NGO Forum on Cambodia
DONATE TO NGOF Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Appeal Snapshot Partner: NGO Forum on Cambodia (NGOF) Location: Cambodia Category: Ecosystem Restoration Capacity Building and Training Government Policy Urgent Appeals: Save The Mangroves of Cambodia Date Founded: 1985 Website: Coming soon Partner Qualifications: IUCN MemberA distinguished Member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. IUCN Members are each vetted and voted on based on an independent, rigorous assessment and external references. Learn More Legally ConstitutedThis organization is formally constituted and is a legally recognized non-profit in its country of origin. Effective ImpactWe recognize this Partner for their tremendous efforts to make a difference for wildlife and local communities, as well as welcome technical support from Conservation Allies to improve and scale up their impact. About NGO Forum on Cambodia (NGOF) Since the mid-1980s, NGOF has demonstrated its ability to respond to the issues of greatest importance to its members and partners, and, most importantly, to support responsible and sustainable development in Cambodia that benefits all Cambodians. In its new strategic plan for 2024-2030, NGOF envisions a peaceful, inclusive, prosperous, and sustainable society and planet for all. Their priorities include: Inclusive and Green Growth for All: Key areas under this priority are cross-cutting development issues, transparent and accountable public financial management (PFM), fair and green finance, food sovereignty, agri-business, and free trade. Climate Change Resilience and Natural Resource Governance: Focus areas include climate change mitigation and adaptation, climate finance, biodiversity protection and restoration, land governance, water governance, forest governance, fishery management, and aquaculture management. Just energy transition and mining will also be explored during the strategic plan implementation process. Vibrant, Resilient, Innovative, and Impactful Civil Society: Key focuses under this priority include a) strengthening the internal governance and sustainability of NGOF and its members, b) enhancing civic space and creating an enabling environment for NGOF members and partners to engage with the government and other stakeholders on development issues, and c) promoting NGOF membership. NGOF works in partnership with its members, the government, development partners, the private sector, and the people. It is a member of many Technical Working Groups, representing and facilitating CSOs to provide input and engage with the government and development partners at the policy level. NGOF also serves as the secretariat for many CSO Working Groups, representing more than 200 local and international NGOs in addressing common issues. Their Challenges Cambodia is recognized as one of the most resource-rich and biodiverse countries in Asia. However, satellite data and research from various institutions indicate that it also has one of the highest rates of deforestation and species endangerment. Population growth has been significant, and most livelihoods depend on nature. While economic development, particularly in agriculture, agro-industries, mining, timber, and other natural resource extraction activities, has surged, it has led to widespread land grabbing and deforestation. These activities have had negative impacts on natural forests, biodiversity, and social relationships, causing conflicts within communities. Recently, Cambodia has experienced prolonged droughts, heatwaves, and flash floods, making it increasingly difficult for both wildlife and humans to survive. Their Approach As a membership-based organization, NGOF employs rights-based, nature-based, artistic, and multi-stakeholder approaches. Its key interventions are organized into three interconnected strategic activities: Policies and Laws Influence (PALI): NGOF collaborates closely with civil society and citizens to gather input on draft laws and policies. It engages with policymakers to discuss key recommendations, ensuring that bills and policies are inclusive and do not harm nature or society. Promote Solidarity Actions for Community Harmonization and Sustainability (SACHAS): NGOF partners with grassroots actors to assess their capacities and potential. This includes mapping natural and man-made resources, providing development and financial resources as seed funding, and supporting sustainable development and biodiversity protection within communities and beyond. Strengthening Resilient, Innovative, and Transformative Institutions (RITI): NGOF focuses on enhancing the capacity of grassroots and community-based organizations, as well as civil society organizations. This support includes organizational development, program development, resource mobilization, and advocacy. With strengthened capacities, these organizations can effectively contribute at both policy and community levels, promoting natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable livelihood development. Why They Need Your Help Your support is crucial in enhancing the capacity to manage and conserve natural resources and biodiversity. With your contribution, endangered species will be protected and their populations increased. Community livelihoods will be improved through ecotourism activities, and mangroves will thrive, contributing to carbon absorption and climate change resilience. By becoming a key actor in this NGOF’s work as a supporter, you will play a significant role in building and leaving a lasting legacy for both nature and humanity.
Dahari
DONATE TO DAHARI Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner: Dahari Location: Comoros Category: Community Support and Development Ecosystem Restoration Endangered Species Urgent Appeals: Coming soon Date Founded: 2013 Website: www.daharicomores.org Partner Qualifications: IUCN Member A distinguished Member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. IUCN Members are each vetted and voted on based on an independent, rigorous assessment and external references. Learn More Verified PartnerOne of Conservation Allies’ staff or trusted advisors has visited this organization and verified its work and impact. Legally ConstitutedThis organization is formally constituted and is a legally recognized non-profit in its country of origin. Effective ImpactWe recognize this Partner for their tremendous efforts to make a difference for wildlife and local communities, as well as welcome technical support from Conservation Allies to improve and scale up their impact. About Dahari Dahari’s origins date back to 2005 as a student project at the University of Oxford, aimed at investigating the causes and consequences of deforestation in the Comoros. Officially established in 2013, Dahari emerged from a five-year intervention led by UK NGOs and has since become the largest Comorian NGO, with 60 permanent staff. They partner with a wide range of international technical partners who bring scientific expertise to their programs and collaborate with national institutions to share learning. Their vision is “A prosperous future in which Comorians regain harmony with nature.” Through their 2022-2027 strategic plan, they aim to lay the foundation for transforming conservation in the Comoros. Their Challenges Over the past 30 years, the Comoros have suffered from one of the highest rates of deforestation in the world and rank in the top ten countries most vulnerable to coral reef degradation. This is in part due to inequalities in how land and resources were allocated at independence, forcing poorer people into livelihoods based on unsustainable resource extraction. Subsequently, pressure on natural resources has been exacerbated by dependency on agriculture and fishing for 80% of livelihoods, widespread poverty (Comoros is ranked at 156 out of 189 countries on the Human Development Index), and a fast-growing population. Consequently, the natural resource base, whether terrestrial or marine, is not being given time to regenerate, and is rapidly being depleted. This process, made worse by the impacts of climate change, threatens the viability of both livelihoods and biodiversity. A stark statistic is that only ten rivers on Anjouan still flow permanently, compared to fifty around forty years ago. Efforts to reverse these trends since the 1980s have been largely unsuccessful. The country’s first protected area was created on the island of Moheli in 2001, and subsequent efforts led to the creation of terrestrial and marine protected areas on each island in 2020. However, laws relating to these protected areas and environmentally destructive practices lack support and application at the local level. Despite their reliance on natural resources, farmers and fishers – particularly women – are often excluded from access to resources, services, and decision-making, preventing them from playing an active role in conserving their ecosystems. A lack of social cohesion and respected leadership at this level also stymies collective community-based conservation action. Their Approach Dahari’s mission is to support rural communities in restoring the ecosystems of the Comoros by linking ecosystem restoration to livelihood security, encouraging farmers and fishers to commit to conservation. Their forests program aims to protect a third of Anjouan’s forests by 2027 through conservation agreements with farmers. Supported by universities, this initiative is being evaluated through a Randomized Control Trial. Research on the Critically Endangered Livingstone’s fruit bat, in partnership with Bat Conservation International, informs this conservation effort. They are also developing a second forest intervention on Grande Comore. Their agroforests program in Anjouan and Grande Comore focuses on restoring ecosystem services by planting over 50,000 trees annually and promoting agro-ecological techniques via 25 model farms. Their marine program aims to protect 950 hectares of reefs in Anjouan by 2027 through community-led reserves, supporting fisher governance and offering economic incentives. Advocacy work supports the potential nationwide extension of these programs. Why They Need Your Help Donations will support the development and expansion of their forest conservation agreements program, which protects the Critically Endangered Livingstone’s fruit bat and other terrestrial endemic biodiversity while securing water resources for local farmers. They aim to work with 1,000 farmers by 2027 to protect a third of Anjouan’s forests. Donations will also support the implementation of community-led permanent no-take zones with coastal villages. Through this effort, they aim to conserve 950 hectares of reefs by 2027, which are critical for marine biodiversity and local food security. These actions are key to ensuring ecosystem-based adaptation for rural communities in response to the increasing impacts of climate change.
You Are Our Hope for Madagascar!
SUPPORT Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Name: Madagasikara Voakajy Location: Bobaomby Complex Protected Area, North Madagascar Appeal Category: Capacity Building and Training Scientific Research Ecosystem Restoration Key Species: Giant baobab tree Crowned lemur Blind Stone Skink Challenges And Threats: Forest fires Deforestation Climate change Actions: Strengthen community capacity to sustainably manage nature Ecological monitoring Restoration of endangered trees The Challenge Bobaomby, the area located between Ambodimadiro going north to Cap d’Ambre, is rich in biodiversity, yet is undergoing a massive forest loss due to land clearing, forest fires, extension of the farmland, and an increase in charcoal production. In 15 years, the loss of forest cover continues to vary, averaging over 700 acres per year. These forests are the habitat of many endangered species which we believe are in major decline. Understanding scientific data such as the ecology of our focal species will allow us to develop appropriate conservation plans. Urgent Solutions In a strenuous effort to preserve the Bobaomby forest, Madagasikara Voakajy is intensifying its protection efforts by already strengthening patrolling efforts with the fund obtained in June 2023. We plan to extend these efforts to strengthen forest protection through local patrols. Investing in scientific research will provide us with data that will help us establish the right management strategy to conserve target species. Why Your Donation Matters The Bobaomby zone is an area with several charcoal permits, but we have identified several charcoal production areas where it is not permitted. Furthermore, Bobaomby has several sacred places with intact forests with high potential for biodiversity wealth. Given that we have obtained authorization from the local leaders to access these places, we would like to continue our conservation actions in these places, secure the necessary funds for biological surveys, and establish sustainable resource management plans. Partner Qualifications IUCN Member A distinguished Member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. IUCN Members are each vetted and voted on based on an independent, rigorous assessment and external references. Learn More Verified Partner One of Conservation Allies’ staff or trusted advisors has visited this organization and verified its work and impact. Legally Constituted This organization is formally constituted and is a legally recognized non-profit in its country of origin. Top Accountability Our experienced team has rigorously reviewed the organization’s annual accounts. Learn More Effective Impact We recognize this Partner for their tremendous efforts to make a difference for wildlife and local communities, as well as welcome technical support from Conservation Allies to improve and scale up their impact. Conservation Action Heroes We recognize this Partner for their high level of engagement with the Conservation Allies team and their demonstration of a clear commitment to our collective mission of making a real difference and having a major impact on wildlife and communities where it is needed most.
Save Madagascar’s Dry Forests
SUPPORT Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Name: Antrema Miray Association Location: Antrema Biocultural Site, in Northwest Madagascar Appeal Category: Community Support and Development Ecosystem Restoration Management of Protected Areas Key Species: Crowned sifaka Madagascar fish eagle Madagascar rosewood Challenges And Threats: Forest fires Agricultural expansion Non-local fisherman Actions: Intensify community patrols Construct patrol stations The Challenge The Antrema Biocultural Site is a unique community protected area that was established at the request of local communities to safeguard their rich biodiversity. Of particular importance are the crowned sifakas, which the local people consider to be incarnations of their ancestors. While these remarkable primates have experienced significant population growth over the past two decades (from 500 individuals in 2000 to approximately 800 in 2020), their habitat is increasingly threatened by encroaching savannah fires. These forest fires, often resulting from agricultural practices and climate change, are fragmenting the forest islands that serve as critical habitat for not only the sifakas but also numerous other endemic species. Without rapid intervention to reduce these fires, the long-term survival of this thriving population could be jeopardized despite their current growth trends. Urgent Appeal To protect the scattered forest islands that constitute habitats for many endemic animals and plants, Antrema Miray Association (AMI) has established a mixed multi-actor brigade composed of community members, forest rangers, and local police. This collaborative force works to enforce protection measures and monitor fire threats, especially during the vulnerable dry season when fire risks are highest. AMI needs support to construct strategically located patrol stations throughout the protected area and to train and equip community patrols with the necessary tools to prevent and combat forest fires. These efforts are essential for maintaining the integrity of this biocultural landscape where both biodiversity and cultural heritage are deeply intertwined. Why Your Donation Matters The presence of Antrema Miray Association in the Biocultural Site of Antrema and the Katsepy peninsula is critical for protecting the crowned sifakas and preserving the entire ecosystem within their habitat. Through their work, AMI helps maintain the delicate balance between conservation needs and community development. Donations directly support AMI’s fire prevention efforts, community patrol initiatives, and the construction of crucial monitoring stations. These actions not only protect the growing sifaka population but also help preserve the cultural connection between local communities and these revered primates. By supporting AMI, donors contribute to a sustainable model of conservation where biodiversity protection and community welfare are achieved in harmony, ensuring that both the sifakas and the people who consider them sacred can thrive together for generations to come. Partner Qualifications IUCN Member A distinguished Member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. IUCN Members are each vetted and voted on based on an independent, rigorous assessment and external references. Learn More Verified Partner One of Conservation Allies’ staff or trusted advisors has visited this organization and verified its work and impact. Legally Constituted This organization is formally constituted and is a legally recognized non-profit in its country of origin. Top Accountability Our experienced team has rigorously reviewed the organization’s annual accounts. Learn More Effective Impact We recognize this Partner for their tremendous efforts to make a difference for wildlife and local communities, as well as welcome technical support from Conservation Allies to improve and scale up their impact. Conservation Action Heroes We recognize this Partner for their high level of engagement with the Conservation Allies team and their demonstration of a clear commitment to our collective mission of making a real difference and having a major impact on wildlife and communities where it is needed most.
Preserve Panama’s Ecosystems
SUPPORT Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Name: Adopt a Panama Rainforest Association (ADOPTA) Location: Cerro Chucantí, Panama Appeal Category: Community Support and Development Ecotourism Ecosystem Restoration Endangered Species Government Policy Protected Area Management Wildlife Conservation Key Species: Colombian Spider Monkey Chucantí Centipede Snake Chucantí Salamander Challenges And Threats: Clearance of rainforest for cattle ranching Slash and burn activities Logging Actions: Protected area management Expand ecotourism infrastructure Community education and engagement The Challenge The cloud forests of Cerro Chucantí Reserve in eastern Panama rise to 4,700 feet in elevation and sustain a diverse tropical forest ecosystem. The geographic isolation of the Cerro Chucantí mountaintop reserve has allowed its flora and fauna to diversify considerably, such that it contains a number of locally endemic species found nowhere else on Earth. There have been many discoveries of species new to science at this unique site, including salamanders, frogs and snakes. Unfortunately, the rainforests in Cerro Chucantí are under significant threat from slash and burn activities, logging and cattle ranching. Urgent Solutions ADOPTA will work to strengthen the protection of the reserve through hiring forest guards and working in conjunction with the local government. Patrols will ensure the forest remains intact and poaching is stopped. An important part of the long-term strategy is ensuring local community support, and ADOPTA’s mission includes educating, training and engaging the community in conservation activities. Why Your Donation Matters With support from donors, ADOPTA can ensure the Cerro Chucantí Private Nature Reserve is safeguarded for all wildlife. Furthermore, the recently acquired San Bartolo Private Nature Reserve preserves the last remnants of lowland Pacific rainforest and fosters biodiversity akin to the biodiverse Osa Peninsula. By donating, supporters play a vital role in preserving these unique ecosystems and the remarkable species that inhabit them. Partner Qualifications IUCN Member A distinguished Member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. IUCN Members are each vetted and voted on based on an independent, rigorous assessment and external references. Learn More Verified Partner One of Conservation Allies’ staff or trusted advisors has visited this organization and verified its work and impact. Legally Constituted This organization is formally constituted and is a legally recognized non-profit in its country of origin. Top Accountability Our experienced team has rigorously reviewed the organization’s annual accounts. Learn More Effective Impact We recognize this Partner for their tremendous efforts to make a difference for wildlife and local communities, as well as welcome technical support from Conservation Allies to improve and scale up their impact. Conservation Action Heroes We recognize this Partner for their high level of engagement with the Conservation Allies team and their demonstration of a clear commitment to our collective mission of making a real difference and having a major impact on wildlife and communities where it is needed most.
Urgent Protection in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
FUNDING GOAL $12,175 SUPPORT Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Join our many supporters in creating a real and meaningful impact for our planet! Partner Snapshot Partner name: Fundación ProAves Location: El Dorado Nature Reserve, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia Appeal Category: Ecosystem Restoration Endangered Species Protected Area Management Reforestation Wildlife Conservation Key Species: Santa Marta Parakeet Santa Marta Toro San Lorenzo Harlequin Frog Challenges and Threats: Illegal Invasions to claim and clear forest Vacation home developments Cattle pasture lands Actions: Reserve rangers Improve Protection Forest restoration The Challenge On Colombia’s Caribbean shores stands the highest coastal mountain on earth. The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is a corrugated pyramid of rock that rises almost four miles high. This ancient massif that dates back to the Jurassic period contains a microcosm of the entire planet from deserts to rainforest to glaciers with an extraordinary diversity of plants and animals found nowhere else. It is regarded as the planet’s single most important site for threatened and endemic biodiversity, as it boasts the highest concentration of endemic bird species in the world. As a result, the prestigious journal Science dubbed the area the “Most Irreplaceable Site on Earth” and a major priority for biodiversity conservation. Located on the Sierra Nevada’s most vulnerable northwestern flank—less than ten miles from the city of Santa Marta—is perhaps the world’s most important nature reserve: El Dorado. Established in 2005 by our Colombian partner Fundación ProAves, the reserve protects over 3,200 acres, safeguarding habitat for threatened species such as the Critically Endangered Santa Marta Toro and the Santa Marta Harlequin Frog. However, in recent years land speculation around the reserve has spiraled out of control as the reserves offers surrounding areas with exceptional natural resources such as clean water, cooler climes and spectacular views. Unfortunately this speculation has spurred some unscrupulous individuals to try and illegal invade some parts of the reserve to claim land and then sell it. ProAves is desperate to increase protective measures at this Reserve. Urgent Solutions Following decades of uncontrolled colonization and agricultural expansion, less than 15 percent of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta’s original highland forest remains intact. All the more important that the El Dorado Nature Reserve represents one of the last refuges of strict protection for this mecca of endemic biodiversity. Principle threats include illegal invasions of the reserve to claim and clear forest then sell it for vacation home developments. The construction of vacation homes in the cooler climes of the mountain poses a growing danger to the forests and with land prices quadrupling each year, the demand for land is putting immense pressure on the reserve boundaries and what little forest survives outside the reserve. Unfortunately, the area’s many endangered and endemic species are concentrated in these cooler montane forests where threats are greatest. Almost every endemic species in the massif is struggling to survive amidst the continued destruction of their habitat. This appeal will provide critical resources to fund and equip three new Reserve Rangers, establish a new Ranger Station where threats are greatest and establish a communication network for alerts across the reserve to rapidly respond to threats. Why your donation matters With invasions and deforestation placing this biodiversity jewel at tremendous risk, our partner urgently seeks support increase protective measures with additional reserve Rangers, new ranger stations and a communications system for alerts across the reserve. Your help will ensure the reserve continues to be a safe haven for the planet’s most important biodiversity hotspot. Partner Qualifications IUCN Member A distinguished Member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. IUCN Members are each vetted and voted on based on an independent, rigorous assessment and external references. Learn More Verified Partner One of Conservation Allies’ staff or trusted advisors has visited this organization and verified its work and impact. Legally Constituted This organization is formally constituted and is a legally recognized non-profit in its country of origin. Top Accountability Our experienced team has rigorously reviewed the organization’s annual accounts. Learn More Effective Impact We recognize this Partner for their tremendous efforts to make a difference for wildlife and local communities, as well as welcome technical support from Conservation Allies to improve and scale up their impact. Conservation Action Heroes We recognize this Partner for their high level of engagement with the Conservation Allies team and their demonstration of a clear commitment to our collective mission of making a real difference and having a major impact on wildlife and communities where it is needed most. SUPPORT THIS APPEAL
Madagasikara Voakajy
DONATE TO MADAGASIKARA VOAKAJY Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Appeal Snapshot Partner: Madagasikara Voakajy Location: Madagascar, Africa Category: Capacity Building and Training Ecosystem Restoration Scientific Research Urgent Appeals: You Are Our Hope For Madagascar! Date Founded: 2005 Website: www.madagasikara-voakajy.org Partner Qualifications: IUCN MemberA distinguished Member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. IUCN Members are each vetted and voted on based on an independent, rigorous assessment and external references. Learn More Verified PartnerOne of Conservation Allies’ staff or trusted advisors has visited this organization and verified its work and impact. Legally ConstitutedThis organization is formally constituted and is a legally recognized non-profit in its country of origin. Top AccountabilityOur experienced team has rigorously reviewed the organization’s annual accounts. Learn More Effective ImpactWe recognize this Partner for their tremendous efforts to make a difference for wildlife and local communities, as well as welcome technical support from Conservation Allies to improve and scale up their impact. Conservation Action HeroesWe recognize this Partner for their high level of engagement with the Conservation Allies team and their demonstration of a clear commitment to our collective mission of making a real difference and having a major impact on wildlife and communities where it is needed most. About Madagasikara Voakajy Madagasikara Voakajy is conservation non-profit organization based in Bobaomby, Madagascar, that is dedicated to the conservation of endemic and critically endangered species in Madagascar. Their mission is to preserve Madagascar’s endemic species from extinction in the wild. They recognize that this is impossible to achieve without the involvement of local community members and are thus dedicated to taking a locally-led approach to conservation. Since 2006, Madigasikara Voakajy has carried out research on the Golden mantella frog in eastern Madagascar, leading its conservation strategy. In 2015, a new protected area was created to ensure the frog’s conservation. Five years later, the Golden mantella frog was down-listed from Critically Endangered to Endangered on the IUCN Red List. This is only one of Madigasikara Voakajy’s many recent accomplishments conservation. Between 2009-2012, Madagasikara Voakajy investigated patterns of bushmeat hunting in Madagascar. Their results highlighted the significance of hunting in the decline of lemur populations. Since then, stopping lemur hunting has been a top priority in all of Madagasikara Voakajy’s conservation projects. Since 2014, Madagasikara Voakajy has investigated the biology and ecology of the Critically Endangered Perrier’s baobab, of which only 99 mature individuals are found in the wild. By 2020, they had located an additional 50 mature individuals, produced over 5,000 seedlings, and planted them. They continue to monitor the survival and growth of the planted seedlings. Their Challenges A large part of the forests of Bobaomby have been impacted by loggers due to the expansion of agricultural land, despite the fact that these forests are home to many endemic flora and fauna. The lack of funding to implement conservation tactics for the forests and wildlife species constitutes a major challenge in this area. Their Approach Local communities are at the heart of Madagasikara Voakajy’s conservation approach. Their main objectives for 2024-2028 are: Research: Better understand the biology and ecology of target species, how they interact with humans, and their conservation status Governance: Establish local structures capable of effectively managing the conservation of target species and their habitats Valorisation: Identify and promote wildlife-based economic models that can generate essential benefits for local communities while simultaneously encouraging them to reduce pressures on species of concern and their natural habitats, ultimately resulting in increased conservation success Restoration: Restore degraded habitats of target species in the wild Madagasikara Voakajy uses the results of scientific studies to guide their conservation efforts. With donor support in 2023, they planted 6,000 trees over 10 acres alongside local villagers. They also created an agreement with the community to plant baobabs, an indigenous tree of great cultural significance that is also vital for Madagascar’s wildlife. Why They Need Your Help Madagasikara Voakajy is looking for support to continue their forest restoration work and to strengthen and train their staff and community members on the sustainable management of natural resources. They are also working to advance scientific research on the key species existing of Bobaomby in order to improve their conservation strategies. All of their conservation activities are reliant upon donations to continue.
Fundación ProAves
DONATE TO FUNDACIÓN PROAVES Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner: Fundación ProAves Location: Colombia, Latin America Category: Endangered Species Land Purchases Wildlife Conservation Urgent Appeals: Urgent Land Purchase to Save Endangered Species Date Founded: 1998 Website: www.proaves.org Partner Qualifications: IUCN MemberA distinguished Member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. IUCN Members are each vetted and voted on based on an independent, rigorous assessment and external references. Learn More Verified PartnerOne of Conservation Allies’ staff or trusted advisors has visited this organization and verified its work and impact. Legally ConstitutedThis organization is formally constituted and is a legally recognized non-profit in its country of origin. Top AccountabilityOur experienced team has rigorously reviewed the organization’s annual accounts. Learn More Effective ImpactWe recognize this Partner for their tremendous efforts to make a difference for wildlife and local communities, as well as welcome technical support from Conservation Allies to improve and scale up their impact. Conservation Action HeroesWe recognize this Partner for their high level of engagement with the Conservation Allies team and their demonstration of a clear commitment to our collective mission of making a real difference and having a major impact on wildlife and communities where it is needed most. About Fundación ProAves The Fundación ProAves was hatched 25 years ago by a group of Colombian conservationists desperate to save the Yellow-eared parrot from the brink of extinction. They succeeded in what is widely considered one of the greatest species revivals ever documented. Inspired by this new hope, ProAves expanded its efforts to save other globally threatened species, especially birds and amphibians throughout Colombia, by means of research, innovative conservation actions, and community outreach. ProAves is the leading national conservation non-profit in Colombia, which is one of the most biologically diverse countries on earth. ProAves is active across all major biomes and regions of Colombia and manages 28 Nature Reserves in critical biodiversity hotspots, permanently protecting the homes of countless endangered species and unique habitats. The passion and commitment to conservation shown by the ProAves family is nurtured by alliances and collaboration with local and indigenous communities, with whom they work to save biodiversity. The mission of Fundación ProAves is to protect birds and biodiversity in Colombia through research, specific conservation actions, and outreach with the community. Their Challenges Colombia is home to an astounding diversity of landscapes, included a vast area of the Amazon, the glacier-capped mountains of the Andes, mangroves along the Pacific Coast, vast stretches of the Caribbean Sea, and the open savanna of the Orinoco River basin—combined, these habitats hold some of the greatest biological diversity on the planet. In fact, Colombia is second only to Brazil as the most “megadiverse” country on earth, hosting over 10% of the planet’s biodiversity. Worldwide, it ranks first in bird and orchid species diversity and second in plants, butterflies, freshwater fishes, and amphibians. Tragically, Colombia currently faces multiple major threats to its once-vast forest landscapes. The instability from the COVID-19 pandemic crisis allowed unscrupulous persons to invade protected areas and exploit natural resources as government entities struggled to respond. Combining this with the 2016 peace process that sparked a tsunami of natural resource exploitation and colonization, deforestation rates are skyrocketing to some of the highest worldwide. The unprecedented exploitation of Colombia’s natural treasures has decimated vital habitats necessary for the survival of many unique and range-restricted species. ProAves has scaled up their actions to stop deforestation. They continue to face mounting challenges but will continue to fight to save precious wildlife and habitats across Colombia. Their Approach ProAves conservation approach is built on 25 years of effective science-based, laser-focused biodiversity conservation action. Their tried and tested field experience has led to some of the most successful conservation impacts and outcomes in Latin America. Their objectives include: Targeted Research in Search of Conservation Solutions: Locating priority areas for endangered species, increasing knowledge of threats to those species, designing conservation actions that address those threats, and establishing conservation strategies for Colombia. Direct Conservation Action: Implementing science-based action plans and strategies to save endangered species and sites. This includes establishing new Protected Areas, improving and strengthening reserve management plans, and promoting policies for the protection and conservation of biodiversity and their habitats. Community Outreach: Working with local people is key to ensuring conservation actions survive in the long term. ProAves prioritizes environmental education for youth and helps provide communities with knowledge and skills to sustainably benefit from nature, such as ecotourism training and maintaining traditional knowledge and practices. ProAves Reserves are not islands of biodiversity, but are instead interactive nodes of conservation within the larger landscape. ProAves makes a concerted effort to work with and educate the community through campaigns, workshops, and capacity building. A clear example of these actions is at the El Paujíl ProAves Reserve, where direct conservation and environmental education carried out to save the Critically Endangered Blue-billed curassow resulted in a ban on hunting this turkey-sized bird. Consequently, the population density of the curassow has increased from 3.1 individuals per km2 in 2004 to over 8.4 individuals per km2 in 2020. This significant population increase shows the importance of the protected areas and working with the community. Why They Need Your Help Your donation to ProAves will help them to: Save more than 12% of all bird species on the planet (1,337 bird species in ProAves reserves) Protect in perpetuity more than 160,600 acres of crucial wildlife habitat across Colombia that contains an estimated 10% of all flora and fauna species on Earth Support over 70 conservationists dedicated to protecting Colombia’s wonderful wildlife
Fikambanana Bongolava Maitso
DONATE TO FBM Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner: Fikambanana Bongolava Maitso (FBM) Location: Madagascar, Africa Category: Community Support and Development Protected Area Management Ecosystem Restoration Urgent Appeals: Protect The Bongolava Forest Corridor Date Founded: 2005 Website: www.bongolavamaitso.mg Partner Qualifications: Verified PartnerOne of Conservation Allies’ staff or trusted advisors has visited this organization and verified its work and impact. Legally ConstitutedThis organization is formally constituted and is a legally recognized non-profit in its country of origin. Effective ImpactWe recognize this Partner for their tremendous efforts to make a difference for wildlife and local communities, as well as welcome technical support from Conservation Allies to improve and scale up their impact. communities where it is needed most. About Fikambanana Bongolava Maitso Fikambanana Bongolava Maitso is a non-profit organization, mainly run by farmers living around the Bongolava Forest Corridor Protected Area in Madagascar. Their mission is to contribute to the reduction of poverty in rural areas by promoting the conservation of biodiversity and natural resources. They support the economic development of rural communities and the conservation of the Bongolava Protected Area through sustainable management and community involvement. Their Challenges One of FBM’s main challenges is preserving forest fragments against vegetation fires, agricultural clearing, and harvesting. The production of charcoal around the Protected Area and the cleaning of crop fields using fire are the main sources of vegetation fires. Over the last 10 years, the price of corn and black-eyed peas in the Sofia region has increased significantly, which has led to the expansion of cultivation fields. This has increased clearings throughout the Protected Area, further fragmenting the forests and reducing viable habitat for wildlife. Their Approach Members of Fikambanana Bongolava Maitso patrol the Protected Area daily for illegal activities. All offenses in the field are handled by judicial police officers of the DREDD forestry administration. Furthermore, FBM established firebreaks around forest fragments and actively fight fires that break out. In the sustainable use zone (buffer zone) of the protected area, they manage the production of crops that do not require forest clearing. This allows the occupants in the buffer zone to continue farming while preserving the remaining forest fragments. Why They Need Your Help Your support allows Fikambanana Bongolava Maitso to continue their work of preventing wildfires and illegal logging in the Bongolava Forest Corridor Protected Area, and to bring new, sustainable agricultural techniques to the area. FBM relies on donations to conserve the forest, increase environmental education among children and adults, and mobilize the chiefs and mayors of Fokontany to assist with outreach activities.
Last Stand to Save Imperiled Forest in Madagascar
SUPPORT Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Name: Association Fanamby Location: Menabe Antimena Protected Area, western Madagascar Appeal Category: Community Support and Development Ecosystem Restoration Endangered Species Protected Area Management Reforestation Wildlife Conservation Key Species: Giant Baobab Giant Jumping Rat Madame Berthe’s mouse lemur (the world’s smallest primate) Challenges And Threats: Forest fires Logging for timber and charcoal Agricultural encroachment for corn Actions: Ramp up ranger patrols “Green Brigades” Fire-fighting equipment Ranger station construction The Challenge The Menabe Antimena Protected Area, a sanctuary of unparalleled biodiversity located in western Madagascar, has been rapidly shrinking due to deforestation caused by commercial agriculture and logging. With just one-quarter of its original forest remaining intact in 2021, urgent action was needed as dozens of endemic species were at imminent risk of extinction. Since the official declaration of the Menabe Antimena Protected Area in 2015, this region has been plagued by intense deforestation by fires and forest clearance caused by seasonal non-local individuals planting corn. Urgent Appeal In a desperate endeavor to preserve the Menabe Antimena forest, Fanamby is intensifying protection efforts through establishing rapid response ranger teams, dubbed the “Green Brigades”, composed of rangers, police and government officials who can enforce stringent forest protection measures. Conservation Allies has made a ground-breaking multi-year commitment to help conserve these highly threatened forests, supporting activities including a combination of conservation enforcement actions and community livelihood support, combined with efforts to create long-term financing to ensure sustained conservation of the landscape. Why Your Donation Matters Fanamby’s multiple-jurisdiction conservation brigades are swiftly arresting invaders and loggers within the core forested areas and enforcing strict fire controls to prevent clearing forests to grow corn for cattle feed. These teams face regular confrontations with invaders who are well organized and funded by commercial interests. Your support to equip them with communications gear and establish a new ranger station will ensure they can defend the incredibly important Menabe Antimena Protected Area. Partner Qualifications IUCN Member A distinguished Member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. IUCN Members are each vetted and voted on based on an independent, rigorous assessment and external references. Learn More Verified Partner One of Conservation Allies’ staff or trusted advisors has visited this organization and verified its work and impact. Legally Constituted This organization is formally constituted and is a legally recognized non-profit in its country of origin. Top Accountability Our experienced team has rigorously reviewed the organization’s annual accounts. Learn More Effective Impact We recognize this Partner for their tremendous efforts to make a difference for wildlife and local communities, as well as welcome technical support from Conservation Allies to improve and scale up their impact. Conservation Action Heroes We recognize this Partner for their high level of engagement with the Conservation Allies team and their demonstration of a clear commitment to our collective mission of making a real difference and having a major impact on wildlife and communities where it is needed most.
