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The Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF), the largest contributor to Alaskan conservation efforts, fights the world’s largest threat—climate change. With more than 60% of Alaska designated as federal public lands, ACF took the lead more than 30 years ago to protect this exquisite wilderness. The ACF battles against such formidable global pressures as changes in planetary wind… Read more »

A barrier island located roughly one hundred miles off Nova Scotia’s coast, Sable Island’s rich history includes centuries of shipwrecks, critical weather monitoring, and a robust ecology of seals, vibrant marine habitat, and hundreds of rare birds found nowhere else on earth. Its famous wild horses symbolize the island’s untamed wilderness and attract a community… Read more »

Pioneers of practicing eco-labels that recognize products produced in an environmentally responsible manner, the Rainforest Alliance set a new set of standards for growing bananas and coffee. The hazards to the environment and farm workers from these crops include high levels of pesticides, sub- standard housing, unsafe drinking water, and tropical diseases. We support the Alliance’s uniting… Read more »

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 »