‘I wanted the people to grow with me’
Stephan co-founded Himalayan Ecotourism, an inclusive trekking agency that works with a local cooperative to ensure fair livelihoods and ownership for locals.
‘The ones most in need have given it their most’
Sanju is the treasurer of GHNP Community-Based Ecotourism Cooperative, which works with Himalayan Ecotourism to empower locals and grow sustainable tourism.
‘Authenticity is looking into the soul of a place’
Cher Chua-Lassalvy is co-founder of Batu Batu, a private island resort that funds a conservation non-profit to research and protect marine biodiversity.
‘Everyday changes have impact on the environment’
Zam is an Outreach Coordinator at Tengah Island Conservation, a non-profit that researches and protects marine biodiversity funded by Batu Batu resort.
‘Come as a guest, leave as family’
Nando is the founder of RMC Detusoko, a collective developing new opportunities to promote Lio heritage and agriculture.
‘I knew I wanted to do something here in my village’
Gemar Singh is the founder of Hacra Dhani, a local-owned desert travel social enterprise in a rural corner of Rajasthan specialising in authentic and sustainable experiences guided by the local community.
‘An additional sense of purpose’
Gajje is a guide with Hacra Dhani, a desert travel social enterprise in Rajasthan that uplifts the local community.
‘We are a people of the gathering’
Dicky is the co-founder of Lakoat.Kujawas, a social enterprise preserving the culture of Mollo Timorese through the arts and culinary innovation.
‘Bring back the vibrancy of our kampung’
Ribed is a farmer and homestay host with Langit Collective, which empowers smallholder farmers by buying their rice at fair prices to sell to bigger markets.
‘You can’t rush community work’
Lilian and Zi are co-founders of Langit Collective, which empowers smallholder farmers by buying their rice at fair prices to sell to bigger markets.
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