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Tambopata harbors some of the most biodiverse rainforest in the Amazon basin. Home to such rainforest creatures as monkeys, toucans, macaws, and jaguars, this region includes the Tambopata National Reserve and the Bahuaja Sonene National Park. TReeS Projects, a registered nonprofit organization founded mostly by biologists with worldwide membership, seeks to support biodiversity conservation and… Read more »

While recognized for its dramatic landscapes, including national parks and World Heritage–listed archaeological sites, Zimbabwe suffers from extreme poverty and political instability. This paradox seems an unlikely environment for an evolving conservation community collaborative. However, with poachers encroaching upon Zimbabwe’s borders daily, the Black Rhino population continues to decrease. At
the Black Rhino Breeding Project, a… Read more »

Founded in 2014, the Lesedi Primary School has been steadily growing year by year to cater to an increasing number of students and provide the children of the surrounding area with a quality education. The Lesedi Primary School was started by, Benson Siyawareva (whose wife was a former OAT guide), as a way to give… Read more »

From water to wildlife. When Grand Circle Foundation first partnered with this village in 2011 the only available water came from a water hole that was also frequented by wildlife, leading to many illnesses.  Partnership has brought significant positive changes to the Maasai living in this community.  Funding from the foundation has brought clean water… Read more »

GCF has been a partner with Santa Chiara since March 2017. It is a small church run by local nuns in Palermo. The church offers an after school program for local children in the neighborhood, which consists of both Sicilians and diverse immigrant families. Children are welcome to come as they please to the church’s… Read more »

The Farm at Eastman’s Corner was created to cultivate and support a strong, interactive community of local farmers and food producers. The Farm supports local food production by providing education and economic opportunities for farmers and artisans. 100% of the profit and 5% of all sales are donated to support Sawyer Park. The Farm provides opportunities, challenges,… Read more »

The Lewis Family Foundation created Alnoba to develop strong leaders and strong communities, help protect our wild places, support local farmers and promote healthy living, awaken reflection and creativity through art, and foster mindfulness. People come to Alnoba to continue their lifelong journey of learning and transformation. It is a place where people connect with… Read more »

Since 1993, Pinnacle Leadership and Team Development  has been helping businesses and organizations develop strong, courageous leaders and effective, high performing teams. They teach a simple, extremely effective leadership model that helps you stay aligned and focused on top people and tough issues, while practicing the values necessary to build trust throughout your organization and… Read more »

Founded in 1976, the Totem Heritage Center in Ketchikan, Alaska is dedicated to preserving the traditional arts and culture of Northwest Coast Native peoples. The Center houses the largest collection of 19th-century totem poles in the U.S. and serves as a cultural center for the Haida, Tlingit, and Tsimshian Native peoples. In its Native Arts… Read more »

Friends of Cedar Mesa works to ensure that the public lands in San Juan County, with all their cultural and natural values, are respected and protected. The greater Cedar Mesa area is a sacred and special place, full of natural beauty and rich cultural resources. The area is also faced with many challenges. In the… Read more »