✅ Trusted. Transparent. Top-Rated. (Again). What are Charity Watchdogs? Charity Watchdog organizations independently review a charity’s financial records, accountability practices, and results to help donors discern which organizations are the most effective and trustworthy.   The Major Players There are many Charity Watchdog sites out there, but some of the most notable and reputable include […]

Stories from the Ground

What would you do if your future depended on the health of the forest around you? For many in the Amazon, that’s not a hypothetical—it’s daily life. Across the rainforest, powerful stories are unfolding—stories of strength, hope, and courage. Indigenous communities and local leaders are working hard to protect the forest that sustains their life, […]

This time of year invites reflection—on what we’ve accomplished together in our 25 years of Amazon Conservation and on the impact we hope to make next. Protecting the Amazon is a collective effort, made possible by people committed conservationists like you who choose to give in ways that reflect what they value. Whether you’re exploring […]

This Giving Tuesday, your support doesn’t just help— it transforms. Every gift powers on-the-ground action that keeps forests standing, wildlife thriving, and community leaders equipped with the tools they need to safeguard the future. Why Your Gift Matters The Amazon faces mounting pressures—from deforestation and illegal mining to climate change. Using cutting-edge science and technology, […]

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While Black Friday often fuels overconsumption, its alternative Green Friday offers something different—a moment to pause, reflect, and choose impact over excess. It’s an opportunity to uplift businesses that intentionally center sustainability, community, and environmental stewardship in everything they do. These companies measure success not only in profit, but in the real, lasting good they […]

Stories from the Ground

On this day of giving thanks, we pause to honor the people who make meaningful work possible. For us, that includes you. Across the Bolivian and Peruvian Amazon, our partners wanted to share something simple yet profound: their gratitude. Today, we bring you a short video with messages from forest stewards, Indigenous leaders, forest producers, […]

Empower People

  When COP30 opened its doors in Belém, Brazil, the first United Nations climate summit ever held in the Amazon, it became clear that the world had arrived not only to negotiate but also to listen. With more than 190 countries represented, over 50,000 delegates gathered, and historic participation from more than 2,500 Indigenous leaders,  […]

What is National Philanthropy Day? National Philanthropy Day, celebrated annually on November 15th since the 1980s, is dedicated to recognizing and reflecting on the impact of philanthropists like you, who selflessly share their resources to make the world a better place. Why Do You Give? National Philanthropy Day is a time to reflect on what motivates […]

Empower People Press Releases

New platform reveals the expansion of mining fronts across protected areas and Indigenous territories as gold prices soar, but partnerships put science to work for enforcement and accountability.  Belém, Brazil, November 2025 — Amazon Mining Watch confirms widespread gold mining-related deforestation impacting 222 protected areas and Indigenous territories across all nine Amazonian countries, marking the […]

The new Policy Tracker and Scoreboard reveal how Amazonian countries regulate mercury and gold mining, fostering accountability and better environmental governance. From November 3 to 7, 2025, the 6th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury took place in Geneva, Switzerland,. The Minamata Convention is a global treaty designed […]