{"id":316208,"date":"2024-12-10T15:39:36","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T15:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=316208"},"modified":"2026-09-16T19:39:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T19:39:14","slug":"sustainability-stories-community-impact-mad-monkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/sustainability-stories-community-impact-mad-monkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability Stories: Community Impact at Mad Monkey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With carbon emissions a massive <a href=\"https:\/\/global.hostelworld.com\/sustainability\" class=\"post links\">82% lower than hotels<\/a>, hostels are already sustainability success stories \ud83e\udd29 But what are they doing to get there? How do hostels protect the environment, support local communities and champion local culture?<\/p>\n<p>In our Sustainability Stories series, we\u2019re shining the spotlight on hostels that go the extra mile to have a positive impact and help travellers explore more responsibly. In previous posts, we\u2019ve covered volunteering, accessibility and next-level recycling at hostels from Spain to Colombia. Now, we\u2019re putting Mad Monkey on your radar \ud83d\udc35 With hostels across Southeast Asia and tons of cool CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives, they make it fun and easy to do good on your travels.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to travel with purpose? Watch the video below, then scroll for more \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4dMLXJyRyzE?si=fICkojN8M3QaqLdj\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Meet Mad Monkey<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-316211 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mad-Monkey-Senior-Management.jpeg\" alt=\"Mad Monkey Senior Management Team\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mad-Monkey-Senior-Management.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mad-Monkey-Senior-Management-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mad-Monkey-Senior-Management-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mad-Monkey-Senior-Management-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mad-Monkey-Senior-Management-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mad Monkey was founded in 2011 by three backpackers who fell in love with Cambodia and its people and wanted to take action to address the immense poverty in the country.<\/p>\n<p>From day one, Mad Monkey\u2019s mission has been to blend travel with meaningful community impact, driving lasting positive change by facilitating connections and transformative experiences for both guests and local communities \ud83e\udef6<\/p>\n<p>Today, the hostel group has presence in Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines and Australia. Every hostel aims to provide the best customer experience in the most sustainable way for the benefit of its guests, team members, and the local community.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Mad Love: a movement with heart<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-316212 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MM-Siem-Reap-Water-Well-visit.jpg\" alt=\"MM Siem Reap Water Well Visit\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MM-Siem-Reap-Water-Well-visit.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MM-Siem-Reap-Water-Well-visit-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MM-Siem-Reap-Water-Well-visit-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MM-Siem-Reap-Water-Well-visit-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In September 2024, Mad Monkey launched a new sub-brand, Mad Love, announcing exciting plans to deepen their commitment to socially responsible travel. From educational programmes to environmental conservation, Mad Love amplifies Mad Monkey\u2019s core values. Making a real difference to local communities and giving guests a memorable experience is at the centre of the Mad Love movement \ud83e\udde1<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed CommentHighlightRest SCXW184374013 BCX8\">Tinay<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW184374013 BCX8\"> Coloma,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW184374013 BCX8\"> Global CSR Manager of Mad Monkey Hostels, said<\/span>: \u201cMad Love represents the heartbeat of our CSR efforts, embodying our passion for community upliftment and environmental conservation. It\u2019s not just a programme; it\u2019s a movement of love, dedication, and transformative action.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Education initiatives <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-316213 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MMSR_Super-Monkey-Kids-School-3.jpg\" alt=\"MMSR Super Monkey Kids School\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MMSR_Super-Monkey-Kids-School-3.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MMSR_Super-Monkey-Kids-School-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MMSR_Super-Monkey-Kids-School-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MMSR_Super-Monkey-Kids-School-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mad Love partners with schools across Southeast Asia to provide essential resources, improve facilities, and ensure that students have what they need to thrive. The ultimate goal? To empower local communities by investing in the future of their children\ud83c\udf92<\/p>\n<p>In the Philippines, Mad Love works closely with schools in Siargao, Siquijor, and Nacpan Beach \u2013 they&#8217;ve organised meal programmes to combat student hunger, supplied classrooms with critical learning materials, and helped create supportive environments that foster growth.<\/p>\n<p>In Gili T, Indonesia, efforts include partnering with local community schools to improve infrastructure and provide much-needed educational resources, with hostel guests and team members often pitching in.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/pwa\/wds\/hosteldetails.php\/Mad-Monkey-Gili-Trawangan\/Gili-Trawangan\/299701?from=2024-12-03&amp;to=2024-12-07&amp;guests=2\" class=\"post links\">Book Mad Monkey Gili T<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sustainability efforts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-316214 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Beach-Cleanup-at-MM-Gili-T.jpg\" alt=\"Beach Cleaup Team Photo\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Beach-Cleanup-at-MM-Gili-T.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Beach-Cleanup-at-MM-Gili-T-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Beach-Cleanup-at-MM-Gili-T-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mad Monkey Hoi An (Vietnam) and Coogee Beach (Australia) have a Level 2 Sustainability Badge thanks to eco-friendly efforts \u2013 and it doesn\u2019t stop there \ud83c\udf43 Using these as their shining examples, Mad Monkey plans for all their hostels to reach similar sustainability milestones by reducing waste, conserving water, and encouraging guests to travel more sustainably.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/pwa\/wds\/hosteldetails.php\/Mad-Monkey-Hoi-An\/Hoi-An\/274561?from=2024-12-03&amp;to=2024-12-07&amp;guests=2\" class=\"post links\">Book Mad Monkey Hoi An<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/pwa\/wds\/hosteldetails.php\/Mad-Monkey-Coogee-Beach\/Sydney\/285693?from=2024-12-03&amp;to=2024-12-07&amp;guests=2\" class=\"post links\">Book Mad Monkey Coogee Beach<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Their commitment to the environment goes beyond what happens inside the hostels. For World Oceans Day, beach clean-ups were organised at Nacpan Beach, Panglao, Siargao and Koh Rong as part of a long-term dedication to protecting and preserving the natural beauty of the places they call home.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/pwa\/wds\/hosteldetails.php\/Mad-Monkey-Panglao\/Panglao-Island\/316595?from=2024-12-04&amp;to=2024-12-08&amp;guests=2\" class=\"post links\">Book Mad Monkey Panglao<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/pwa\/wds\/hosteldetails.php\/Mad-Monkey-Hostel-Siargao\/Siargao-Island\/295413?from=2024-12-04&amp;to=2024-12-08&amp;guests=2\" class=\"post links\">Book Mad Monkey Siargao<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/pwa\/wds\/hosteldetails.php\/Mad-Monkey-Koh-Rong\/Koh-Rong-Island\/319272?from=2024-12-04&amp;to=2024-12-08&amp;guests=2\" class=\"post links\">Book Mad Monkey Koh Rong<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For one of the Mad Love launch events, the team ran a Nacpan Beach clean-up where hostel guests and team members joined forces with 100 children from a local community partner to pick litter and learn about the importance of sustainability. There was also a DJ to keep the energy high with epic beats! \ud83c\udfa7<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, in Chiang Mai they hosted an Eco Fun Run to launch Mad Love, where guests and team members laced up their shoes for a 30-minute run around the city\u2019s iconic landmarks, all while collecting trash to keep the streets clean. This was followed by lunch and poolside games at the hostel \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/pwa\/wds\/hosteldetails.php\/Mad-Monkey-Nacpan-Beach\/El-Nido\/282310?from=2024-12-03&amp;to=2024-12-07&amp;guests=2\" class=\"post links\">Book Mad Monkey Nacpan Beach<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/pwa\/wds\/hosteldetails.php\/Mad-Monkey-Chiang-Mai\/Chiang-Mai\/318111?from=2024-12-03&amp;to=2024-12-07&amp;guests=2\" class=\"post links\">Book Mad Monkey Chiang Mai<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Clean water projects<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-316215 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Water-Filtration-Systems-MM-Vang-Vieng-2.jpg\" alt=\"Water Filtration Systems in Naduang School\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Water-Filtration-Systems-MM-Vang-Vieng-2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Water-Filtration-Systems-MM-Vang-Vieng-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Water-Filtration-Systems-MM-Vang-Vieng-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Water-Filtration-Systems-MM-Vang-Vieng-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-316216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Water-Filtration-Systems-MM-Vang-Vieng-3.jpg\" alt=\"Detail of Water Filtration Systems MM Vang Vieng 3\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Water-Filtration-Systems-MM-Vang-Vieng-3.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Water-Filtration-Systems-MM-Vang-Vieng-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Water-Filtration-Systems-MM-Vang-Vieng-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Water-Filtration-Systems-MM-Vang-Vieng-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As an essential requirement for both health and community growth, clean water access is a major focus of Mad Love initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>In Vang Vieng, they\u2019ve partnered with Abundant Water to install water filters at Naduang School, giving students access to clean, drinkable water every day. Across Cambodia, they fund water wells in rural communities to ensure families have a consistent and reliable source of clean water \ud83d\udca7<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/pwa\/wds\/hosteldetails.php\/Mad-Monkey-Vang-Vieng\/Vang-Vieng\/320302?from=2024-12-03&amp;to=2024-12-07&amp;guests=2\" class=\"post links\">Book Mad Monkey Vang Vieng<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/pwa\/wds\/hosteldetails.php\/Mad-Monkey-Siem-Reap\/Siem-Reap\/60254?from=2024-12-03&amp;to=2024-12-07&amp;guests=2\" class=\"post links\">Book Mad Monkey Siem Reap<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/pwa\/wds\/hosteldetails.php\/Mad-Monkey-Phnom-Penh\/Phnom-Penh\/53012?from=2024-12-03&amp;to=2024-12-07&amp;guests=2\" class=\"post links\">Book Mad Monkey Phnom Penh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How you can get involved<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-316220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MM-charity-board-PNG.png\" alt=\"MM Charity Board \" width=\"518\" height=\"694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MM-charity-board-PNG.png 518w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MM-charity-board-PNG-224x300.png 224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-316219\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Charity-Board-at-MM-Nacpan-Beach-1.heic\" alt=\"\" \/><strong>Join the Mad Love movement<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212041133 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\">Mad Love events happen every quarter<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\">. C<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\">heck the <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW212041133 BCX8 post links\" href=\"https:\/\/download.hostelworld.com\/app-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"post links\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW212041133 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Hostelworld app<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212041133 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\">to discover<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\"> Mad Love Linkups<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\"> and choose which ones you<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\"> want<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\"> to get involved in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\">!<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\"> FYI:<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\"> Linkups are events <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\">organised<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\"> b<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\">y hostels, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\">they\u2019re<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\">a great way<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\"> to meet <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\">travellers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\"> Search for a property<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\"> in the app<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\"> to see what Linkups are on offer, or head<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\"> straight<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\"> to the Events tab.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP CommentHighlightRest SCXW212041133 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Join fun events<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In the Philippines, Mad Monkey Hostels host nightly events like bingo and beer pong, where a percentage of the cost is donated to partner charities. At Mad Monkey Nacpan Beach, you can join children from Calitang Elementary School on Wednesdays to help with the weekly beach clean-up\ud83c\udf34<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Donate<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You may spot donation boxes during your Mad Monkey stay. Donations help fund numerous projects such as feeding programmes, school supplies, crisis responses and more.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Volunteer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Guests are encouraged to visit Mad Love\u2019s partner organisations (this should be organised in advance by chatting to the hostel team).<\/p>\n<h3><strong>And more&#8230;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s more to come in 2025, including online donations to help fund projects year-round and Mad Monkey merch where all proceeds will go directly to charity. Watch this space!<\/p>\n<p>Every stay with Mad Monkey goes beyond unforgettable adventures \u2013 guests can create a ripple effect of positive change in local communities by supporting impactful projects and making meaningful connections. We\u2019re totally here for it, and hope you are too \ud83e\udef6<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>More Sustainability Stories:<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/sustainability-stories-volunteering-at-el-rio-hostel\/\" class=\"post links\">Sustainability Stories: Volunteering at Rio Hostel Buritaca \u2013 Hostelworld Travel Blog<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/sustainability-stories-recycling-at-st-christophers-inn-barcelona\/\" class=\"post links\">Sustainability Stories: Recycling at St Christopher\u2019s Inn, Barcelona \u2013 Hostelworld Travel Blog<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/sustainability-stories-championing-accessibility-at-inout-hostel\/\" class=\"post links\">Sustainability Stories: Championing Accessibility at INOUT Hostel \u2013 Hostelworld Travel Blog<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":193,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"hw_related":"[{\"id\":648204,\"score\":0.75149999999999994582111639829236082732677459716796875,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":1266235,\"score\":0.73519999999999996465049889593501575291156768798828125,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":127513,\"score\":0.7215000000000000301980662698042578995227813720703125,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":150044,\"score\":0.6915999999999999925393012745189480483531951904296875,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":128400,\"score\":0.68840000000000001190159082398167811334133148193359375,\"hook\":\"\"},{\"id\":150046,\"score\":0.6673999999999999932498440102790482342243194580078125,\"hook\":\"\"}]","footnotes":""},"categories":[10211,9473],"tags":[264341],"class_list":["post-316208","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sustainability","category-travel-tips","tag-sustainability","authors-jenny-maclean","wpbf-post"],"yoast_head":"<!-- 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