Rainforest Foundation US
 United States  / New York  |  Environment

The mission of the Rainforest Foundation is to support indigenous and traditional people of the world's rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfill their rights.

In 1989, Sting and Trudie Styler founded The Rainforest Foundation in response to a direct request for help from a Kayapo Indian leader in Brazil who was seeking to protect his peoples' land and culture. The organization's initial project led to a role coordinating the first ever privately funded demarcation of Indian land in the region. Since its founding, the Rainforest Foundation US has implemented innovative projects in partnership with indigenous groups and grassroots organizations in Latin America. Our staff works with partner organizations in the rainforest to help indigenous communities gain fundamental human rights, map their territories and file claims for land title, lobby for enforcement of laws and policy reforms,develop local sustainable development initiatives and monitor and manage natural resources.

Securing land rights and natural resources

Promoting women’s empowerment

Building community leadership

Ensuring indigenous participation in climate change initiatives

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