Conservation Education for 60,000 Colombian Youth!

Dear Supporter,

We are thrilled to share the inspiring story of Rana Chiva, our mobile environmental classroom that has brought conservation education to the farthest corners of Colombia. Over the past two years, the Rana Chiva has traveled more than 7,000 kilometers, reaching over 27,000 people across 94 schools and 17 municipalities.

Through interactive lessons and hands-on activities, this vibrant chiva bus has educated thousands about protecting endangered species like the Lynch’s Santander Frog, the Santander Mountain Grackle, and the Colombian Oak. By empowering students and communities to take action, we’re fostering a new generation of conservation allies committed to preserving Colombia’s biodiversity.

We’re excited to announce the release of a new documentary, Rana Chiva: Traveling the Path of Conservation. This 22-minute film highlights the bus’s incredible journey and the conservation milestones achieved thanks to your support. Watch it now and be inspired by the impact you’ve helped create!

 Watch the Documentary

Tomorrow, on Giving Tuesday, your support can go even further. Donations made on December 2nd will be matched, doubling your impact for conservation education across Colombia. By contributing, you’re not just supporting environmental education—you’re helping create a legacy of biodiversity conservation and inspiring hope for the future of our planet.

Together, we can make a difference. Donate tomorrow and double your impact!

With gratitude,
Isabella Cortes Lara
Executive Director & Co-Founder,

Women for Conservation

P.S. Every contribution counts. Help us continue the Rana Chiva’s mission by donating tomorrow—together, we’ll inspire and empower communities to protect Colombia’s incredible wildlife.

Links:

• Rana Chiva Bus Documentary

Dear GlobalGiving Donors,

We are overjoyed to share the incredible success of the Rana Chiva bus, which has reached nearly 30,000 rural Colombian school children with vital environmental education! Thanks to your unwavering support, we’ve been able to travel across some of Colombia’s most remote areas, inspiring thousands of young minds to protect their local ecosystems and the endangered species that call them home. The enthusiasm from these children has been truly heartwarming, and their growing passion for conservation is a direct reflection of the impact you’ve helped us create.

With this phenomenal success, we are thrilled to announce the next exciting chapter in this journey: the Reinita Chiva! Thanks to a small grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and generous donations from supporters like you, we are transforming the Rana Chiva bus into a mobile classroom focused on the conservation of endangered migratory birds. Building on the incredible work we've done so far, the Reinita Chiva will take our message of conservation even further, reaching more communities and expanding our focus to protect migratory bird species.

These birds, like the Reinita Cerúlea (Cerulean Warbler), travel vast distances between North and South America, and their survival depends on the conservation of habitats across continents. With the Reinita Chiva, we’ll continue delivering hands-on, engaging environmental education programs—this time with a focus on the critical role Colombia plays in the protection of migratory birds.

We are so excited for this new era of the Chiva bus, which builds on the sensational success of the Rana Chiva and brings a fresh focus to migratory bird conservation. Together, we are creating a ripple effect of awareness and action that crosses borders, protecting species and empowering communities to make a difference.

Thank you for believing in the power of education and for helping us take this next step! The future is bright, and with your continued support, we’ll keep spreading the message of conservation and protecting the incredible biodiversity of our planet.

With deep gratitude,
The Women for Conservation Team

Links:

• Colombian News featuring our new Reinita Chiva (Warbler Bus)