This year, we’re celebrating wins from Rwanda to Cambodia that prove what we’ve always believed: Conservation rooted in local values, knowledge, and practices drives lasting change.
Your support makes this work possible. All gifts made by December 31 will be matched by our generous Board Chair, Clea Newman Soderlund, up to $100K!
Explore how investment in local action fuels global impact:
Rwanda
1,000+ water tanks built near Volcanoes National Park with women-led co-op Imbereheza Gahunga
Transforming lives with at-home water access: Families report improved food security, health, and time for education.
Mountain gorillas—the only great ape on the rise: Increased community access to natural resources eases pressure on wildlife.
Cambodia
2.8 million acres safeguarded through community-centered conservation
Co-creating enduring livelihood pathways: From chili farming to sustainable fishing, families are building resilient futures.
Community stewardship of seas and forests: Habitat restoration and environmental education create healthy ecosystems where wildlife and people thrive.
El Salvador
99% nest protection for hawksbill turtle recovery with ProCosta and coastal communities
Turning egg consumers into protectors: Former poachers now relocate eggs to community-run hatcheries.
Record numbers of turtle hatchlings released: Nest protection helps tens of thousands reach the ocean each year.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
80,000 native trees grown for wildlife and communities with Primate Expertise
Improving human well-being: Communities benefit from fruit trees, medicinal gardens, and sustainable harvesting opportunities.
Restoring forests for Grauer’s gorillas: Trees planted in degraded areas of Kahuzi-Biega National Park provide food and habitat for these critically endangered great apes.
Local action deserves to be seen, heard, and well-funded.
Support conservation rooted in local leadership. All gifts matched through December 31, up to $100K—for people, wildlife, and wild places.
