The True Cost of Gold: Mining, Malaria, and the Fight for Indigenous Peoples’ Lands in Guyana 

A growing dual crisis of public health and environmental devastation is unfolding in the Amazon rainforest. Over the past decade, a surge in illegal and unregulated gold mining has had the unexpected side effect of leading to a sharp rise in malaria cases, disproportionately affecting Indigenous communities across the Guiana Shield.

Rainforest Foundation US’ response to COVID-19

RFUS is supporting our indigenous partners with deliveries of food and medical supplies as they battle Covid-19 in their communities.