Artisans & Local Communities

Supporting artisans at the nexus where
tourism, conservation, and handcraft development meet

Launched in 2007, the Artisan Fund positively affects the communities where National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions explores by supporting and empowering local artisans.


Guests can find a robust selection of handmade goods for purchase in the fleet’s shipboard Global Galleries and Markets—from beaded jewelry to woven baskets. A portion of all sales are earmarked for the Fund, which goes towards artisan training programs, workspaces and equipment, and other educational projects, creating a renewable cycle of support. Purchasing these items allows you to connect more deeply with the people and places you’re visiting while also making a difference in an artisan’s life.