Community-driven tourism leads Jordanian village out of poverty
24.12.2019

AMMAN, JORDAN - DECEMBER 17: A general view from Umm Qais, an ancient Roman town which is home to the ancient ruins of the Greek city of Gadara, on December 17, 2019 in Amman, Jordan. Sustainable tourism project turns drowsy village into unique tourism destination, generating income among local community. ( Aysu Biçer - Anadolu Agency )

Community-driven tourism leads Jordanian village out of poverty
Fotoğraf: Aysu Biçer

AMMAN, JORDAN - DECEMBER 17: A general view from Umm Qais, an ancient Roman town which is home to the ancient ruins of the Greek city of Gadara, on December 17, 2019 in Amman, Jordan. Sustainable tourism project turns drowsy village into unique tourism destination, generating income among local community. ( Aysu Biçer - Anadolu Agency )

Community-driven tourism leads Jordanian village out of poverty
Fotoğraf: Aysu Biçer

AMMAN, JORDAN - DECEMBER 17: A woman, in a seed bomb initiative, is seen in Umm Qais, an ancient Roman town which is home to the ancient ruins of the Greek city of Gadara, on December 17, 2019 in Amman, Jordan. People of Umm Qais own and run a variety of local businesses, including homemade food, beekeeping, hiking, biking, and a recent seed bomb initiative, involving a variety of seeds rolled into a ball of clay with nutrients, and then thrown or dropped into nature to introduce diversity. Sustainable tourism project turns drowsy village into unique tourism destination, generating income among local community. ( Aysu Biçer - Anadolu Agency )

Community-driven tourism leads Jordanian village out of poverty
Fotoğraf: Aysu Biçer

AMMAN, JORDAN - DECEMBER 17: A woman, in a seed bomb initiative, is seen working in Umm Qais, an ancient Roman town which is home to the ancient ruins of the Greek city of Gadara, on December 17, 2019 in Amman, Jordan. People of Umm Qais own and run a variety of local businesses, including homemade food, beekeeping, hiking, biking, and a recent seed bomb initiative, involving a variety of seeds rolled into a ball of clay with nutrients, and then thrown or dropped into nature to introduce diversity. Sustainable tourism project turns drowsy village into unique tourism destination, generating income among local community. ( Aysu Biçer - Anadolu Agency )

Community-driven tourism leads Jordanian village out of poverty
Fotoğraf: Aysu Biçer

AMMAN, JORDAN - DECEMBER 17: A photo shows a beekeeper in Umm Qais, an ancient Roman town which is home to the ancient ruins of the Greek city of Gadara, on December 17, 2019 in Amman, Jordan. People of Umm Qais own and run a variety of local businesses, including homemade food, beekeeping, hiking, biking, and a recent seed bomb initiative, involving a variety of seeds rolled into a ball of clay with nutrients, and then thrown or dropped into nature to introduce diversity. Sustainable tourism project turns drowsy village into unique tourism destination, generating income among local community. ( Aysu Biçer - Anadolu Agency )

Community-driven tourism leads Jordanian village out of poverty
Fotoğraf: Aysu Biçer

AMMAN, JORDAN - DECEMBER 17: A photo shows a beekeeper in Umm Qais, an ancient Roman town which is home to the ancient ruins of the Greek city of Gadara, on December 17, 2019 in Amman, Jordan. People of Umm Qais own and run a variety of local businesses, including homemade food, beekeeping, hiking, biking, and a recent seed bomb initiative, involving a variety of seeds rolled into a ball of clay with nutrients, and then thrown or dropped into nature to introduce diversity. Sustainable tourism project turns drowsy village into unique tourism destination, generating income among local community. ( Aysu Biçer - Anadolu Agency )

Community-driven tourism leads Jordanian village out of poverty
Fotoğraf: Aysu Biçer

AMMAN, JORDAN - DECEMBER 17: A photo shows a beekeeper in Umm Qais, an ancient Roman town which is home to the ancient ruins of the Greek city of Gadara, on December 17, 2019 in Amman, Jordan. People of Umm Qais own and run a variety of local businesses, including homemade food, beekeeping, hiking, biking, and a recent seed bomb initiative, involving a variety of seeds rolled into a ball of clay with nutrients, and then thrown or dropped into nature to introduce diversity. Sustainable tourism project turns drowsy village into unique tourism destination, generating income among local community. ( Aysu Biçer - Anadolu Agency )

Community-driven tourism leads Jordanian village out of poverty
Fotoğraf: Aysu Biçer

AMMAN, JORDAN - DECEMBER 17: A photo shows beekeepers in Umm Qais, an ancient Roman town which is home to the ancient ruins of the Greek city of Gadara, on December 17, 2019 in Amman, Jordan. People of Umm Qais own and run a variety of local businesses, including homemade food, beekeeping, hiking, biking, and a recent seed bomb initiative, involving a variety of seeds rolled into a ball of clay with nutrients, and then thrown or dropped into nature to introduce diversity. Sustainable tourism project turns drowsy village into unique tourism destination, generating income among local community. ( Aysu Biçer - Anadolu Agency )

Community-driven tourism leads Jordanian village out of poverty
Fotoğraf: Aysu Biçer

AMMAN, JORDAN - DECEMBER 17: A photo shows views of ruins and Golan Heights from Umm Qais, an ancient Roman town which is home to the ancient ruins of the Greek city of Gadara, on December 17, 2019 in Amman, Jordan. Sustainable tourism project turns drowsy village into unique tourism destination, generating income among local community. ( Aysu Biçer - Anadolu Agency )

Community-driven tourism leads Jordanian village out of poverty
Fotoğraf: Aysu Biçer

AMMAN, JORDAN - DECEMBER 17: A photo shows views of ruins and Golan Heights from Umm Qais, an ancient Roman town which is home to the ancient ruins of the Greek city of Gadara, on December 17, 2019 in Amman, Jordan. Sustainable tourism project turns drowsy village into unique tourism destination, generating income among local community. ( Aysu Biçer - Anadolu Agency )

Community-driven tourism leads Jordanian village out of poverty
Fotoğraf: Aysu Biçer

AMMAN, JORDAN - DECEMBER 17: A general view from Umm Qais, an ancient Roman town which is home to the ancient ruins of the Greek city of Gadara, on December 17, 2019 in Amman, Jordan. Sustainable tourism project turns drowsy village into unique tourism destination, generating income among local community. ( Aysu Biçer - Anadolu Agency )

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