Protecting Jaguars and Biodiversity in the Amazon

by Action Change (Formerly GVI Trust)
Protecting Jaguars and Biodiversity in the Amazon
Protecting Jaguars and Biodiversity in the Amazon
Protecting Jaguars and Biodiversity in the Amazon
Protecting Jaguars and Biodiversity in the Amazon
Protecting Jaguars and Biodiversity in the Amazon
Protecting Jaguars and Biodiversity in the Amazon
Protecting Jaguars and Biodiversity in the Amazon
Protecting Jaguars and Biodiversity in the Amazon
Protecting Jaguars and Biodiversity in the Amazon
Protecting Jaguars and Biodiversity in the Amazon
Protecting Jaguars and Biodiversity in the Amazon
Protecting Jaguars and Biodiversity in the Amazon
Protecting Jaguars and Biodiversity in the Amazon
Protecting Jaguars and Biodiversity in the Amazon
Protecting Jaguars and Biodiversity in the Amazon
Protecting Jaguars and Biodiversity in the Amazon
Protecting Jaguars and Biodiversity in the Amazon
Protecting Jaguars and Biodiversity in the Amazon
Protecting Jaguars and Biodiversity in the Amazon
Protecting Jaguars and Biodiversity in the Amazon

Project Report | Jun 17, 2025
Footprints in the Forest: Hope for the Amazon

By Jackie and The Team | Science & Community Officer

Dear Friends and Amazon lovers!

In the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, where emerald canopies stretch endlessly and rivers wind like silver threads through the forest, something extraordinary happened…

A jaguar cub—playful, alert, full of life—was spotted trailing its mother on a newly secured wildlife corridor. Captured on one of our camera traps, this rare footage is more than just a glimpse of a beautiful animal. It’s a sign that the forest still breathes. And thanks to your support, it’s a sign that it still fights.

While threats like deforestation, poaching, and illegal logging continue to carve deep wounds into this ancient ecosystem, every action we take together helps the forest heal.

In the Last Few Months, You’ve Helped Us Achieve:

  • A Living Legacy of Trees – Our reforestation initiative is now underway, aiming to restore over 500 hectares of degraded forest. These growing trees will one day shelter wildlife, protect river systems, and slow the grip of climate change.
  • New Discoveries in the Wild – Dozens of new camera traps are giving us critical insight into jaguar behavior and movement, helping scientists tailor protection strategies with precision and urgency.
  • Education that Plants Seeds of Change – Over 300 students in local schools have now taken part in our environmental education workshops. These young minds are learning to see the jaguar not as a threat, but as a symbol of balance and pride.
  • Community-Led Protection – Local patrol teams, made up of passionate residents, have helped stop illegal logging operations. These are everyday heroes defending the forest that has sustained their communities for generations.

We’re not just preserving an ecosystem—we’re building a model of conservation led by the people who call the Amazon home. And none of it would be possible without your generosity and belief in this mission.

As we walk into the dense, unpredictable beauty of this jungle every day, we carry your support with us like a compass. It guides our work. It gives us hope. It tells the jaguar cub that the world hasn’t given up yet.

Until next time thank you for supporting and following our work!

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook

About Project Reports

Project reports on GlobalGiving are posted directly to globalgiving.org by Project Leaders as they are completed, generally every 3-4 months. To protect the integrity of these documents, GlobalGiving does not alter them; therefore you may find some language or formatting issues.

If you donate to this project or have donated to this project, you can receive an email when this project posts a report. You can also subscribe for reports without donating.

Sign up for updates

Organization Information

Action Change (Formerly GVI Trust)

Location: London - United Kingdom
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Project Leader:
first2402113 last2402113
United States
$39,918 raised of $56,542 goal
 
868 donations
$16,624 to go
Donate Now

Help raise money!

Support this important cause by creating a personalized fundraising page.

Start a Fundraiser

Learn more about GlobalGiving

Teenage Science Students
Vetting +
Due Diligence

Snorkeler
Our
Impact

Woman Holding a Gift Card
Give
Gift Cards

Young Girl with a Bicycle
GlobalGiving
Guarantee

Get incredible stories, promotions, and matching offers in your inbox

WARNING: Javascript is currently disabled or is not available in your browser. GlobalGiving makes extensive use of Javascript and will not function properly with Javascript disabled. Please enable Javascript and refresh this page.