Socio Bosque

The purpose of the program “Socio Bosque” “Forest Partner” is to avoid deforestation and to protect its ecological, economical and cultural value; as well as to improve the living conditions of rural communities.

The program provides economical incentives to indigenous communities that voluntarily compromise their efforts to the conservation and protection of its natural forest.

The Kichwa Añangu Community decided to apply to this program, and after fulfilling all the requirements; on June 25, the Environment Ministry and the Community signed this agreement for a period of 20 years for a territory of twenty thousand hectares of primary forest.

Janet Wilson and Catherine Gleave
of GIFT International.

Fund Raising

A recent donation from GIFT International enabled the community to purchase an infocus for the school. GIFT International is a small Northern Ireland-based organisation committed to education, community empowerment and environmental sustainability throughout the world. Having experienced the work of the Napo Wildlife Centre, GIFT International is keen to further assist the community by supporting education locally and promoting the importance of the Napo Wildlife Centre’s vital environmental work globally.