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Transoxiana Outfitters

Transoxiana Outfitters uses sustainable tourism to provide employment opportunities in Tajikistan where insufficient income often leads to food insecurity. Transoxiana Outfitters handles logistical, guiding, and hospitality matters for a variety of types of expeditions undertaken in Tajikistan. As Transoxiana Outfitters expands its services in the adventure tourism market, their goal is to increase employment opportunities for the local population in addition to equipping, training, and providing fair wages.

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FatherLand Ethno-Tourism

FatherLand is an ethno-tourism showcase project to help develop attractive and sustainable tourism experiences through “Yurt Conversion'' trailer kits that offer at least four ecologically-safe toilet options. They will be available to the community at zero investment through “lease to own” or grants to local families in appropriate locations. Additionally, they will demonstrate inclusive practices with 100% of non-reinvested earnings going to the local service providers and to show that ecotourism can be an attraction instead of a financial burden.

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