable tourism initiatives across 85 countries through its Vaolo platform, international cooperation projects, and volunteer exploration programs serving remote communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community-Based Tourism Services

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Convention and Visitors Bureaus (561591)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Based & Indigenous Tourism Enablement (Local Ownership, Benefit-Sharing) (THAAANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural & Community-Based Lodges (Indigenous/Local Conservancies) (THAGAIAL), Waste Reduction & Circularity Solutions (Plastics Elimination, Recycling, Composting) (THAAANAF), Sustainable Supply Chain & Procurement Platforms (Local Sourcing, Ethical Purchasing) (THAAANAJ)

Keywords

• Community-based tourism
• Sustainable travel
• International cooperation
• Responsible tourism
• Carbon offsetting

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Village Monde operates as a registered charity (œuvre de bienfaisance) with the Canada Revenue Agency and Revenu Québec, receiving donations and running fundraising campaigns including their 2026 Grande campagne de financement

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Village Monde (Fondation Village Monde) is a Canadian non-profit foundation that develops and promotes community-based solidarity tourism (tourisme solidaire communautaire). It operates Vaolo, an online collaborative reservation platform that connects travelers with community tourism initiatives led by local communities in remote regions, and delivers programs including solidarity explorations, international cooperation projects, global citizenship education, and a carbon offset service.

Product overview

Village Monde offers a portfolio of programs and platforms centered on sustainable and community-based tourism. The core offering includes the Vaolo collaborative booking platform for responsible travel experiences, the Explorations solidaires voluntary program for impactful travel, and Actions de coopération internationale for development projects in remote communities. Supporting programs include environmental/global citizenship education and the Place publique engagement platform for crowdfunding and volunteer coordination. The organization also provides a carbon offset service to help travelers compensate their environmental impact.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vaolo: Collaborative platform connecting community tourism initiatives with responsible travelers seeking authentic experiences and human interactions.

Products and services

• Vaolo

Quantifiable outcome

• 85 countries with active presence
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Air CanadamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAir Canada is a major partner supporting exploratory missions and providing flights for volunteers and explorers to reach destination communities.
• Groupe Voyages QuébecmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal tourism partner supporting exploratory missions and promoting sustainable travel to Quebec communities.
• LOJIQ (Les Offices jeunesse internationaux du Québec)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth international organization supporting the sending of young explorers on mobility missions.
• Madagascar Tourisme Rural (MATOR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term local partner implementing multiple sustainable tourism and community development projects in Madagascar.
• Eco-BénincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner for mangrove restoration and sustainable coastal community development projects in Benin.
• Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing research support, student placements, and university-level collaboration on international projects.
• Université LavalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner supporting research and international cooperation projects.
• Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner supporting mangrove and environmental research projects.
• Société économique de l'Ontario (SEO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for promoting Francophone sustainable tourism between Ontario and Quebec.
• Tourisme Péninsule AcadiennemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional tourism partner for promoting sustainable Francophone tourism in New Brunswick.
• Fundacion TrekkingChilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner supporting exploratory missions and community tourism development in Chile.
• CO2logicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for carbon compensation and environmental sustainability projects in mangrove regions.
• CIRODDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner for climate and sustainable development projects.
• RETCA (Réseau de tourisme communautaire de l'Altiplano au Guatemala)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity tourism network partner in Guatemala working on sustainable tourism in harmony with nature.
• ASEPALECO (Asociación Ecológica Paquera Lepanto Cobano)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ecological association implementing environmental education and sustainable tourism in Costa Rica's Karen Mogensen Reserve.
• Pro-Rural (Asociación Civil Boliviana para el Desarrollo Rural)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRural development partner implementing green entrepreneurship and agroecological projects in Bolivia.
• Agir Autrement pour le Développement de l'Afrique (AG.A.D.A)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner for mangrove protection and community development in Senegal's Casamance region.
• Kampung Dunia OtonomicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Indonesian partner for village-based tourism development in Flores.
• Association Red Indígena de Turismo de México (RITA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous tourism network partner supporting community-based tourism in Mexico.
• KarulafkenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner for community tourism development in Chile.
• RednatiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal tourism network partner in Peru.
• Kina8atminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner supporting community tourism initiatives in Peru.
• Redturi PanamaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal tourism network partner supporting sustainable tourism development in Panama.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Planeterra Foundation: Planeterra is the nonprofit foundation affiliated with G Adventures that develops and funds community tourism projects worldwide. Adjacent peer to Village Monde in running community tourism projects and channeling travelers to community-based experiences, but as an NGO arm of a larger commercial operator.
• Tourism Cares: Tourism Cares is a US-based nonprofit that advances sustainable tourism through grants, research, and capacity-building for community tourism initiatives. Adjacent peer to Village Monde in mission and nonprofit structure supporting community-based tourism globally, though focused more on industry capacity-building than traveler booking.

Direct peers

• Fair Trade Tourism: Fair Trade Tourism is a South Africa-based nonprofit certification and marketing organization for responsible tourism businesses serving local communities. Comparable to Village Monde in mission (community-benefit tourism), NGO structure, and emphasis on certifying/promoting community-owned tourism experiences.
• Responsible Travel: Responsible Travel is a UK-based marketplace that curates and connects travelers with holidays from small, locally-owned accommodation and tour providers focused on sustainability. Closely comparable to Village Monde's Vaolo platform in model, customer, and emphasis on community-owned tourism.
• Local Alike: Local Alike is a community-based tourism platform originating in Thailand that connects travelers with vetted local hosts and village experiences across Asia. Directly comparable to Village Monde in connecting conscious travelers with community-owned tourism experiences through an online marketplace.

Broad incumbents

• Intrepid Travel: Intrepid Travel is a globally established small-group adventure tour operator with deep commitment to responsible tourism and community partnerships via its Foundation. Comparable to Village Monde in sustainable-tourism philosophy and community-empowerment orientation, but operates as a for-profit incumbent at much greater scale.
• AndBeyond: AndBeyond is a luxury safari and conservation-focused travel company with deep community-development partnerships in Africa and Latin America. Comparable to Village Monde in remote-community tourism and conservation orientation, but operates at much higher price point and scale as a commercial incumbent.
• G Adventures: G Adventures is a large-scale adventure and small-group tour operator with a dedicated focus on community-based and sustainable tourism through its 'Ripple Score' and Planet Too Foundation. Comparable to Village Monde in target customer (conscious traveler) and emphasis on local community impact, though at much larger commercial scale.

Emerging players

• Kind Traveler: Kind Traveler is a curated booking platform for impact-focused hotels and tours that donates to nonprofits with each booking. Comparable to Village Monde's Vaolo in connecting travelers with socially-responsible tourism experiences, though more hotel-centric and donation-routed.

Regional players

• Red de Turismo Comunitario de América Latina (Redturs): Redturs is a Latin American network of community-based tourism enterprises coordinating supply, training, and promotion across multiple countries. Comparable to Village Monde's network of local partners (RETCA, RITA, Redturi Panama, Rednati) in aggregating and promoting community-owned tourism experiences in the region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/villagemonde
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/villagemonde
• Instagraminstagram.com/villagemonde

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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