In the wake of Ms. Berta Cáceres’s assassination, Rainforest Fund has written a letter to President Hernández with the intention of expressing our sadness but also our demand for justice and an end to senseless violence. Dear President Hernández, We write to you as Rainforest Fund, a non-profit organization that for twenty-seven years has supported indigenous peoples throughout the world’s rainforests in their efforts to protect their ancestral lands and fulfill their rights. In the … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to President Hernández, Honduras
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Reflections and gratitude from Peru, Niños de la Amazonia
Jesmarly, one of five indigenous young people supported by Rainforest Fund in the project, Ninos de la Amazonia in their studies at University in Iquitos, wrote the following letter to express her deep appreciation for the the project and the strides she has made in the direction of her dreams. … [Read more...] about Reflections and gratitude from Peru, Niños de la Amazonia
Why Not Including Indigenous Peoples’ Rights in the Paris Agreement Was Wrong: Ethically and Practically
Indigenous peoples from around the world traveled to Paris in December 2015 for the COP 21 Climate Summit to advocate for their rights and to ensure that their states uphold them when developing and implementing climate change policy. … [Read more...] about Why Not Including Indigenous Peoples’ Rights in the Paris Agreement Was Wrong: Ethically and Practically
A Common Goal: “The Good Life”
This letter is from our partner organization, Ceibo Alliance, in Ecuador. They are gearing up for another year of water tank installations and projects that will maintain their good life. … [Read more...] about A Common Goal: “The Good Life”
A Letter from ECAM
ECAM's letter discusses the kind of work Rainforest Fund supports, and we are so grateful to have such dedicated, passionate and impactful partners. … [Read more...] about A Letter from ECAM
A letter from our Partners, The Ceibo Alliance, Ecuador
We have always lived in the rainforest. Our memory begins here. Our languages were born here. … [Read more...] about A letter from our Partners, The Ceibo Alliance, Ecuador
After 10 Years of Struggle, Ashéninka Community of Alto Tamayo-Saweto Gains Title to Ancestral Land
This blog is reposted from Rainforest Foundation US August 19, 2015 was a historic day for the Ashéninka people of Peru. After fighting for over a decade, the community of Alto Tamaya-Saweto has acquired the title to its ancestral lands. Diana Rios and Ergilia Rengifo—relatives of the leaders of Saweto killed for advocating for their land rights, and current leaders of the community represented Saweto at this event. For over ten years, Edwin Chota and the community of Saweto have been leading … [Read more...] about After 10 Years of Struggle, Ashéninka Community of Alto Tamayo-Saweto Gains Title to Ancestral Land
3+ Reasons to “leave uncontacted tribes alone”
A recent arcticle in the Washington Post, “Do the world’s ‘uncontacted’ tribes deserve to be left alone?,” caught my attention. … [Read more...] about 3+ Reasons to “leave uncontacted tribes alone”
All Roads Lead to Oil
Road networks in the Amazon rainforest resemble fishbones - copious roads destroy indigenous life. … [Read more...] about All Roads Lead to Oil
Rainforest Fund Comments to the World Bank on the Revised Economic and Social Framework
The World Bank has presented the Proposed Environmental and Social Framework for consultation. A new, revised set of standards seek to "ensure the delivery of an environmental and social framework which is more efficient and comprehensive," however, Rainforest Fund sees significant flaws in the proposed draft. It includes watered down standards making it easier for states to ignore the rights of indigenous peoples. … [Read more...] about Rainforest Fund Comments to the World Bank on the Revised Economic and Social Framework
