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Amazon Emergency Fund Scales Up
The Amazon Emergency Fund (AEF) received a $2 million donation from the French Government to deliver COVID-19 relief to indigenous communities.
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SOS Rainforest Live: Major Artists Unite in Support of Indigenous Guardians of the Rainforests Threatened by the COVID-19 Pandemic
On June 21st, major international artists will join in solidarity with indigenous peoples for a livestream concert to raise awareness and support for indigenous forest guardians under extreme threat from the coronavirus.
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Rainforest Foundation US Partners With Indigenous Peoples and Ally Organizations on New Amazon Emergency Fund
RFUS has joined forces with COICA and other NGOs to establish a fund that supports indigenous communities facing COVID-19.
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A Call to Protect and Support Rainforest Peoples From COVID-19
A joint statement by Rainforest Foundation US, UK, and Norway in support of indigenous communities facing COVID-19.
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In the News: How Crypto Will Change the Face of Charity
Rainforest Foundation US’s Suzanne Pelletier and other charity heads discuss the future of cryptocurrency.
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Indigenous Peoples in the Amazon Mobilize to Prevent COVID-19
RFUS is assisting indigenous communities to access and share COVID-19 prevention information.
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Rainforest Foundation US’s Response to COVID-19
Reflections from the Rainforest Foundation US team and initial steps we are taking to address the potential impact of this virus on indigenous communities
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Video: Rainforest Foundation US 2019 Year In Review
Rainforest Foundation US Senior Geographer, Cameron Ellis, shares an overview of the major victories of Rainforest Foundation US in 2019.
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Want to Fight Climate Change Effectively? Here’s Where to Donate Your Money
Vox featured Rainforest Foundation US in an article that lists 6 high-impact organizations addressing the climate crisis.
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Indigenous Communities Worked Hard for Peace in Colombia
After 52 years of armed conflict, the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia reached a definitive peace agreement. The conflict disproportionately affected the country’s indigenous population.