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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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Wild Sumatra Eco-Tourism

Wild Sumatra Tours works with rural communities to empower local guides, helping connect them with off-the-beaten-path adventurers looking for authentic trekking and cultural experiences in the Bengkulu region. Due to the impact of COVID on tourism, they’ve expanded their efforts to include sustainable coffee production and agricultural research and development. Working and offering training with their local communities empowers the local cultures to take pride in themselves, their culture, and their environment.

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