Our Rainforest Family: Linking People Across our Partnerships

Cool Earth's Global Family

We’re celebrating the families that are keeping the rainforest standing in Cool Earth’s partnerships around the globe.

The Ex-Loggers

Our Rainforest Family: Linking People Across our Partnerships

Huber grew up in Ayacucho in the Andes but relocated to Cuti to avoid the iron fist of the Shining Path. Like so many Huber struggled to find work in the rainforest but found work as a logger, he helped to shift the timbers and take them down to Puerto Ocopa for next to nothing. But then he met Mikaela Bustamante, from Cutivireni and everything changed, Huber fell in love. Logging was history. Huber Ex-Logger

Isaac had worked driving trucks for a logging company In Cool Earth's Gadaisu partnership. These days, he is working as a biodiversity officer and loves learning more about biodiversity and why it is so important for the rainforest. Whilst driving an ambulance into town Isaac caught the eye of Lelu – now they are dating and his work with the logging company is over. Isaac Ex-employee of logging company

The Women's Cooperative's

Wendy is a strong, welcoming figure within the Gadaisu village community. She's quite the host, and always has lots of people at her house, cooking and chatting. Wendy Chairlady of the JODAN sewing group

The ARMANO association formed out of a mothers’ club that used to cook together. Balbina converted the mothers’ club to an artisan committee Balbina Balbina is the president of the AMARNO association

The Musicians

You can hear Elimata before you see him. He's always singing and playing the guitar. Last year we played Elimata's recordings back to him, he said it was one of the best moments of his life to hear what his music sounds like to others. Elimata Plays guitar for the local church

When Saul isn't working you'll find him playing the cena flute late into the evening. When the music gets flowing after a cup of masato, the community joins in with some singing. Saul Coffee technician and flute player

Community Members

Since Mbake was a child, he has been committed to conserving the Congo's natural resources and serves a member of the conservation team Mbake Sivha Community conservation coordinator

Basil has dedicated plenty of time in helping maintain what he calls ' unique, rich culture and traditional heritage' of Papua New Guinea. You'll never find Basil without a smile on his face. Basil Committee Member