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HOW IT WORKS: Backstreet Academy is an online travel portal with a presence in 8 Asian ci7es that use the knowledge of locals to provide one-‐of-‐a-‐kind travel i7neraries and ac7vi7es to tourists. They believe that connec7ng with locals during travel is the best way to immerse yourself in the culture of any city, especially through making memorable human connec7ons.
WHO IT HELPS: Local craAsmen and ar7sts from developing ci7es earn addi7onal income and get the recogni7on they deserve for their skills by being trained as Backstreet Academy Hosts. By working with several NGOs and disadvantaged communi7es, these individuals are carefully selected and trained to give them the ability to beFer access and profit from the tourism market.
HOW IT WORKS Social Cops recruits ci7zens to act as "human sensors" around India's capital to improve social issues by tracking and monitoring data on a real 7me basis in the remotest parts of India to power decision making. From street ligh7ng to public bathrooms to food quality at schools, their mobile plaPorm enables more ci7zens and NGOs to get involved in their respec7ve ci7es.
WHO IT HELPS: Municipal and community issues in developing ci7es in India such as public infrastructure and access to services. Efforts include geTng ci7zens to rate cleanliness on streets all the way to crea7ng public worker reward systems. They have even tracked pa7ent misconcep7ons regarding cervical cancer and adherence to medica7on in pregnant women to aid resource alloca7on in healthcare.
HOW IT WORKS: The Dorsal Effect advocates responsible tourism, giving travellers a chance to experience the beau7ful island of Lombok through various ac7vi7es that contribute towards Marine Conserva7on. Tourists ac7vi7es include snorkeling trips, beach clean ups and educa7on and engagement of both local community and the tourists.
WHO IT HELPS: Local communi7es in Lombok and the sustainability of its marine life and beaches. The Dorsal Effect’s mission is to educate and convert local shark fishermen by providing them jobs that escort tourist on snorkeling trips as opposed to partaking in the hun7ng and selling of sharks for their fins.
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