These photos from our work with CECD in the Republic of Congo show Baka and Bakwélé community members coming together to discuss the future of their forests and communities. At meetings in Bethel, Zouoba, and Zoulaboth, women and men shared ideas, discussed local concerns, and exchanged knowledge about the forest resources their communities depend on. One meeting focused on the first draft of customary rules developed for local communities and Indigenous Peoples in Zoulaboth, rules … [Read more...] about CECD Project Update
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Happy World Indigenous Peoples Day!
Today, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples around the world and recognize their vital role as the best guardians of our forests and protectors of our planet’s biodiversity. For generations, Indigenous communities have cared for their lands, defended their rights, and protected some of the world’s most important forests and ecosystems. Their knowledge, leadership, and deep connection to the natural world are essential to building a more sustainable future. Today and every day, we stand with … [Read more...] about Happy World Indigenous Peoples Day!
Happy World Conservation Day!
Happy World Conservation Day! Today, we celebrate the people and communities around the world who work every day to protect the world’s rainforests. Conserving these vital ecosystems means protecting biodiversity, supporting climate resilience, and ensuring Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities can continue to steward their ancestral lands for generations to come. This photo relates to our project in Papua, Indonesia, with Rainforest Foundation Norway. It shows Indigenous youth … [Read more...] about Happy World Conservation Day!
Central African Republic Project Update + Photos
These photos highlight our ongoing project with Rainforest Foundation UK supporting Indigenous and forest-dependent communities in the rainforests of the Central African Republic. Through community forestry, agroecological training, and forest monitoring, our project helps communities strengthen sustainable forest management, improve food security and livelihoods, and participate in decisions about the future of their lands. The work also supports efforts to advance collective land rights and … [Read more...] about Central African Republic Project Update + Photos
Instituto Raoni
These photos highlight some of the incredible work taking place with Indigenous communities in the Brazilian Amazon. Together with the Raoni Institute, we're supporting the Mẽbêngôkre (Kayapó), Yudja, Tapayuna, and Trumai peoples by strengthening sustainable livelihoods through the production of forest products like cumaru, copaiba oil, honey, and pepper, while also celebrating and promoting traditional Indigenous arts and crafts. This work is about more than generating income. It helps … [Read more...] about Instituto Raoni
Happy World Rainforest Day!
Today, on World Rainforest Day, we celebrate the vital role Indigenous Peoples play in protecting the world's rainforests and the extraordinary knowledge, cultures, and traditions they have safeguarded for generations. These photos come from one of our newest projects in southern Cameroon, where we are supporting Bagyeli and Bakola Indigenous communities as they work to strengthen their land rights and defend their ancestral territories. Over the past several months, communities from five … [Read more...] about Happy World Rainforest Day!
Happy World Environment Day from @rainforest_fund! 🍃🌎🌏🌍
On World Environment Day, we celebrate the vital role Indigenous Peoples and local communities play in protecting some of the world’s most important forests, ecosystems, and biodiversity. These photos highlight just a few of the Indigenous-led projects we support around the world. Thanks to your support, this work is possible. In Loreto, Peru, our partners at Rainforest Foundation US are supporting Indigenous communities in securing legal title to their ancestral lands. Local titling brigades … [Read more...] about Happy World Environment Day from @rainforest_fund! 🍃🌎🌏🌍
Republic of Congo, APETDS strengthens the capacities of 50 indigenous people on inclusive community governance.
This video relates to our project in Republic of Congo. The project aims to empower 16 communities, particularly the indigenous Baka, in effective advocacy, rights defense while enhancing community governance , with an expanded scope to include training for Baka communities in participatory mapping. The project builds on previous efforts funded by RFUND over the past three years. This initiative will run alongside APETDS's renewed project in collaboration with the Forest Peoples … [Read more...] about Republic of Congo, APETDS strengthens the capacities of 50 indigenous people on inclusive community governance.
Dom Philips and Bruno Pereira
The RAINFOREST FUND, which works to protect the rights of INDIGENOUS PEOPLE living in the Rainforests of the world, wants to share its sadness for the fate of BRUNO PEREIRA and DOM PHILLIPS. They are outstanding defenders and friends of the indigenous communities and have tragically gone missing deep in the Amazon rainforest while fulfilling their goal to give a voice and help to the most forgotten of the world. Our thoughts and prayers go to their … [Read more...] about Dom Philips and Bruno Pereira
18th Annual Free Land Camp
The 18th annual Free Land Camp was held in Brazil earlier this month. 200 different indigenous ethnic groups met to demand actions on land rights and the environment. This year, the Free Land Camp was a concerted effort to fight back against Bolsonaro’s anti-indigenous policies. The event brought together around 8,000 Indigenous … [Read more...] about 18th Annual Free Land Camp
