Amazon Watch

We are launching this fundraiser to support Indigenous women in the Ecuadorian Amazon in their pursue of justice and freedom! 

Indigenous women in the Amazon are defending the rainforest and their people's lands from destruction.  Because of their successful work many women have been targeted and persecuted by extractive companies and the government. 

This means that Indigenous women are more exposed to experiencing multiple types of violence both within and outside their communities, systemic violence from extractive industries, governments & structural and racial discrimination. As a result  there is no guarantee of their rights and crimes continue unpunished. 

There is extremely little support for Indigenous women facing gender violence. More than ever, Indigenous women defenders need to be defended and protected! 

With the funds raised we will support Indigenous women throughout 2021 with:

- legal costs 

- logistical expenses related to legal processes

- professional emotional support  costs 

- costs for any necessary safety measures 


THANK YOU & HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

All donations will go through Amazon Watch.


ESPAÑOL:

Estamos lanzando esta recaudación de fondos para apoyar a las mujeres indígenas en la Amazonía ecuatoriana en su búsqueda de justicia y libertad!

Las mujeres indígenas de la Amazonía están defendiendo la selva y las tierras de la destrucción. Debido a su trabajo, muchas mujeres han sido perseguidas por las empresas extractivas y el gobierno.

Esto significa que las mujeres indígenas están más expuestas a múltiples tipos de violencia tanto dentro como fuera de sus comunidades; violencia sistémica de las industrias extractivas, gobiernos y discriminación estructural y racial. Como resultado, no hay garantía de sus derechos y los delitos continúan impunes.

Hay muy poco apoyo para las mujeres indígenas que enfrentan violencia de género. ¡Más que nunca, las defensoras indígenas necesitan ser defendidas y protegidas!

Con los fondos recaudados apoyaremos a las mujeres indígenas con:

- costos legales

- gastos logísticos relacionados con procesos legales

- costos de apoyo emocional profesional

- costes de cualquier medida de seguridad necesaria

Muchas gracias!

We are launching an emergency campaign to support the work of the Women of The Amazon, Mujeres Amazónicas, during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has had devastating consequences for the indigenous people in the Amazon.

We are witnessing the effects of climate change in the Amazon rainforest with heavy rain and extreme flooding massive floods, whilst corporations and governments continue to expand oil extraction and mining, destroying the homes of indigenous people who have been living in these forests for time immemorial. In response, a movement of indigenous people has emerged, fighting back to protect their lands and territories. That work can be very dangerous, with indigenous people and land defenders targeted for protecting nature and the global climate.

Now the global COVID-19 pandemic has hit the Amazon, exacerbating the situation further and putting indigenous people at even greater risk. We need your support.

All proceeds will go to to Mujeres Amazonicas, a movement that unites indigenous women in the Ecuadorian Amazon fighting to protect their territories and rights.

CORONAVIRUS AND CLIMATECRISIS - THOUSANDS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE IN URGENT NEED AFTER EXTREME FLOODS 

As indigenous people in the Ecuadorian Amazon fight to prevent the spread of COVID-19 into their territories, extreme floods on the Bobonaza river have caused bridges to collapse, flooded homes and food gardens  threatening the livelihood of thousands of people.This is the worst flood in recent history, caused by deforestation and climate change. This is the Climate Crisis!

The coronavirus pandemic exacerbates the situation, because government agencies are overrun dealing with the virus outbreak and have little resources to provide emergency help. These communities have no access to basic services, which leaves these indigenous people in an extremely vulnerable situation. 

Indigenous peoples of the Amazon are on the frontlines of climate change, protecting living forests while resisting extraction and other threats They are putting their lives on the line and now they need our SUPPORT!  We are asking the international community to support the guardians of the forest during this emergency to help urgent humanitarian aid, including food, shelter and clothing for those in need. 


All donations will go directly to the affected communities via  Amazon Watch. 

THANK YOU! 

(Abajo en español)






CORONAVIRUS Y CRISIS CLIMÁTICA - MILES DE INDÍGENAS CON NECESIDADES URGENTES DESPUÉS DE INUNDACIONES EXTREMAS

Mientras los indígenas en la Amazonía ecuatoriana luchan para prevenir el coronavirus en sus territorios,  inundaciones sin precendentes en el río Bobonaza, en Ecuador, han causado que cientos de familias pierdan sus hogares y también dañen sus cultivos. Escuelas han sido arrazdas. Esta es la peor inundación en la región, causada por el cambio climático y la deforestación. Esto es la crisis climática

La pandemia de coronavirus exacerba la situación, porque las agencias gubernamentales están saturadas atendiendo el brote del virus y tienen pocos recursos para brindar ayuda. Estas comunidades no tienen acceso a servicios básicos, lo que deja a las familias indígenas en una situación extremadamente vulnerable.

Los pueblos indígenas de la Amazonía están luchando contra el cambio climático, arriesgando sus vidas y ahora necesitan nuestro APOYO. Pedimos a la comunidad internacional que apoye a los guardianes del bosque y que ayude a proporcionar alimentos, refugio y ropa a los necesitados.

Todas las donaciones irán directamente a las comunidades afectadas a través de Amazon Watch.

GRACIAS! 

The Amazon rainforest produces 20 percent of our planet's oxygen. Currently the Amazon is burning at a record rate. The amount of wildfires in Brazil increased more than 80% compared with the same period in 2018. All of our donations will be sent to amazonwatch.org.

More information about Amazon Watch: Since 1996, Amazon Watch has partnered with indigenous peoples and environmental organizations in campaigns for human rights, corporate accountability, and preservation of the Amazon's ecological systems. Our theory of change centers on advancing indigenous peoples' rights to manage their ancestral territories as the most effective way to protect the Amazon, as studies confirm that, here, community-based protected areas are more effective in conserving biodiversity that 'western' conservation strategies.