This Blog post originates from ClearWater: http://www.giveclearwater.org/2013/11/delivering-materials-rain-catchment-systems-amazon/ … [Read more...] about Delivering Materials for Rain Catchment Systems in the Amazon
indigenous & tribal populations
A Less Talked About Reality
The exploitation of young girls in the Solomon Islands is a harsh reality of the extractive industries that not only threaten lands but also human dignity. … [Read more...] about A Less Talked About Reality
The Gift of Giving
When we give, we create a reflection of values that are important to us. … [Read more...] about The Gift of Giving
Change Road
Rethinking, reimagining and redefining our global power paradigm to create a more egalitarian society. … [Read more...] about Change Road
Successes (and further challenges) in Brazil
Here at RFUND, recent months have been full of progress, especially for our Surui partners in the Amazon. … [Read more...] about Successes (and further challenges) in Brazil
Building a Bridge
Miuller, a student RFUND supports to study at university in Iquitos, has traveled back to his community during the summer to spread his knowledge and computer skills with the rest of the community. Here, Miuller shows students how to use the program "Technical Drawing" on the computer. … [Read more...] about Building a Bridge
Debate: When to Introduce Climate Change Education in Schools
At what age is it best to teach children about climate change and sustainability? England has introduced a new geography curriculum that dilutes, if not excludes, "climate change" and "sustainability" education for children through age 18. … [Read more...] about Debate: When to Introduce Climate Change Education in Schools
Amazonian People First To Earn Carbon Credits After Proving They Saved Endangered Rainforest
The Surui Indigenous people are the first group to generate REDD+ credits in accordance with the Verified Carbon Standard (VSC). RFUND supports the vigilance component of the project, including ethnomapping and diagnostic biodiversity surveys. … [Read more...] about Amazonian People First To Earn Carbon Credits After Proving They Saved Endangered Rainforest
A Call to Action, Climate Change – A Worldwide Crisis
Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have surpassed 400ppm and indigenous peoples have already begun to feel the effects. Warning of displacement and conflict is a serious threat that can, in part, be thwarted when we begin to value "less" rather than "more." … [Read more...] about A Call to Action, Climate Change – A Worldwide Crisis
Amazon Olympics: a tool for cultural preservation
Swimming with piranhas and crocodiles is not as scary as the threat of losing tradition and culture for many indigenous communities. … [Read more...] about Amazon Olympics: a tool for cultural preservation
