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Sophany Touch
@sophany_touch
Ecotourism Expert 17 Years with NGO and Gov Projects
Cambodia
English, Khmer
About me
I turn poaching villages into award-winning ecotourism destinations. 17 yrs experience. Built Chi Phat into Lonely Planet Top 10—$1M+ for families. ASEAN & Dubai Awards. Ministry-recognized. ASEAN-certified trainer.
I secure government recognition, train homestays to ASEAN standards, facilitate APPA community workshops, conduct feasibility studies, and write grant proposals.
Need community buy-in? Impact data? Jungle project management? I bridge community reality with fundable plans and deliver measurable results.
Let's build your award-winning project. Invite me today!
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I will help ngos and governments build sustainable ecotourism
Portfolio
Work experience
Wildlife Alliance
Full-time • 17 yrs 5 mos
Community Development & Ecotourism Project Manager
Jan 2014 - Present • 12 yrs 6 mos
Led CBET projects in Chi Phat & Chhay Areng. Coordinated 29 communities across 3 provinces. Developed legal frameworks (By-Laws, regulations) recognized by Ministry of Interior. Managed REDD+ Scholarship & infrastructure programs. Generated $1M+ community revenue.
Community-Based Ecotourism Project Coordinator
Apr 2009 - Mar 2014 • 4 yrs 11 mos
Coordinated daily CBET operations. Built community capacity through training. Developed tourism products. Established homestay networks meeting ASEAN standards. Supported Chi Phat's growth into international model.
Environmental Fellow (Community Solutions Program)
Citizens' Environmental Coalition / IREX / U.S. Department of StateHouston, Texas, United States,
Jun 2013 - Dec 2013 • 6 mos
Selected by U.S. Department of State for Community Solutions Program. Studied recycling markets, composting, green schools. Gained leadership & fundraising skills. Built international network of environmental organizations.
