Joshua Mateo Fortes-Jordan Memorial Fund

Joshua Mateo Fortes-Jordan 6/23/2004-8/13/2022

In memory of our loving son and brother, we ask that you make a donation to sea turtle conservation in lieu of flowers. Mateo was passionate about saving sea turtles after first swimming with them at the Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire Agency in the Caribbean. We ask that all donations be made to Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire via WIDECAST, the Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network.

About WIDECAST:

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit WIDECAST: Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network, Inc. (Widecast), and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about WIDECAST: Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network, Inc. (Widecast): Working through active partnerships in more than 40 nations, WIDECAST's goal is to realize a future where all inhabitants of the Wider Caribbean Region, human and sea turtle alike, can live together in balance. To this end, we provide Government and NGO stakeholders with updated information on the status of sea turtles, specific recommendations for their management and recovery, and a framework for effective collaboration among nations. WIDECAST is a Partner Organization to the UN Environment Programme in the Caribbean Region, providing a model for other regions to follow with regard to international collaboration in the protection of migratory marine species.

About Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire:

Our Mission

Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire’s mission is to ensure that Bonaire’s sea turtles have a secure future, and to connect people to sea turtle conservation in ways that inspire caring for nature.

Vision & Values

STCB is a model of excellence for sea turtle research and conservation. We are:

Credible: We are role models, use best practices, are transparent, communicate with integrity, are independent and do not compromise on our values.

Engaged. We are part of the Community. We train professionals and educate the new generation about Bonaire’s natural capital, with focus on sea turtles.

Responsible. We are accountable towards our stakeholders, we manage our NGO effectively, care for our staff/volunteers. We offer fair trade products.

Passionate. We are passionate about sea turtles and what we do. We explore our passion and have dedicated and committed people involved.

Professional. We are experts in our field of research and monitoring, are protocol driven, with a high standard of practice, are well documented and always on call.

Accountable. We manage our funding, finances, organisation, resources and daily operations in a sustainable way and with a long-term vision.