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February 3, 2016

The heart of the forest
is the village that protects it


“The life of the forest is in accordance with our way of life and our culture”

Cesar Escual, Cutivireni Village, Peru

People have lived in harmony with the forest for countless generations. They are the key to halting deforestation.

This valentine’s we’re sharing our love for the villages keeping the forest safe.

The heart of the forest <br /> is the village that protects it The indigenous nation here is Bantu, and the rainforest is threatened by mining. Peneluta is one of five villages that Cool Earth is partnering with in the Congo. Read More Peneluta village, DR Congo Location: Maniema Province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
women and children in rainforest Our first partner village, Cutivireni is part of a group of twelce villages that together are protecting more than 80,000 acres of at risk rainforest Read More Cutivireni village, Peru Location: Ene Valley, Department of Junín, Central Peru
men infront of hut in rainforest The key threats to the forest here are logging and extraction. Cool Earth are supporting the development of fish farms and cacao production. Read More Huaracayo village, Peru Location: Department of Amazonas, northern Peru
The heart of the forest <br /> is the village that protects it Our newest village partnership in the Asháninka, Oviri lies between the steep mountains along the Rio Tambo, a powerful river that joins the Urubamba Read More Oviri Village, Peru Location: Ene Valley, Department of Junín, Central Peru
women showcasing their jewellery The home of the AMARNO womens cooperative, Urakuza is flighting deforestation with jewellery made with love from seeds gathered from the forest. Read More Urakuza Village, Peru Location: Department of Amazonas, northern Peru
people leaving in boats on rainforest river Our first village partnership in Papua New Guinea, where the rainforest meets the sea and coconuts hold the key to halting deforestation Read More Gadaisu village, PNG Location: Suau District, Milne Bay Province, eastern Papua New Guinea

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Comments

  • Dave says:
    February 9, 2016 at 6:14 pm

    I am not getting this.
    I thought that maybe Cool Earth could send a valentine card (maybe an e card?) to my valentine/s .
    Obviously my donation would have to cover C E’s costs and make a healthy difference to the help you quite clearly give these villages. if that is not what you have on offer I’ll have to think again about valentines day! PLEASE WRITE SOON TIME IS RUNNING OUT !!!

    Thanks

    Reply
  • Chloe Rickard says:
    February 10, 2016 at 9:19 am

    Hi Dave, You can sponsor trees in your loved one’s name – they’ll get an email with a certificate about their tree and your message:
    https://www.coolearth.org/shop/category/forest-gifts/sponsor-a-tree/

    Alternatively you can gift a donation to your loved one by clicking the ‘I’d like to gift my donation’ above. Your recipient will again get an email with your message, and will receive occasional updates about the partnership you’re supporting in their name.

    Both are an amazing way to show you love this Valentines. Hope this helps!

    Chloe
    Cool Earth

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