Month: February 2021

Patricia Gualinga – Human Rights Defender

“Destroying the Amazon is the destruction of the world.” – Patricia Gualinga The Amazon has been called the “lungs of the world”, producing one-third of the world’s oxygen. Deforestation and oil excavation threaten this rich biodiverse region, and ultimately, all of us. Many of those fighting to defend the Amazon are the Indigenous leaders who… Read more »

Support for the Kichwa Indigenous Community in Ecuador

“MY ENTIRE COMMUNITY IS UNDER WATER AFTER EXTREME FLOODINGS! My family, my friends, and people along the Bobonaza river basin have lost their homes, crops, animals, everything. The bridge that connects my community is destroyed. The school is gone. It is the worst flooding ever in the region. I am devastated and I feel powerless… Read more »

Schools in Zimbabwe are still closed – but food gets to the students

Zimbabwe has been under strict Covid lockdown measures, where no movement has been allowed and gatherings of more than 30 people are banned.  Travel is limited to essential travel only and schools are closed until further notice. For anyone else, this would have stopped the final distribution of the highly nutritious porridge meal packs that… Read more »

A special visit for the bushfire-affected koalas

Late last year you may remember Zoos Victoria announced that 14 bushfire-affected koalas were released back to their homes in East Gippsland. Here’s an update on how they are doing. After multiple surgeries for severe burns and treatment at Healesville Sanctuary, followed by rehabilitation at Phillip Island Nature Parks, vets have now completed the first… Read more »

Never underestimate the power of pants!

Sponsoring children wherever in the world is no mean feat and requires planning and preparation from “The Sponsor”, which is facilitated through Grand Circle Foundation. Our travelers often fall in love with children they meet and ask us to kindly help provide assistance for the students to finish school. Since 2015 across East Africa, GCF… Read more »