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„GEO Rainforest Conservation“ is committed to preserving the tropical and subtropical forests world-wide while improving the living conditions of the people who inhabit forest regions. This page provides some essential information about our organization and our projects.
BACKGROUND
"GEO Rainforest Conservation" is an independent Registered Charity in Germany, founded in 1989 by staff members of GEO magazine. Since then, “GEO Rainforest Conservation” has initiated, developed and funded more than 60 conservation and development projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Currently, projects are in progress in DR Congo, Ecuador, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia and Nepal. Whenever feasible, GEO magazine reports on the project work.
MISSION and GOALS
"GEO Rainforest Conservation" develops integrated projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America that enable native inhabitants to conserve their natural forests and resources while promoting sustainable development in the communities. Therefore, our projects improve the living conditions of the people by providing economical, social and health benefits to them, in addition to protecting the environment.
Our project goals and activities include:
Improved Community Forest and Watershed Management
(photo: Eva Danulat)
Improved Cooking Stoves (ICS)
(photo: Siddhartha B. Bajracharya)
Access to drinking water
(photo: Eva Danulat)
Access to renewable energy sources (e.g. biogas, micro hydro)
(photo: Eva Danulat)
Sanitation measures
(photo: Siddhartha B. Bajracharya)
Multi-species reforestation
(photo: Eva Danulat)
Forest and biodiversity protection
(photo: Bernhard Forster)
Encouragement of organizational community structures such as Cooperatives and Women's Groups
(photo: OroVerde)
Income-generating activities
(photo: Eva Danulat)
Promotion of market access and improved benefits for local products (e.g. coffee; cocoa)
(photo: Jochen Vorfelder)
Environmental education for children and adults
(photo: Eva Danulat)
Establishment of Community Forest Reserves
(photo: Eva Danulat)
Training in improved agricultural techniques (“best practices”)
(photo: Eva Danulat)
PROJECT DESIGN and IMPLEMENTATION
All activities are designed together with the local communities. The projects are implemented in close cooperation with trusted local non-governmental partners to make sure that funds are used effectively and efficiently.
FINANCIAL ISSUES
The work of „GEO Rainforest Conservation“ is financed by donations. In 2012, for the first time in the history of the organization, we also received German public funds in support of one of our projects. As our association is a registered charity, in Germany donations are tax-deductible for the donors. Donations are exclusively used to cover the project allowances. Our association follows the guidelines of the German Central Institute for Social Affairs (DZI). The financial overview of the previous year is published in our Newsletter (sorry, only in German). Since 2008, our financial statements are regularly audited by an independent auditor.
JOIN US!
Any amount you wish to give is welcome! Our Board and Project Committee assist in ensuring that your financial donations will be used efficiently and effectively in the projects.
We look forward to receiving your donations to the following account:
Account Holder: "GEO Rainforest Conservation"
Bank: Bank für Sozialwirtschaft
German Bank Code: 251 205 10
Donations Account No.: 8453100
BIC (SWIFT-Code) BFSWDE33HAN
IBAN DE17251205100008453100
MEMBERSHIP REQUEST
Become a Member of “GEO Rainforest Conservation” on an ongoing basis. This form of giving is particularly valuable to us as it allows us to plan for the future with more certainty. Memberships of individuals start from 50 € per year while memberships in the name of companies start from 500 € per year. Individual Member Form
Company Member Form
To become a member of “GEO Rainforest Conservation” please print a form and send it to the following address:
“GEO Rainforest Conservation”
Am Baumwall 11
D-20444 Hamburg
Germany
For more information, please contact us by phone at
+49 (0) 40 / 3703 -2253 or -2275
or by E-mail at: regenwald-office@geo.de
or visit the German homepage of "GEO Rainforest Conservation": www.regenwald.de
