"Without the forest we are nobody..."
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EARTH DAY
Many consider today to be the anniversary of the birth of the environmental movement. We know that for tribal peoples – the best conservationists and guardians of the natural world – protecting the environment is not a one-off event, but a way of life. As people around the world reflect on the importance of conservation, please stand up for the tribes whose struggle to protect their lands is the biggest conservation battle of all.
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“We love the forest because we were born here. Without the forest we are nobody and we have no way of surviving.”
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Success! Government withdraws restrictions to the CHT
The Bangladeshi government sparked outrage at the beginning of the year by forbidding the Jumma tribal people of the Chittagong Hill Tracts from speaking to outsiders without the presence of a government official. Reports indicate that the government has withdrawn the restrictions. Thanks to those of you who supported our campaign!
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Fundraising for Survival
Good luck to our 9 London Marathon runners, including Amazon Indian Nixiwaka and Survival President & Co-Founder Robin Hanbury-Tenison! Dedicated fundraisers are vital to the success of our urgent work preventing the annihilation of tribal peoples around the world. Please show them your support with a donation today or come along and help cheer them over the finish line on April 26th!
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Brazilian Congress threatens indigenous land rights
Add your voice to those of 1,500 Brazilian Indians who are protesting against a proposal to drastically change the way their lands are demarcated. If enacted, it would likely cause major set-backs to the recognition of indigenous territories and increase violent clashes over land. Please join the protest!
Send an email to Brazilian officials→
Recently contacted Indians face health disaster
Jakarewyj, a member of the Awá tribe, has contracted the flu and a severe respiratory disease after her group was surrounded by loggers and contacted in last December. Since then, her health has deteriorated rapidly and she is now emaciated and desperately ill. Uncontacted tribes are the most vulnerable societies on the planet and once contacted can be wiped out by diseases to which they have no resistance.
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