Itapoa Project Choco Rainforest Biocenter Rebuild

WHY THE CHOCO:
The Choco region (which expands across Ecuador and Colombia) is one of the most biodiverse areas of the world. It contains one of the highest numbers of endemic (found nowhere else on Earth) species anywhere. It's also one of the most endangered due to deforestation. Since 1989, the Itapoa Project has done vital conservation and research in the Choco to protect hectares of rainforest and to promote action on behalf of this precious place. 

HELP US BUILD BACK A BETTER BIOCENTER IN CHOCO:

Our Choco rainforest Biocenter has been completely destroyed. This is beyond devastating as with the Biocenter observation house collapsing,  we have no place for scientists or students to stay on the reserve. Not only was the original Biocenter destroyed, but the Itapoa Project is going through one of the most difficult times we have ever experienced due to the pandemic. Because of the lack of visitors and funds, we are unable to keep doing our work in the rainforest and with local communities. We need your help to rebuild and create an enduring observation and Biocenter at our research site as well as to restore some of our vital equipment. 

HELP US REACH OUR GOAL AND BE PART OF RESCUING THE RAINFOREST: 

Our goal is $8000 and we know with your help we can achieve it. Not only will this help us rebuild, but it will help us create a more stable, beautiful structure to provide a facility for classes on birding for young people, as well as equipment, a research base for scientists, and an important learning station for visitors. 

PLEASE GIVE AND MAKE A HUGE IMPACT:
Please help us rebuild this core part of our programs - we are so grateful for any and all support.  If you have any extra ability, please consider also giving monthly to the Itapoa Project. Even if you can only afford a few dollars a month, we will have a permanent flow of resources to continue our work. Your support will help us plan for how Itapoa will survive and grow to protect this essential ecosystem in the future, before it is too late. 

Thank you,
Raul Nieto 
Biologist & Founder Itapoa Project