The Earth Innovation Institute (EII) urgently needs your help. The sudden suspension of U.S. foreign aid has put our essential work in the Peruvian and Colombia Amazon at risk. For 12 years, our expert, on-the-ground teams have supported farmers, indigenous peoples, and local governments to increase food security while keeping Amazon forests, rivers and watersheds healthy. The states, regional governments and departments we support cover 40% of the Amazon forest.

What We Do

For over a decade, EII has worked hand-in-hand with local communities, regional governments, and diverse stakeholders to:

• Empower Indigenous and rural communities with tools for sustainable farming, forestry, and livelihoods.
• Create partnerships to align conservation and development goals.
• Implement solutions that conserve forests while combating poverty.

 We focus on strategic interventions that can bring about systemic, lasting change in the way Amazonians grow feed, manage the land, and steward their forests and fisheries.

Why This Matters to You

The Amazon’s health impacts everyone on the planet:

• Climate Regulation: The Amazon absorbs billions of tons of CO₂ annually, slowing global warming.
• Biodiversity: It harbors 10% of the world’s known species.
• Water Supply: Its rivers influence global water cycles, affecting rainfall as far away as North America and Europe.

 Your support doesn’t just help conserve the Amazon—it’s an investment in our collective future.

How You Can Help

Today, this vital work is under threat. The progress we've made—and the future of these regions—is in jeopardy. Without immediate funding, EII’s programs in Peru and Colombia could face interruptions, halting crucial work to protect forests, support communities, and promote sustainable development. 

You can make a difference. One hundred percent of your donation will immediately help protect and preserve the Amazon in Peru and Colombia. Your donation will help us:

• Sustain our teams in Peru and Colombia to continue vital negotiations and capacity-building efforts with governments and local communities.
• Conserve Amazon forests, protecting their climate, water, and biodiversity benefits for future generations.
• Build trust and collaboration among governments, communities, and other stakeholders to drive lasting environmental and economic solutions.

Every dollar counts in helping us bridge this critical funding gap and keep our programs alive while we secure long-term financial support. Together, we can stand in solidarity with the people of Peru and Colombia and ensure that their efforts to create a sustainable future do not go to waste.

Please donate today via GoFundMe and stand with us in protecting the Amazon. 

Thank you for your support of this vital mission!