Our Partners

Health

T1 International

We are a non-profit led by people with and impacted by type 1 diabetes for people with type 1 diabetes. We believe in a world where everyone with type 1 diabetes – no matter where they live – has everything they need to survive and achieve their dreams. We accept no funding (…)

We are a non-profit led by people with and impacted by type 1 diabetes for people with type 1 diabetes. We believe in a world where everyone with type 1 diabetes – no matter where they live – has everything they need to survive and achieve their dreams. We accept no funding from pharmaceutical companies so that we can advocate independently for long-term change.

Our Mission: T1International supports local communities by giving them the tools they need to stand up for their rights so that access to insulin and diabetes supplies becomes a reality for all.

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Sonia Nabeta Foundation

The Sonia Nabeta Foundation (SNF) believes in an Africa where children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have an equal chance at long, healthy, gainful and productive lives. SNF’s mission, therefore, is to reduce the hefty cost of treatment and to (…)

The Sonia Nabeta Foundation (SNF) believes in an Africa where children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have an equal chance at long, healthy, gainful and productive lives. SNF’s mission, therefore, is to reduce the hefty cost of treatment and to provide holistic healthcare and community support to children with T1D from low-income households in Africa.

For these underserved communities, SNF partners with Ministries of Health, local and global partners to implement several programs that address the whole child and their multiple determinants of health to achieve good clinical outcomes.

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Education

Moving Windmills Project

Moving Windmills Project envisions a future where talented youth design and co-create solutions that respond to real needs. Our mission is to empower a generation of creative problem-solvers, from Malawi to the world.

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The Outlaw Ocean Project

The Outlaw Ocean Project is a non-profit journalism organization based in Washington D.C. that produces investigative stories about human rights, environment and labor concerns on the two thirds of the planet covered by water.

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Harambee

Harambee is an Austrian registered charity providing education and sustainable support to poor communities in Kilifi, Kenya. For that purpose Harambee is partnering with a Kenyan registered charity, GAPEKA.
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Harambee is an Austrian registered charity providing education and sustainable support to poor communities in Kilifi, Kenya. For that purpose Harambee is partnering with a Kenyan registered charity, GAPEKA.

Currently we are educating more than 900 children from extremely poor family backgrounds. Around 600 children are attending Kilifi Vonwald School, a combined Primary and Secondary School funded and maintained by Harambee. In addition, we are supporting about 300 children to learn at various other schools in the area and at higher education institutions. It is our mission to provide quality education up to a first vocational or academic qualification that allows our children to sustainably support themselves and their families.

Furthermore, we provide support to the families of our students with the aim of self-reliance and independence. We do so in form of microcredits and business mentoring, as well as in engaging the families in sustainable agriculture and water-management. In cooperation with local governmental offices, we also run relief programs to lift the burdens of natural disasters like droughts.

Our Mission: It is our aim to not only deliver help to our direct beneficiaries, the children and their families, but to support the community at large in the area around the coastal town of Kilifi. We aim to do so with a focus on sustainability, gender-equality and environmental impact.

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Africa Amini Alama

Our principles and projects Africa Amini Alama stands for authenticity, respect and tolerance, for education of the heart, intuition, creativity and self-responsible action. These principles unite those people at home and abroad who are committed to the projects. (…)

Harambee is an Austrian registered charity providing education and sustainable support to poor communities in Kilifi, Kenya. For that purpose Harambee is partnering with a Kenyan registered charity, GAPEKA.

Currently we are educating more than 900 children from extremely poor family backgrounds. Around 600 children are attending Kilifi Vonwald School, a combined Primary and Secondary School funded and maintained by Harambee. In addition, we are supporting about 300 children to learn at various other schools in the area and at higher education institutions. It is our mission to provide quality education up to a first vocational or academic qualification that allows our children to sustainably support themselves and their families.

Furthermore, we provide support to the families of our students with the aim of self-reliance and independence. We do so in form of microcredits and business mentoring, as well as in engaging the families in sustainable agriculture and water-management. In cooperation with local governmental offices, we also run relief programs to lift the burdens of natural disasters like droughts.

Our Mission: It is our aim to not only deliver help to our direct beneficiaries, the children and their families, but to support the community at large in the area around the coastal town of Kilifi. We aim to do so with a focus on sustainability, gender-equality and environmental impact.

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SASAL

SASAL believes that achieving its vision of being a leading organization in optimizing climate resilience of communities in the ASALs of Kenya requires efforts in addressing four key areas: Gender Equality, Advocacy, Knowledge creation & Education, Nature Conservation or restoration (…) 

Our Mission: To work with the communities living in the Arid and Semi-arid Lowland’s for their improved climate resilience.

Our Vision: To be a leading organization in optimizing climate resilience of communities in the ASAL’s of Kenya

Theory of Change: SASAL believes that achieving its vision of being a leading organization in optimizing climate resilience of communities in the ASALs of Kenya requires efforts in addressing four key areas: Gender Equality, Advocacy, Knowledge creation & Education, Nature Conservation or restoration. Working towards this, SASAL has established projects in all the key areas to help in achieving its vision.

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Child Aid Papua

At Child Aid Papua we believe that every child has the right to education and healthcare, regardless of who they are, where they are, or how much money their family has. We are committed to providing children living in the remote provinces of West Papua the opportunity to improve their knowledge (…)

Our Work:
At Child Aid Papua we believe that every child has the right to education and healthcare, regardless of who they are, where they are, or how much money their family has. We are committed to providing children living in the remote provinces of West Papua the opportunity to improve their knowledge of the world around them and to gain skills for lifelong learning. We believe that sustainable development within education, conservation and healthcare is just possible through education the youth.

Our Mission:
Education
Provide children and youth in Raja Ampat with access to sound, sustainable and relevant education and to strengthen their "life skills".

Environment (environmental education and protection)
Sensitize children and young people, as well as their families locally, to important environmental issues and to encourage them to actively participate; as well as to impart knowledge, commitment and enthusiasm for nature. Through concrete measures and projects in the region, strengthen general knowledge and environmental awareness as well as realize projects for the protection of the oceans together with the locals.

Healthcare:
Implement diverse health programs, that have a positive impact on the quality of life of children and young people as well as local communities. Build knowledge about healthy eating, exercise, and one's own body. Provide primary health care through a dedicated nurse.

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Sentinel Ocean Alliance

In order to protect our oceans, we have to involve our local communities, in particular the youth. We started off with a small group of kids from the local fishing community of Hangberg who came to join our Nippers programs. (…)

WHY WE EXIST:

"We can only protect what we love and we can only love what we know" - Jacques Cousteau In order to protect our oceans, we have to involve our local communities, in particular the youth. We started off with a small group of kids from the local fishing community of Hangberg who came to join our Nippers programs. However, we soon realized that most of the kids from our local communities did not know how to swim and did not have a strong connection with the ocean. We wanted to rectify that and to find a way to serve our community whilst making a tangible impact on the health of the ocean.

The three main challenges we identified was:

• Lack of ocean-based opportunities for the youth of these coastal areas

• A disconnect between these communities and the natural world

• Lack of ocean knowledge and practical swimming skills

In partnership with Parley For The Oceans we are addressing these challenges and creating a safe space for vulnerable youth from which to experience and fall in love with the ocean through ocean education, ocean immersion, and ocean connection. Through our programs we are both uplifting our community, developing skills, improving mental health and well-being and raising awareness for the beauty and fragility of our oceans.

Mission Statement: Sentinel Ocean Alliance is an initiative of Parley For The Oceans. We provide a safe space to empower our youth through development programs and environmental initiatives. Our programs have a focus on skills development, mentorship and education to help cultivate a love and respect for the ocean.

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Project Biodiversity

Project Biodiversity (Projeto Biodiversidade) is a Cabo Verdean non-profit organisation committed to the protection of wildlife through community-focused environmental initiatives in Sal, Cape Verde.
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Project Biodiversity (Projeto Biodiversidade) is a Cabo Verdean non-profit organisation committed to the protection of wildlife through community-focused environmental initiatives in Sal, Cape Verde.

Since its inception in 2015, Project Biodiversity has led the direct protection and conservation efforts on the island. Our combined approach centers around three main goals: protecting island wildlife, increasing environmental awareness, and supporting a greener and more sustainable local economy.

Defined by these interconnected pillars, our approach unites local conservation efforts with long-term capacity building by establishing programmes that benefit both Sal island’s unique ecosystems and its people.

Our Vision: A world in which humans and nature can thrive together; where communities practice sustainable use and management of natural resources, and are committed to protecting them - ultimately giving back in return.

Our mission: To implement conservation programs that promote a sustainable growth model, protecting Cape Verde's natural ecosystems and paving the way for a more vibrant community - one that is both environmentally conscious and economically strong.

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Bahamas Plastic Movement

Bahamas Plastic Movement believes that through research, education, citizen science & policy change, we can create a healthy marine and terrestrial environment free of plastic pollution.
Our Mission: BPM’s mission is to build a community of education and activism (…)

Bahamas Plastic Movement believes that through research, education, citizen science & policy change, we can create a healthy marine and terrestrial environment free of plastic pollution.

Our Mission: BPM’s mission is to build a community of education and activism around plastic pollution. By empowering Bahamians to contribute to hands on citizen science and environmental leadership, we aim to evolve mindsets and spark cultural practices that will be pivotal in executing changes at the policy level. We envision a Bahamas where an engaged public has created a nation free of plastic debris.

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The Papahanaumokuakea Marine Debris Project

The Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project (PMDP) is a U.S. 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to protect the sensitive wildlife and critical habitats of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National (…)

The Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project (PMDP) is a U.S. 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to protect the sensitive wildlife and critical habitats of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (Northwestern Hawaiian Islands) from the threats of marine debris.

PMDP conducts annual large-scale cleanups of marine debris from the remote and uninhabited islands and coral reefs of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (northwestern Hawaiian Islands). Removing ghost nets and harmful ocean plastics from this sensitive ecosystem gives the wildlife there the best chance of survival. Over 70% of all US coral reefs are contained in this remote end of the Hawaiian island chain, which provides habitat for over 7000 different species of animals, including 23 endangered species. As one of the worldʻs most remote protected areas, Papahānaumokuākea should be a model for what pristine ecosystems should look like. Instead, it is a "canary in the coal mine" for the sheer scale of the global marine debris problem, with over 115,000 pounds of ghost net accumulating on the reefs there annually. Endangered Hawaiian monk seals (of which there are only 1400 left), and threatened green sea turtles are particularly impacted by this marine debris, routinely becoming entangled or dying of ingestion. PMDP is the only entity currently conducting cleanup operations in Papahānaumokuākea, and as such, the work that we do is of extra importance. Our goal is to match the rate of accumulation to the rate of removal by 2026 to ensure safe and healthy habitats for all wildlife.

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Moore Institute for Plastic Pollution Research

Despite science-driven disruptive technological breakthroughs, the science of living well in the modern world lags behind. Science is slow to change, and scientists are slow to advocate for change. What we are witnessing today is the inability of science, (…)

Despite science-driven disruptive technological breakthroughs, the science of living well in the modern world lags behind. Science is slow to change, and scientists are slow to advocate for change. What we are witnessing today is the inability of science, technology, and politics to prevent the negative planetary consequences of an advanced industrial society.

Modern science’s gold standard is a mechanistic understanding of existing phenomena that then leads to control for profitable production in the current worldwide economy. A future that frees humanity from a life dominated by buying, selling, and consuming is utopian and cannot be tested. Yet, the amazing accomplishments of the existing society make utopia not only possible, but necessary. Overabundance and extreme poverty cannot continue to exist side by side in a “flat,” connected world. The harm created by disruptive innovation over the last two centuries is irrefutable, but science wants to prove harm in each individual case before taking remedial action, as preventing potential harm is too theoretical. However, when threats come at you from innumerable aspects of our “civilized” world, theoretical approaches become necessary. Change can start by adopting four basic strategies: 1. Take preventative action in the face of uncertainty; 2. Shift the burden of proof to proponents of an activity; 3. Explore the widest range of possible alternatives; and 4. Increase public participation in decision-making.

Given our power to both control and degrade the natural environment that supports us, we must stop ignoring caution in the name of progress and economic growth. The Moore Institute for Plastic Pollution Research will provide accurate data on global plastic pollution while advocating for fundamental change in the system that produces it.

Our Mission: The Moore Institute for Plastic Pollution Research is a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding knowledge surrounding the impact of plastic pollution on our environment, through focusing on micro- and nano- plastics research and their threat to the Biosphere worldwide.

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The Story of Stuff

The Story of Stuff Project was founded in 2008 to leverage the unexpected viral success of The Story of Stuff — a groundbreaking online documentary that tells the story of where our Stuff comes from, and where it goes when we throw it away. Since then, our trademark animated (…)

The Story of Stuff Project was founded in 2008 to leverage the unexpected viral success of The Story of Stuff — a groundbreaking online documentary that tells the story of where our Stuff comes from, and where it goes when we throw it away. Since then, our trademark animated movies have garnered tens of millions of views, and our 2020 documentary The Story of Plastic won a News & Documentary Emmy. In addition to our storytelling, we field high-impact campaigns that empower our one-million+ Community members to drive meaningful change; and we support a network of innovative changemakers at the local, national and global level to tackle our most pressing environmental issues.

Our Mission: We have a problem with Stuff: we have too much of it, too much of it is toxic, and we don’t share it very well. But that’s not the way things have to be. The Story of Stuff Project's mission is to transform the way we make, use and throw away Stuff to create a world that is more sustainable, healthy and fair.

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Environmental Investigation Agency

For over three decades, the Environmental Investigation Agency US has confronted the world’s most pressing environmental problems by employing investigative methods to expose environmental crimes and campaigning to achieve systemic environmental (…)

For over three decades, the Environmental Investigation Agency US has confronted the world’s most pressing environmental problems by employing investigative methods to expose environmental crimes and campaigning to achieve systemic environmental breakthroughs. EIA promotes precautionary policies that protect the natural world from exploitation through undercover investigations, in-depth analysis of supply chains and trade data, and aggressive advocacy coupled with diplomacy. EIA’s mission is to develop and implement systemic solutions to the biggest global challenges of our time: “Protecting the environment with intelligence.”

EIA’s Wildlife Team works to stop the illegal and unsustainable killing of, and trade in, threatened and endangered species like elephants and rhinos, and protect the Arctic home of belugas and other whales and the forest habitats of great apes like orangutans.

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Perry Institute

The Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS) is a non-profit with over 50 years of experience that connects people to how the oceans work, why they’re vital to our existence, and how they can be restored and protected. PIMS is on the frontlines of the Caribbean coral crisis, (…)

The Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS) is a non-profit with over 50 years of experience that connects people to how the oceans work, why they’re vital to our existence, and how they can be restored and protected. PIMS is on the frontlines of the Caribbean coral crisis, leading ocean research and conservation, as well as education to inform the public, advise policy, and encourage action to save the ecological and economic engines within our seas. Renowned for conducting marine research and ecosystem restoration, the Perry Institute’s robust and holistic approach to marine conservation aims to revitalize coral reef habitats, restore mangrove forests, sustainably manage vital fisheries, and to help foster a robust and innovative blue economy.

Our goal is to understand and protect vibrant fisheries and healthy ecosystems by supporting thriving biodiversity, profitable livelihoods, and strong ecosystem services. To do this, we collaborate with local and international scientists, communities, and key local stakeholders to assess fish species, support effective ocean policy and governance, and promote public engagement for ongoing conservation management in The Bahamas and the wider Caribbean.

Mission: Our mission is to conduct and support innovative research and education that advance stewardship of our oceans and costal ecosystems.

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Coastal Crusaders

Coastal Crusaders community interest company utilises the natural beauty and unique activities that Cornwall our community, has to offer. Working with the local authority, schools and other not for profit organisations in our area. Our learning and sports are delivered (…)

Coastal Crusaders community interest company utilises the natural beauty and unique activities that Cornwall our community, has to offer. Working with the local authority, schools and other not for profit organisations in our area. Our learning and sports are delivered at the beach, in the ocean, at schools and across various outdoor locations throughout Cornwall.

We mentor and encourage our participants to try new things, push beyond individual comfort zones, be resilient and give it their all, while improving focus through breath, learning new skills and in doing so, raising levels of confidence as they overcome challenges and achieve goals.

A large percentage of our work is creating opportunities for members of the community who can’t always access therapeutic natural activities un-supported, through financial hardship, lack of ambition, health, incorrect equipment and other personal challenges.

We are under no illusions that our natural playground will continue to be enjoyed forevermore and embrace opportunities to enhance the environment and mitigate climate change in the times ahead.

We are at the forefront of novel research to tackle globally important issues. For example, Coastal Crusaders are creating a method for an autonomous system to monitor coastal water quality and processes as a proxy for measuring habitat health. These habitats include salt marsh, seagrass and kelp forests. This work is in collaboration with Spaceport Newquay and the University of Portsmouth. Coastal Crusaders is also driving an exciting Cornwall-wide conservation and restoration initiative to conserve and restore Cornwall’s wetlands and their ecosystem services. These projects serve to improve ecosystem connectivity, with ecological and social uplift generated by nature-based solutions.

Mission Statement: Coastal Crusaders is a Community Interest Company committed to deliver education, creation of social environments, coupled with integration and advancements to health, fitness and interactivity . Under that umbrella, Coastal Crusaders drives Cornwall-wide ocean environmental projects addressing climate change, habitat resiliency to enhance coastal ecosystem services, nature-based solutions that link directly to SDG14 and the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration. Additionally, we use the AONB UNESCO World Heritage sites to deliver exciting and challenging ocean sports. This allows participants to immerse themselves in nature in a supported, encouraging environment.

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African Marine Mammal Conservation Organization

African Marine Mammal Conservation Organization (AMMCO) is a Cameroonian non-profit organization created in 2012 and registered in 2014. Its vision is to make the coastal and aquatic environment of Africa a threat-free (…)

Our principles and projects Africa Amini Alama stands for authenticity, respect and tolerance, for education of the heart, intuition, creativity and self-responsible action. These principles unite those people at home and abroad who are committed to the projects.

Mission Statement: Africa Amini Alama developed into a center of growth for underprivileged people in Tanzania. For men, women and children in their search for medical and social help and education. The wide-ranging professional and financial help from people across several countries has enabled our local team to develop continuously over the years. With great commitment, our employees support those people in their country, who need help the most. Today, Africa Amini Alama provides medical care to the population in a Natural Healing Center and offers education in four English-speaking elementary schools, one secondary school and one vocational school. In addition, AAA provides a home for orphaned or underserved children at the KinderVilla.

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Sharks4Kids

Sharks4Kids provides dynamic and engaging opportunities for students to learn about sharks. This includes free educational resources, field trip opportunities, hands-on STEM learning experiences, Virtual Reality shark dives and classroom presentations (…)

Vision:
The goal of Sharks4Kids is to create the next generation of shark advocates through education, outreach and adventure.

Mission:
Sharks4Kids provides dynamic and engaging opportunities for students to learn about sharks. This includes free educational resources, field trip opportunities, hands-on STEM learning experiences, Virtual Reality shark dives and classroom presentations ( in person and virtual). All our materials and experiences connect students with shark science and facts. Kids are powerful and can make an impact, we just need to empower and inspire them. We connect students directly with marine biologists, conservationists and educators who are all working in and around the ocean. Kids as a stakeholder are far too often overlooked, but are extremely powerful. They can influence change in their homes, schools and communities. They give us hope. These materials and experiences are helping us change fear to fascination.

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Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation

To advance our understanding of marine animals, especially the heavily impacted sharks and rays; to educate future scientists at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and to disseminate our research (…)

Our Mission:
To advance our understanding of marine animals, especially the heavily impacted sharks and rays; to educate future scientists at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and to disseminate our research in order to improve public perception and conservation of sharks and other marine species.

Our Vision:
Over the past 30 years the Bimini Shark Lab has been a world leader in shark science and the training of young scientists. It is our vision to continue this past tradition, while also working towards ensuring opportunities in shark science are accessible to all.

Theory of Change:
BBFSF believes that effective marine conservation will require generations of stewardship from people of diverse backgrounds and life experiences. However, for many young people who do not live near the ocean, there are limited opportunities to see large charismatic marine species, such as sharks and rays, in their natural settings. We believe that these life changing experiences should be more accessible, and will help to inspire the future generation of marine conservationists. To attain this goal, we provide a platform for young students and scientists interested in marine sciences, and scholarships to help remove financial barriers which may be a limiting factor for aspiring shark scientists.

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Thresher Shark Indonesia

Thresher Shark Indonesia is an initiative that was initially started in 2018 by Indonesian young conservationists. Starting from a single project, now we’re an established Indonesian Non-Profit under the Teman Laut Indonesia Foundation. Our goal is to protect (…)

About Thresher Shark Indonesia
Thresher Shark Indonesia is an initiative that was initially started in 2018 by Indonesian young conservationists. Starting from a single project, now we’re an established Indonesian Non-Profit under the Teman Laut Indonesia Foundation. Our goal is to protect the declining and endangered thresher shark population in Indonesia.

Our Mission:
Conserve thresher sharks at Alor, East Nusa Tenggara, by providing policy recommendations through the studies of satellite and acoustic tagging technology, underwater surveys as well as providing alternative livelihood solutions for sharkdependent communities in Indonesia.

Our Vision:
Working closely with local communities, governments, businesses, scientists, filmmakers, and other NGOs to develop long-term solutions that protect endangered shark species and its species, as well as respect the rights of local people to livelihoods.

Our Location:
Alor Island, East Nusa Tenggara is a small island region of Indonesia where communities are depending on pelagic thresher shark populations as subsistence livelihoods. We work with Alor communities to understand the socio-economic importance of pelagic thresher sharks. As a growing tourism destination, particularly for underwater diving, the Alor region is now seeking to value the endangered pelagic thresher shark. Together with communities and the government, we are working on the potential to develop this species as a future tourism attraction for conservation and as a way to maintain the livelihoods of people.

Our Project:
The Alor Island, located within the Pantar Strait Marine Protected Area (MPA), is a crucial habitat for marine ecosystems in the Lesser Sunda Seascape (LSS) - a region of the highest marine biodiversity importance in the coral triangle. Thresher Shark Indonesia has been working on Alor Island since 2018 to preserve the endangered thresher shark population and empower coastal communities, including local youth, through the Thresher Shark Conservation Champion initiative. Our current project is to integrate marine conservation into curriculum of ten schools across Pura Island and the Northwest Alor coastal area. By fostering stewardship among the children, this project aims to make them the future guardians of Alor's marine ecosystem.

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Amazon Frontlines

Amazon Frontlines is battling the climate crisis by securing Indigenous Guardianship of the Amazon rainforest. We build power with Indigenous leaders to form a bulwark of resistance throughout the upper Amazon, working together deep in the forest (…)

Mission:
Amazon Frontlines is battling the climate crisis by securing Indigenous Guardianship of the Amazon rainforest. We build power with Indigenous leaders to form a bulwark of resistance throughout the upper Amazon, working together deep in the forest, in our organizing center in northeastern Ecuador, and in the halls of power around the world.
Amazon Frontlines has forged a new model of conservation that empowers Indigenous communities with the tools, resources, and networks they need to secure their rights, protect their forests and rivers, and effectively counter the onslaught of extractive threats to their lands. We believe that the most effective and sustainable way to resist natural resource extraction in the Amazon is to empower those who have successfully defended this region for millennia.
We partner with Indigenous organizations and communities in the Upper Amazon to help them 1) Get control of their lands by securing land titles for millions of acres of forest and halting illegal activities through real-time forest monitoring; 2) Keep control of their lands by strengthening their collective rights through legal precedent and hard-hitting advocacy; 3) Thrive on their lands by working with Indigenous women and youth to build new alliances and incubate next generation education, livelihood and cultural recovery initiatives.

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