By donating directly to our Communities and Territorial Governance Initiative (CTGI), you will support the creation of economic alternatives to deforestation in the Amazon, as well as trainings and technical support for communities to engage with and access climate and conservation finance.
All one-time donations of $60 OR a monthly, sustainer donation of $5/month will receive a chocolate bar made by our indigenous Suruí partners in Brazil as a thank you! CTGI partners with indigenous communities in Brazil to sustainably produce products like cacao, açaí, Brazil nuts, and artisan products, and these chocolate bars are a result of trees planted through this work!
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Indigenous peoples and local communities are some of the best stewards of the world’s forests, biodiversity, and critical traditional knowledge. Indigenous communities have stewarded their lands for generations, yet threats like land grabbing, mining, and agricultural expansion hinder their abilities to effectively protect their lands, which are also critical to global climate goals. These communities are calling for finance and technical support to be able to secure their rights, keep their forests standing, and create sustainable economic alternatives to deforestation.
CTGI partners directly with indigenous and local communities in Brazil and across Latin America. Over two decades of work together has taught us that long-term collaboration and supporting indigenous communities is the most effective way to protect our forests and biodiversity. These partnerships help communities manage their lands, resources, food security, and healthcare in ways that align with their cultures and worldviews.