9 Best Charities for Protecting the Amazon Rainforest (Complete 2023 List)
Whether you’re passionate about advocating for the rights of indigenous communities, fighting against industries that cause deforestation, or preserving the Amazon rainforest for future generations, there are various charities you can support. We are honored to be listed as one of the top charities to support in 2023.
Rainforest Foundation US Earns Spot on Year-End “Best Charities” Lists
With so many global charities supporting the climate, we are proud and grateful to see several publications recognize Rainforest Foundation US on their “Best Charities” lists.
To Counter Climate Change, We Must Protect Indigenous Peoples: an Op-Ed by RFUS’s Executive Director
To counteract climate change, we must protect indigenous peoples. Rainforest Foundation US’s Executive Director lays out why.
In Honor of Earth Day, Donate to These Organizations
Marie Claire highlights RFUS and other environmental groups to support, on Earth Day and every day.
Ticuna Community Uses Technology to Protect their Art and Traditions (Article in Spanish)
Mongabay features Ticuna forest patrollers, part of RFUS’s Rainforest Alert program, who use their mobile phones to document festivals and traditions of community artisans.
Indigenous Groups Unveil Plan to Protect 80% of the Amazon in Peru and Ecuador
Mongabay describes a plan for Amazon protection proposed by indigenous partners and supported by RFUS.
Want to Fight Climate Change Effectively? Here’s Where to Donate Your Money
For three years in a row, Vox has featured Rainforest Foundation US in an article that lists high-impact organizations addressing the climate crisis.
What is Deforestation–And is Stopping it Really Possible?
The Guardian explains the link between forests and global climate, and how indigenous communities halt deforestation, including the PNAS study backing satellite monitoring and alerts for forest loss.
Indigenous Amazon Communities Fight Deforestation with New Early-Alert Tool
Scientific American writes about the PNAS study supporting Rainforest Alert’s proven impact in Peru.
Climate Change: Technology Boosts Efforts to Curb Tree Loss in Amazon
BBC covers the study backing the success of Rainforest Alert, RFUS’s program that equips indigenous communities with technology to curb deforestation.
