Social Impact Bonds in Tourism Development l Ep. 73 l The Sustainable Voice®
Fri Jan 30 2026
Recorded on location in Northern Kenya, this episode of The Sustainable Voice® captures a rare, intimate conversation about community-led conservation, trust, and what sustainable tourism looks like when it truly serves local people. Hosts Ashish Sanghrajka and special guests Boni and Solomon, leaders and team members behind Olentile, explore how cultural respect, long-term thinking, and shared responsibility are reshaping tourism from the ground up. This is a story about dignity, employment, transparency, and why sustainability begins with listening — not extracting.
✨ Key Takeaways
✅ Why community ownership is essential for long-term conservation success
✅ How employment, education, and pride replace dependency
✅ What trust looks like when tourism is built with communities, not around them
✅ The emotional impact of being welcomed as family, not visitors
✅ Why sustainable tourism must prioritize people before profit
📌 Timestamps
00:00 – Arrival in Northern Kenya & setting the context
02:10 – The origins of Olentile and community involvement
05:40 – Employment, training, and local leadership
09:30 – Conservation as a shared responsibility
13:15 – Transparency, trust, and long-term commitment
18:05 – Emotional moments: being welcomed as family
23:40 – Tourism’s role in preserving culture and dignity
29:10 – Looking ahead: legacy, continuity, and responsibility
👉 If you believe travel should leave places better than it found them, this episode will resonate deeply.
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Recorded on location in Northern Kenya, this episode of The Sustainable Voice® captures a rare, intimate conversation about community-led conservation, trust, and what sustainable tourism looks like when it truly serves local people. Hosts Ashish Sanghrajka and special guests Boni and Solomon, leaders and team members behind Olentile, explore how cultural respect, long-term thinking, and shared responsibility are reshaping tourism from the ground up. This is a story about dignity, employment, transparency, and why sustainability begins with listening — not extracting. ✨ Key Takeaways ✅ Why community ownership is essential for long-term conservation success ✅ How employment, education, and pride replace dependency ✅ What trust looks like when tourism is built with communities, not around them ✅ The emotional impact of being welcomed as family, not visitors ✅ Why sustainable tourism must prioritize people before profit 📌 Timestamps 00:00 – Arrival in Northern Kenya & setting the context 02:10 – The origins of Olentile and community involvement 05:40 – Employment, training, and local leadership 09:30 – Conservation as a shared responsibility 13:15 – Transparency, trust, and long-term commitment 18:05 – Emotional moments: being welcomed as family 23:40 – Tourism’s role in preserving culture and dignity 29:10 – Looking ahead: legacy, continuity, and responsibility 👉 If you believe travel should leave places better than it found them, this episode will resonate deeply. Engage with Us: 👍 Like this video if community-led tourism matters to you 🔔 Subscribe to The Sustainable Voice® for global stories rooted in respect and impact 💬 What does responsible travel mean to you? Connect with Us: Follow us on X: https://bit.ly/3TdnFig Tag us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3OXkFnU Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Te1Tv1 Find us on Pinterest: https://bit.ly/3UNwKj8 Visit our Website: https://bit.ly/42VuDf8 #TheSustainableVoice #BigFivePodcast #GlobalVoices #AuthenticityMatters #CulturalConnections #SustainableTourism