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The Eauze Tourist Office is launching, for the 2025 season, a significant initiative: a solidarity rounding scheme. Committed alongside the Occitanie Region and the Essentiem endowment fund within the Occ’ygène operation, this project aims to allow visitors to easily support local solidarity actions. The goal is to provide holidays and leisure activities to young people who do not have access to these essential moments. This article details this responsible approach, how it is implemented in Eauze, and the benefits it brings to the community.
A solidarity commitment for the youth of Occitanie
For the new season, the Armagnac and d’Artagnan Tourist Office is distinguished by its involvement in an innovative solidarity approach supported by the Occitanie Region and the Essentiem fund. This scheme, integrated into the Occ’ygène operation, aims to offer young people in the region – often deprived of holidays or leisure – the chance to experience unforgettable moments. Through the solidarity rounding, each visitor to Eauze can take concrete action by contributing to the realization of this inclusive project.
A simple gesture within everyone’s reach
The principle of the solidarity rounding established at the Tourist Office is particularly accessible. At the time of payment, in the office shops or at the Vélorail, clients are offered the option to round up their purchase amount to the nearest euro. Only a few cents are thus collected and fully donated to support this action. The visitor confirms this generous contribution on an electronic payment terminal, without any additional formalities. This discreet gesture, possible with every purchase made by credit card, proves to be an effective way to make a difference.
Gascon values honored
Through this scheme, the Eauze Tourist Office highlights its values and those of the Gascon territory: generosity, solidarity, and responsibility. The action has a strong human dimension, in favor of inclusive and responsible tourism. Everyone, through the solidarity rounding, can join a local initiative with a strong social impact. The Office thus affirms its commitment to support vulnerable groups while allowing each visitor to participate in a collective cause, in line with the local motto “All for one and one for all”.
A concrete impact on local life
Thanks to the mobilization of visitors and the support of the Occitanie Region, this solidarity rounding scheme enables the financing of concrete projects: holiday stays, outings, and activities for young people excluded from these opportunities. Beyond merely collecting donations, the operation creates connections, raises awareness of solidarity, and promotes access to leisure for all. These few cents offered by each participant can truly transform holidays… and sometimes even the lives of children and teenagers in Occitanie.
An innovative approach for responsible tourism
With the implementation of this scheme, the Eauze Tourist Office shows the way for a more humane tourism. The solidarity rounding positions itself as an innovative initiative, both simple and meaningful, where each stakeholder – visitor or manager – has a role to play in creating an environment where solidarity accompanies the discovery of the territory. Eauze thus becomes an inspiring example for other communities eager to strengthen their social and local commitment.
