Conservation Education for 60,000 Colombian Youth!

Dear Friends

I am happy to share our newest updates from our project, Conservation education for 60,000 Colombian youths. Back in July, the Rana Chiva participated in Santa Marta’s Fiesta Del Mar, sharing the spirit of conservation education with thousands of attendees! Since then, we have held over 25 more engagements, visiting schools and reaching over 3,000 children and young people with our message about the importance of native birds and habitats, with more visits planned for December. 

We have been spreading awareness about the importance of endemic species and local habitats through interactive games and activities. We also teach students and families about how they can integrate sustainable practices into their households, such as composting, recycling, and planting home gardens. 

Environmental education for young people has a multitude of positive effects. For example, building stronger relationships with nature creates more resilience by providing students with resources to relieve anxiety and connect with others. Environmental education fosters deeper care for the environment, helping students grow into a generation that lives in harmony with nature. Many of the schools we visit are located in rural and low-income areas that would not otherwise have the resources to provide this type of education to their students — and your donations make it possible for us to provide it to them. 

Thank you so much for supporting our project; we could not do it without you.

With heartfelt gratitude, 

The Women for Conservation Team

Dear Donors, 

At the end of July, Women for Conservation was honored to participate in the Fiesta Del Mar in Santa Marta, Colombia, celebrating the city’s 500th year. The Fiesta Del Mar is an annual celebration of the city’s history, culture, and connection to the sea, and this year, the celebration was dedicated to environmental conservation. 

We were lucky to have our Rana Chiva, our travelling environmental education classroom, be part of the vibrant parade through the city. The float was led by our presidents Sara Inés Lara and Isabella Cortés Lara, spreading the energy of environmental conservation through the streets. Additionally, we hosted educational activities for children throughout the weeklong celebration. It was heartwarming to see the children passionately throw themselves into environmental education, playing games, making art, and celebrating the profound beauty of Colombia’s landscape. 

Thanks to your generous support, we have been able to continue providing world-changing conservation education to over 40,000 young Colombian people through the Rana Chiva. We believe that education sparks passion and a sense of responsibility that has the power to inspire action. Not to mention, through this initiative, we expose young people to new opportunities they may not have access to otherwise in their rural communities.

Through supporting this project, you are helping inspire young people to become a generation full of compassion and respect for the environment, shaping a future where humans and nature can coexist in harmony. This project is close to our hearts, and we are so glad you have chosen to be a part of it. 

If you are interested, more photos and videos can be found of the Fiesta Del Mar and the Rana Chiva on our Instagram, @mujeresporlaconservacion 

We are proud to be able to share this news with you, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Sincerely,

The Women for Conservation Team.