Rainforest Concern protects
threatened natural habitats, the biodiversity they contain and the indigenous
people who still depend on them for survival in 12 countries worldwide.
Rainforest Concern currently supports 19 projects in 12 countries. Their
conservation work includes the protection and management of forests, and
the creation of forest corridors to connect protected areas and avoid fragmentation.
Their efforts also include the reforestation of land with native tree species.
On the human side, Rainforest Concern supports alternative income generation,
health and education projects. These include sustainable small-scale horticulture
such as cultivation of shade grown coffee, the production of handicrafts,
and responsible eco-tourism.
Our assessment:
- The charity works steadily and effectivley to preserve vast areas of
rainforest.
- Rainforest Concern works with local partners to ensure that their support
is culturally sensitive and targeted where it's most needed.
Quick facts
| Location: |
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, India,
Panama, Peru,
Romania,
Sri Lanka, Suriname,
Uganda, UK |
| Sector: |
Environment |
| Annual income: |
£1,023,159 |
| Annual expenditure: |
£882,158 |
| Number of paid staff: |
2 |
| Registration: |
UK Registered charity 1028947 |
| Date of most recent contact with Prospero: |
Information update May 2009 |