Children of the Rainforest

Children of the Rainforest We support the People of the Amazon in Bolivia as they meet modern challenges threatening their sover The name is AVENTURAS EN SAN LUIS GRANDE.

To this point we have been involved in funding the the construction of rustic cabins, guiding them in the management of a bank account, learning computer basics and learning to communicate in English. We are now helping them to build their own web site, set up an office with the office equipment necessary to operate the business. Their site will be published in the near future.

Paulina, a Tsimane mother in the bolivian Amazon, was alone, gravely ill, and could not afford the care that could possi...
01/04/2026

Paulina, a Tsimane mother in the bolivian Amazon, was alone, gravely ill, and could not afford the care that could possibly save her life.

Paulina has been losing her battle against pulmonary tuberculosis and malnutrition. As her condition worsened, she had to leave her community to seek medical attention in the town of Rurrenabaque — almost always without her husband as he travels back and forth from the Community (7 hours by boat) to tend to their Chaco (food farm) so that he can bring rice, beans and the other basic foods they grow to keep them from going hungry.

She arrived in Rurrenabaque with her young son. No roof over her head. No money. Barely speaking the Spanish required to navigate the medical system.

That was when our advocate Lucas stepped in. Our team member had known the couple for several years and is there so that she need not face this alone. Lucas is her advocate, her friend, and her unconditional support. Her 4-year-old son has also had to undergo treatment as a precaution given how contagious this disease is and we are supporting both of them throughout these 6 months of medical care. We set up a tent, mattress, sheets, a stove and gas for cooking, etc., to shelter them during the rainy season and make sure they have food every day. Lucas also continues to visit her daily through her recovery.

Her mother died from the same illness. We are doing all we can to keep that from happening again.

And today? She is slowly regaining her strength. 💚but she is not out of the woods yet.

This is what we are here for. We dream of a day when our economic empowerment programs allow these communities to sustain themselves in crises like this. We work to fund a women’s center that has clean and dry rooms and bathrooms for long term recovery needs such as Paulina’s. But change is slow, and lives cannot wait.

She entrusted us with her story — and allows us to share it — with the hope that it moves you to make sure the next person in crisis doesn’t have to face it alone either.

Let her courage be worth it. Donate through the link below and help us continue to be present when it matters most.

https://childrenoftherainforest.org/donate/

We recently welcomed an incredible addition to our already lovely and effective board of directors: Juan Fernando Duran!...
19/02/2026

We recently welcomed an incredible addition to our already lovely and effective board of directors: Juan Fernando Duran! Juan Fernando Duran Cassola

Juan Fernando is an Ecuadorian naturalist guide with over two decades of experience in tourism and conservation. He works as a freelance journey leader for Pachamama Alliance in Ecuador and collaborates with other tour operators, leading groups into the Amazon Rainforest to visit Sapara and Achuar territories, where he connects travelers with Indigenous cultures and their ancestral knowledge.

After getting a degree in Ecology and Tourism from the Catholic University of Quito, Juan Fernando trained in Quality Management in Germany and has guided for leading companies, including REI Co-op, which named him Top Guide in 2018.
He also co-leads Leito Wildlife, a family conservation project protecting páramo and mountain forests in Tungurahua Province.

Known for his charisma, authenticity, and close relationships with local communities, he makes every journey more enjoyable and meaningful. Multilingual in Spanish, English, and German, Juan Fernando brings a deep passion for cultural exchange, conservation, and transformative travel experiences.

We couldn’t be more honored for his insights and guidance as we continue to grow our partnership with the indigenous communities of the Pilón Lajas Reserve of the Bolivian Amazon.

In early February, the unique and vibrant town Rurrenabaque, located near the Pilón Lajas Reserve where our indigenous c...
18/02/2026

In early February, the unique and vibrant town Rurrenabaque, located near the Pilón Lajas Reserve where our indigenous communities work, trade, and go to school, celebrated its anniversary with an incredible festival. Our communities showcased their ancestral skills including archery with handmade bows and arrows, a traditional fishing and hunting method that is still used today. The precision with which they hit their targets and the uniqueness of their craftsmanship, combined with the permanent connection they have with tradition, were simply beautiful to witness. 🏹

Shortly after, our community coordinator brought beautiful handmade jewelry by the Tsimane women from Corte to the city of Cochabamba to sell. Watching these artists receive their first income from their creativity and hard work was undoubtedly a powerful moment for everyone involved. This is what economic and cultural empowerment look like. ✨

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A principios de febrero, en Rurrenabaque, un pueblo único y vibrante, ubicado cerca de la Reserva Pilón Lajas donde nuestras comunidades indígenas trabajan, comercializan y van a la escuela, celebró su aniversario con un festival increíble. Nuestras comunidades mostraron sus habilidades ancestrales como la arquería con arcos y flechas hechos a mano, un método tradicional de pesca y caza que todavía se utiliza hoy en día. La precisión con la cual realizan sus piezas y la particularidad de su artesanía, sumadas a la conexión permanente que tienen con la tradición fueron simplemente hermosas de presenciar. 🏹

Poco después, nuestra coordinadora comunitaria llevó joyería hermosa hecha a mano por las mujeres Tsimane desde Corte a la ciudad. Ver a estas artistas recibir sus primeros ingresos por su creatividad y trabajo duro fue sin dudas un momento poderoso para todos los involucrados. Así se ve el empoderamiento económico y cultural. ✨

2025 has been a year of profound stories. ✨ More than counting achievements, we are moved by the lives that change and t...
30/12/2025

2025 has been a year of profound stories. ✨ More than counting achievements, we are moved by the lives that change and the visions for the future that are born. We see how the communities of Pilón Lajas raise their voices and find their strength. That is our goal: to empower positive change from within. 💪

Your support is vital. In these final days of the year, please consider donating. ❤️ Every contribution protects their culture, their education, their way of life, and the incredible Amazon that surrounds them.

As 2025 comes to a close, we celebrate the incredible strides we've made together for the children, families, and future...
27/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we celebrate the incredible strides we've made together for the children, families, and future of the Amazon. We look back on a year of profound partnership:

💖 Women’s Workshops: Pilón Lajas's women are creating beautiful jewelry, expressing their culture and building economic opportunity through art.
💓 Emergency Support: Providing critical medical coverage for illness and emergencies, ensuring health and stability.
💞 Yanela’s Triumph: Celebrating a young woman's high school graduation—a milestone for her and her entire community.
💝 A New Playground: Completing a safe, joyful space for children to play and grow.
✨ Empowered Education: Supporting community advocacy for the return of a beloved teacher, ensuring powerful, authentic education.

These milestones were made possible by you. And there’s still time to create even more impact! Make your tax-deductible donation before the year ends to protect the Amazon and its guardians. Together, we can continue this vital work in 2025 and beyond.

➡️ Donate link in our Bio!

In her holiday letter, our Executive Director, Carolina Allen, reflects on the deep, years-long friendship with the comm...
22/12/2025

In her holiday letter, our Executive Director, Carolina Allen, reflects on the deep, years-long friendship with the communities of Pilón Lajas. 🌿 This is just an excerpt from her message about our ongoing work of support and empowerment.

Our collective effort becomes real through school aid, nutrition, essential services, economic projects for women, and steadfast accompaniment to help them raise their own voices. ✨ We invite you to read her full message of hope and gratitude.

Yanela has achieved something extraordinary: she became only the fourth high school graduate from her entire community....
19/12/2025

Yanela has achieved something extraordinary: she became only the fourth high school graduate from her entire community.

Her home is a twelve-hour canoe journey upriver. School has always been a monumental challenge. Your support has helped remove the barriers that stop students like her: transportation, school fees, supplies, and food insecurity.

For a determined girl caring for her three younger siblings in a tiny home in a flood zone, far from her parents, this support has meant everything. She dreams of becoming a nurse or a tourism guide, to support her family and give back to the forest she loves.

Your gift removes obstacles, opens doors, and changes everything. It makes futures like Yanela’s possible. ✨

17/12/2025

This holiday season, the most meaningful gift often isn't wrapped in paper. It’s the feeling of knowing your small, kind contribution reaches across the world to a family in Pilón Lajas. ❤️

Your donation is a direct embrace of their future. it becomes support for a child's education, protection for their ancestral forest, and the simple, powerful gift of cultural continuation.

🌱 Together, we nurture hope where it matters most.

Los miembros de las comunidades en Pilón Lajas participaron en talleres cruciales contra incendios forestales, con apoyo...
11/12/2025

Los miembros de las comunidades en Pilón Lajas participaron en talleres cruciales contra incendios forestales, con apoyo de la . Los participantes recibieron capacitación en primeros auxilios, combate de incendios y el uso de herramientas especializadas como palas forestales, rastrillos y la Pulaski (herramienta forestal multifuncional).

Esta iniciativa fortalece a las brigadas comunales, empoderando a los guardianes del territorio con conocimiento y herramientas. Lo más inspirador es ver a tantos jóvenes de todas las comunidades unirse con ganas de proteger su tierra y la naturaleza.

Así construimos futuros resilientes, juntos.

Today, your feed is full of big numbers, big campaigns, and big asks. But we want to offer something a little quieter.🌱 ...
03/12/2025

Today, your feed is full of big numbers, big campaigns, and big asks. But we want to offer something a little quieter.

🌱 In the Bolivian Amazon, where we walk beside the Mosetén and Tsimané nations, Giving Tuesday looks a little bit different. A little bit more human.

It looks like children laughing and climbing on a playground their community built with their own hands. Mothers gathering together for jewelry-making workshops that help restore cultural traditions and support their families. Families receiving care for illnesses and injuries, in places where medical access is often hours away 💛

Real people. Real work. Real resilience.

If you feel called to support something small, rooted, and deeply human today, we invite you into our circle. Your generosity goes directly to the communities who protect one of the world’s last living rainforests. Not with campaigns, but with courage.

Thank you for seeing us. Thank you for choosing small, meaningful impact today.

Donate in the link in our bio or in our story 💚

This Thanksgiving, we gather with immense gratitude. We are thankful for the immense diversity of the Indigenous communi...
27/11/2025

This Thanksgiving, we gather with immense gratitude. We are thankful for the immense diversity of the Indigenous communities of Pilón Lajas, who keep ancient wisdom alive. For the clean air that fills our lungs, and for the donations that allow us to help. Our work fills us with life, letting us give back.

And especially, we are thankful for our friends, the future of our world and nature. Your support protects it all.

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