Rainforest Partnership

This organization always leads with passion and commitment and I've never seen them fall short of meaningful and impactful outcomes. Few may know that RP's contributions are so extensive, including true scientific advancement and new methods in local Latam community support, US-focused educational outreach and widespread environmental protection. I've seen the effort that this requires by the team and it is immense. Yet they continue to deliver. I hope to see support for their work grow this year and in the years to come.

A great organization with very passionate people. The mission is organic yet simple - to preserve rainforests. The team is full of ideas, and they implement projects and initiatives that help community engagement, education, and partnerships. It's a great place to achieve positive impact on the environment in multiple ways.

They are doing great work on the ground in communities in the Amazon to both protect vital rainforests, as well as help provide people living there sustainable economic alternatives.

Truly an incredible organization! It's very encouraging to see the work they're doing.

Rainforest Partnership is composed of a dedicated and welcoming group of individuals. I have had a wonderful experience as a volunteer.

Working with RP has been an amazing experience. I have been a part of great projects with a lot of focus on rainforest conservations and helping local communities driving a more circular economy. I get to collaborate with a lot of like minded team members for a great cause which is one of the best parts of being a volunteer at Rainforest Partnership.

As a volunteer, I really enjoy working with a team that that is passionate and proactive about making an impact in rainforest protection. Their work contributes to biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, social impact, and research making it a vital player in global environmental efforts and a place that closely aligns with my values.

I had the chance to intern for rainforest partnership during the spring semester, wrapping up my undergraduate experience. Initially, I found myself in a position I was uncomfortable with but they were willing to work with me and I found myself in a much better position as an operations intern. Although my time with them was short, I have nothing but great things to say. I want to shout out my supervisor, head of operations, as he took on the role of supervising my internship while maintaining his large workload. The people and the mission of RP is truly amazing and I was honored to get the experience to work with them.

I've been volunteering with RP as a product designer for about 8 months now, and I've really enjoyed my time here. From working on exciting design projects to getting to know those who are so passionate about the cause -- it's truly been a wonderful experience filled with inspiration, knowledge and leadership. Outside of RP, my workload has been a little heavier than anticipated; however, I'm eager to jump back in where I can in the future.

I really love to volunteer with Rainforest Partnership; it is been such a great opportunity to volunteer with them and the great thing is that you make a social impact

I have loved volunteering with Rainforest Partnership. Everyone works really hard and is so passionate about protecting our rainforests. I have learned so much during my time here and look forward to learning and experiencing even more. It is so great to be a part of such a supportive and dedicated team. I would definitely recommend Rainforest Partnership!

RP is an amazing organization and has the fortune to be led and supported by talented and committed people who work everyday to achieve higher goals. Being a volunteer at this organization is an opportunity to expand your network while contributing to our local communities!

I started working at Rainforest a couple of months back. So far it has been an amazing experience with a lot of opportunities to learn. Everyone is vey friendly and they truly care about rainforest conservation.

Amazing nonprofit and team which works to protect and conserve tropical rainforests in Ecuador and Peru. I was a volunteer with them and the team is passionate about their work. I really enjoyed working with the team on various projects. I hope my work contributed in protecting the rainforests and the biodiversity and people who live in them.

I believe that there is nothing more important than working to preserve a livable planet—for all forms of life—right now and for generations to come. That's why I am proud to serve as an advisor to Rainforest Partnership, an impact-driven, women-led, future-focused nonprofit that works to protect standing tropical rainforests in some of the most critical places on Earth for biodiversity and climate. Rainforest Partnership employs a direct, partnership-based approach that engages and empowers indigenous and local communities and organizations in impactful, long-term conservation plans. Deeply entrenched and on the ground with community-based projects, they are a lean organization that makes a big impact.

I have learned so much during my time at Rainforest Partnership and have had the pleasure to meet so many wonderful people from diverse backgrounds, who are extremely driven and talented. I am inspired every day in my work for this organization by the passion that our team brings to our mission and what we achieve together as a result.

I started volunteering for them and it's a privilege. I get to learn so much more, with the amazing research and projects going on!

Thank you to RP for the important work they are doing and for the great events they host. I have taken part in several and have walked away inspired and informed!

I'm so glad that I had my first internship experience with Rainforest Partnership! I was blown away by how passionate, hardworking, supportive, and kind everyone on the team is. It is also lovely to see how dedicated each and every person (whether team member or volunteer) is to the mission and success of Rainforest Partnership. Despite being a relatively small group, the impact of their work in tropical rainforests and with indigenous communities is huge. I feel that my time here has been a great learning experience for me!

My time with Rainforest Partnership was so fulfilling. A wonderful team doing incredible work.

As someone who has had the honor of being able to volunteer for Rainforest Partnership, I have learned that they are truly passionate about what their message is. Everyone that I have met so far works extremely hard to help get others involved, not just in our community, but all around the world, to help promote change & prevent deforestation. Whether you're an environmentalist or not, I highly recommend people donating to RP's cause and let's help create a cleaner future for future generations!

I have just started volunteering for Rainforest Partnership. I was looking to volunteer for an environmental advocacy group that actively rejects ecofascist propaganda and takes fully into account the expertise and concerns of indigenous people, and so far this organization seems to fit the bill! They are well-organized and extremely practical in their methods, their belief in the effectiveness of said methods isn't just idealism. They are also actively fostering a relationship with younger generations to ensure the organization's longevity.

RP provides a much-needed space for youth voices around Rainforest protection and justice. Youth today must deal with rising amounts of climate despair and injustice - it's incredibly important youth have the space to be empowered and develop knowledge on environmental action and justice.

Rainforest Partnership is such an impactful organization. I have been following their newsletters, blogs, and annual reports for years and am always impressed with their work, on-the-ground team, and the communities they work with.

I have been a part of the Rainforest Partnership since 2018 and am beyond impressed by the team of employees, consultants, advisors, donors, and community. The team has continued to evolve and strengthen all while continuing to reach global audiences and build new connections, networks, impact, and relationships. All made possible by the flexibility and creativity woven into the organizational DNA.

I volunteered with RP for a year and could not be more grateful-- I learned so much and got to be part of absolutely vital work! This is an organization that is driven by incredibly skilled and dedicated individuals, and their projects and impact reflect just that.

Volunteering for Rainforest Partnership means interacting with a team of extremely passionate and talented individuals from all walks of life and from all over the world, while actively supporting some of the planet's most valuable rainforests. During my time volunteering for this organization I learned a great deal about how to approach conservation in a holistic, inclusive, and equitable way, while being encouraged to apply all of my skills and creativity to find the best ways of raising the base-level knowledge about rainforests, all in favor of their conservation and wellbeing.

This is an organization that is constantly growing. The more I learn about their projects and initiatives, the more I am impressed by how much work and thought is put into them. The projects in Peru and Ecuador are impressive, it's a complex process and there are many elements to consider when making decisions. The initiatives they created such as World Rainforest Day, and Films for the Forest focus not only on the rainforest but on the people outside the organization that is also deeply committed to this mission.

I highly recommend you to visit their accounts and read in detail what they do...You will learn so much!

Rainforest Partnership is a special organization that has a high impact on directly helping Indigenous partner communities, and educating people globally about rainforests. I have been a volunteer with RP for over two years now, and as I've recently graduated college, I'm even more cognizant of how many other NGOs aren't doing nearly the same on diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice. I'm spoiled by my experience in RP where we have always been mainly led and powered by women of color. Rainforest Partnership sets the standard high in how to get things done!

I started volunteering with Rainforest Partnership last year, and since then I have learned so much. Not only have they prepared me for future internships/ jobs, they have welcomed me into their supportive community. I have enjoyed working with other youth activists, and I highly recommend supporting this amazing organization however you can, whether that be volunteering, donating, or simply signing up for their news letter.

I have been a Communications Intern with Rainforest Partnership since July 2020 and feel extremely honored to be apart of such a multi dimensional organization. Upon searching for an organization to join I came across RP and absolutely fell in love with their mission and active initiatives in indigenous communities. The RP team is a dynamic and passionate set of individuals who work endlessly to drive results. It is truly inspiring to see how dedicated our members are. I am in awe at how powerful and confident our CEO is, she is a true catalyst for change and has an immense heart. Joining Rainforest Partnership has opened my eyes up to how obtainable it is for anyone to take a step in altering our future.

Rainforest Partnership is life-changing. As the team leader of Gen Z for the Trees, the youth branch of RP which I helped launch in June 2020 on World Rainforest Day, I have been able to work with so many amazing people. We are now a team of twenty at Gen Z for the Trees, with project teams researching the major drivers of deforestation and encouraging change at the corporate scale. I have made so many friends at RP and my experiences have helped me learn more and guide my future career plans.

I have been volunteering with this organisation for the past six months - when joining, I was looking for a transparent environmental organisation that really delivers what it preaches, and did not get disappointed. Most of RP work is fueled by volunteers, meaning that most of the resources really go to the community-based projects. Also, it is a great team to work with, and there is plenty of opportunities to bring your skills on board and do something nice with them - enough freedom to shape projects.

From its leadership to each of its many volunteers, RP leads with honesty, authenticity, and a strong commitment to its values. I've learned so much from working with everyone on the RP team and it has raised my expectations, standards, and faith in conservation organizations to do the work honestly and genuinely. RP is small but is doing serious, highly efficient and impactful work. RP elevates young people like no other NGO I've seen and gives everyone the opportunity to engage and offer what they can to the work.

I've been with this non-profit for around eight months now, and the experience has been life-changing. The team at Rainforest Partnership is highly skilled, incredibly kind and warm, and inspiringly dedicated. I feel welcome and appreciated, and I feel that the work this organization does has true, meaningful, and long-lasting impact. I'm honored to be a part of Rainforest Partnership and contribute my time to working alongside an amazing team that is changing things for the better.

This non-profit teaches me so much and I've been here for 4 years now! The people here are great and it is mostly volunteer run, so we are a low-cost high-impact organization. They do real work with indigenous communities and local governments, which means the projects are long term, not just a short fix. I would recommend Rainforest Partnership to anyone!

As I meet more people on the Rainforest Partnership team and learn more about the various projects being carried out, I am consistently impressed by the dedication, passion, and expertise that each and every person involved with RP brings to their work. And it's no wonder; not only is their impact high, but their approach is deep-seeded, thoughtful, and sustainable. Their methods are such that it's hard to find any flaws in what they do, and the proof is in the results they achieve. Ask anyone that's worked with RP- volunteer, partner community member, government employee, board member etc., I guarantee they will have nothing but positive things to say. I truly believe Rainforest Partnership deserves much more credit for what they do, how they do it, and the mark they leave behind.

Such a dedicated and creative group of volunteers who are truly invested in the future of the rainforests.

I am the Engagement Director with the Rainforest Partnership, and this is my first experience working for a non-profit. Not only do I feel very welcomed by the entire team, but I am consistently in awe of the hard work that every single member puts in. It shows me that each volunteer is treated well and feels inspired and motivated to do their best work. Our CEO, Niyanta, is so warm, kind, and positive, not to mention she is the hardest worker I've ever met. I am very proud to be a part of this organization and I look forward to my future with RP and all of the amazing work we can get done not only in South America but at home as well.

As a project intern, my time has been an incredible learning experience because the culture of Rainforest Partnership is centered around collaboration and support. In addition, it is inspiring to work with people who are so dedicated to our partner communities and conservation.

I found Rainforest Partnership a few months ago and it did not take long for me to be amazed at how unique and different this nonprofit is. They go about protecting rainforests from an angle I have never seen before that, at its core, is so inspirational that I immediately wanted to get involved in as a volunteer. Rainforest Partnership seeks to protect and restore our natural rainforests by educating and empowering indigenous communities to create sustainable livelihoods through "projects" listed on the nonprofit's website. These projects are diverse and creative ways to protect the rainforests, and donors can pick which project to donate to. Not only is this nonprofit's mission to make trees more valuable left standing fundamentally different from the rest, but the organizational structure and company spirit are vibrant and special. CEO Niyanta Spelman has a passion unlike any I've ever seen that drives this organization forward and inspires every member of the team. When she visits these indigenous rainforest communities in Peru and Ecuador, she dines and lives with them rather than staying five-star hotel. Rainforest Partnership is an empowering female-led initiative that I can see myself being involved in for a long time.

I've been at Rainforest Partnership for about two months now, from day one it's been an amazing experience! I am sometimes in awe at the simplicity at the core of our work: we believe in connecting and learning from each other. This means listening to our partners and teammates, finding out what is needed and how we can effectively solve these problems.

Our team is made up of passionate, talented, and incredibly smart individuals who inspire me each day. We are always looking for the good, and for ways to build on what works. Our team does not just hope for a more sustainable future; we know the future will be more sustainable because of the work we are doing alongside rainforest communities.

I have been working with Rainforest Partnership for about two months and I love the working atmosphere! Although I just joined, there are so many intiatives I'm able to work with and have a lot of autonomy in providing my own insight and ideas. RP's focus on indigenous communities really shifts the focus of rainforest conservation to the communities that need the most attention. I've had the opportunity to work on World Rainforest Day, which was an inspiring 24 hours of rainforest celebration, and was awed by the amount of partner actions and participation and enthusiasm surrounding the day!

Rainforest Partnership is unique in that it works in partnership with local and indigenous communities in the Amazon and global rainforests to make the task of deforestation mitigation successful and sustainable. As a volunteer in the summer of 2020, I was so encouraged to see that local and indigenous participation and ownership is key to Rainforest Partnership's approach in protecting the rainforest, because it creates a cohesive community that can withstand external industrial threats. In addition, by working with local and indigenous women to also contribute to generating an income, this women-run organization promotes greater rainforest and global community gender equity and women empowerment. I'm so proud to have worked with such a dynamic, inclusivity- and sustainability- minded group to combat deforestation and build an environmentally-sound future for everyone. Please consider giving them your support!

I love that they are the boots on the ground working directly with indigenous people.

I love this organization so much that I've decided to jump on board! So thankful to participate in the growth!

The Rainforest Partnership team is wonderful! They have accountability tools which make it easy to understand the impact they're making. Every interaction with the volunteers and the internal team, from events to partnerships, was pleasant and frictionless.

Rainforest Partnership is on the front lines of international efforts to create a sustainable future for the whole world. As an intern, I've gained a greater awareness of the issues and complexity at hand and have a greater sense of what we can do to work toward a future in which respect for the environment and respect for people are aligned.

This organization is filled with unique people with diverse backgrounds, all using their experiences to help reach the same end goal: protecting and regenerating tropical rainforests by working directly with communities in the Amazon rainforest. Rainforest partnership excels in its emphasis on people.

I have recently begun writing for Rainforest Partnership, and I can tell you that this team is comprised of some extremely motivated individuals. With World Rainforest Day coming up on June 22nd, everyone is coming together to make the deepest impact possible. It is exciting to be a part of such an energetic and empathetic group–incredibly satisfied with my choice to volunteer here.

Great people! They are all truly passionate and hard working people that thrive to make this world a better place and a cleaner future.

Great organization! Works directly in the Amazon with indigenous communities.

Great nonprofit that has a very meaningful impact on the environment. The team here is amazing: hardworking, intelligent, and understanding. Great atmosphere and energies.

I have been working at RP for two years now, and the experience has been a defining one in my life. The people who work at Rainforest Partnership are passionate about the cause and that enthusiasm spreads to office culture. I've had the opportunity to take on interesting work from the beginning, working with people from all different backgrounds.

I’ve been working with Rainforest Partnership's since last Fall and seen firsthand the value all members from different levels have for the core principles RP holds. I enjoy that I'm coming into a setting that I recognize my work is appreciated as well seeing how it all comes together to make a difference in the work RP does working with the communities within South America. Rainforest Partnership's mission to protect tropical rainforest by giving the people on the grounds their own economic alternatives to deforestation. Their projects have amazing outcomes from empowering women based businesses to ecotourism! This not only helps alleviates destruction of an ecosystem but also establish the longevity of these communities with their traditional customs.

I've been working here since last December. Everyone I've met in RP is absolutely passionate and friendly. When I first met Niyanta, Executive Director of RP, I was so impressed by the way she works. It's not just about rainforest but also animals and people, too. I'm sure that working with Rainforest Partnership would be a great opportunity for everyone to think about how everything that lives is interconnected and do something helpful for this planet.

I've absolutely loved working with the RP! I first joined as a volunteer grant writer, and have since contributed on a regular basis to the website blog.
The leadership at this organization is extraordinarily passionate, focused, and devoted to accomplishing the goals that we've set for ourselves.
Rainforest protection and welfare is an important cause that affects us all, and the Rainforest Partnership is doing a great job raising awareness and raising funds to contribute to being a solution.

I love volunteering for Rainforest Partnership! I love working with a group of truly passionate people that have a great desire to help make our world a better place!

I absolutely love this non-profit located right in the heart of Austin, Texas. I volunteered with them for a couple months while I was going to school, and everyone within the organization is so friendly and passionate. They truly care about what they are doing, and the fact that they team up with the tribes from the Amazon sets them apart from any other non-profit I have ever heard of. I can't wait to see what more these guys do in the future!

Rainforest Partnership has a very worthy mission, as the world's rainforests will be gone in the next century if we don't take the necessary action to protect them! I have been working for them for a while, and I really value all the the hard work that goes into our mission, as well as the on-going support from the other staff and volunteers.

Rainforest Partnership does amazing work for the Amazon rainforest and the people who live there by supporting economic alternatives to deforestation. I have loved my time as an intern at Rainforest Partnership because I know I am contributing to a non-profit that makes real impact in people's lives. Rainforest Partnership helps everyone around the world by protecting rainforests because they are a vital part to curbing global warming.

As someone who has been able to do volunteer here I can tell you that the people here are committed to their cause. Everyone I have met works extremely hard at the goals for preventing deforestation and helping the regeneration of the rain forest. Their work with local communities to help them obtain the tools they need to protect their homeland is absolutely amazing. Giving the local communities the tools to protect their homes means that they will be able to take care of the land in the future and not just in the present. Being able to work on these projects and help move the cause forward has been a pleasure. If you are thinking of volunteering or donating then this is the place to do it. There is real change happening here and if you want to be able to touch the rain forest from you computer this is the nonprofit for you. You will not only help people in these communities, you will also be helping you and your kids futures.

When I first met the Executive Director of Rainforest Partnership, Niyanta Spelman, I was captivated by her passion and love for the rainforest.

Rainforest Partnership's is one of the few non-profits that truly goes above and beyond to help the indigenous communities that depend on the rainforest for survival. By helping these inhabitants, Rainforest Partnership is helping develop economic alternatives to deforestation.

My wife and I have been donors to, and volunteers for, this organization since 2009. We believe in their mission and we feel their results have been a valuable use of our money and time. We are looking forward to further growth for this organization so that they can expand their projects, help more people and preserve more of one of the world's most precious resources, the Rainforests!

As someone who has had the honor of being able to volunteer for Rainforest Partnership, I have learned that they are truly passionate about what their message is. Everyone that I have met so far works extremely hard to help get others involved, not just in our community, but all around the world, to help promote change & prevent deforestation. Whether you're an environmentalist or not, I highly recommend people donating to RP's cause and let's help create a cleaner future for future generations!

I'm doing the internship with RP for 5 months. Working with RP is so happy to me and I learned so much every day. Their passion for protecting the rainforest is genuine and they work so hard. If you have any concern about global warming and deforestation, I highly recommend to donating or taking part in RP team!

As someone who has always been passionate about environmental conservation and social justice, it was quite the privilege to directly work for an organization that so genuinely holds these interests to their core mission. I've felt very lucky to volunteer along side like-minded and intelligent global citizens who recognize the significance of rainforest protection and human rights. Rainforest Partnership is a genuine and honest organization that passionately works towards bettering our planet and it has been a pleasure working here for my post-college graduate internship!

I have been interning at Rainforest Partnership(RP) this summer and very enjoy working with so many dedicated and wise people here. RP celebrates its 10th birthday this year and have been making a great contribution to protect Amazon jungle by working with the people of the forest.
If you consider donating to or partnering with an environmental protection nonprofit organization, RP would definitely be your great choice!

Working at RP is one of the most rewarding things I've done this summer. It is pretty awesome to work with other people who cares as much about the environment as I do. RP is really committed to protecting rainforests through working with indigenous communities, and I can see that everyone working at RP is devoted to the cause and passionate about rainforest/environmental protection.

I have had a great experience volunteering for Rainforest Partnership. It has been such a positive environment to work in. The workers at Rainforest Partnership (RP) are very passionate about saving tropical rainforests and that passion translates over to their work. The workers of RP respect each other and truly appreciate each others' input. They work well together, understanding that they are really not working for themselves, but for the indigenous people of the rainforests. The workers of RP are mission minded and focused on the protection of rainforests. In order to protect rainforests, they work with the people of the forests and this develops sustainable livelihoods that empower and respect both people and nature. It is so lovely how RP respects the indigenous people of the rainforests. RP is honorable and remains true to their word by genuinely working with the indigenous people to save rainforests. If you consider on working with or donating to any rainforest conservation group, I highly recommend RP to you.

Rainforest Partnership does something that practically no environmental non-profit organization does -- they work with people on the ground, and they have real relationships with rainforest communities. Passion is what drives this organization, and the folks at RP are overflowing with it.

This rainforest non-profit does great work for the communities of the forest. By working directly with them, they really impact change and help stop deforestation!

RP’s mission almost looks like the last line of a mathematical proof. What’s the biggest, single environmental problem facing the world today? Climate change. What’s the biggest, single cause of climate change? Deforestation. What’s the biggest, single class of endangered forests? Tropical rainforests. Why are rainforests being cut down? A lot of reasons, but mostly because the people who live in the forests need the cash and have no other means to get it. So what’s the single best way to avoid deforestation? Help the people who live there develop another source of income that relies on the forest itself: sustainably harvested products and services. Make the trees more valuable standing than they would be if cut down.

And, just like Euclid’s geometry or Newton’s mechanics, it actually works. Rainforest Partnership’s free market model has protected 200,000 acres of South American rainforest and preserved 31 million trees. It has also provided a steady, sustainable livelihood to nearly 15,000 people, many of whom can afford health care and schools for their kids for the first time in their lives.

What’s the best, single investment you can make to improve the earth’s environment? Donate to Rainforest Partnership, where your donation will help solve the biggest part of our world’s biggest problem, in the smartest possible way.

Joined the organization Feb 2016, been with since. It's a committed and vibrant tight knit group of wonderfully dedicated people that do amazing work and have accomplished some great things. They work with almost any person and their skill set to help them grow individually but to really impact their outreach. Most of us volunteers have very different backgrounds but RP has this amazing way of making you feel like you're a part of something special and you get to see your direct impact of what you do and the time you put into it. What honestly sealed the deal when trying to find an organization in Austin to volunteer for in my spare time was their so transparently honest commitment to their indisputably positive impact. RP has allowed me to explore a new avenue of interests and is helping me build experience in business consulting of which I had no previous experience, but they were willing to sit down and listen to all the ideas I had for them and took me in with an open an open mind and heart. Every single time I get together with people in this organization once or twice a week it just completely gives me a rush of inspiration which has carried over into the other parts of my life.

TL:DR Great people. Great work. Amazing impact on the lives of everyone it touches.

I have been involved with Rainforest Partnership (RP) since it began in December 2007. What I have loved most about the way RP works is that it truly partners with communities who want to save their rainforests. Meeting directly with people living in the forests and listening to what they want is a key part of developing the partnerships that result in sustainable economic projects that will survive and flourish long after RP moves on to work with other communities.

Currently, it is estimated that 90% of the world’s population is breathing bad air. Rainforests generate 20% of the world’s oxygen. Rainforest Partnership, an Austin based nonprofit, is endeavoring to preserve the rainforests by working with Latin American rainforest communities to help them develop sustainable means of earning an income that don’t involve destroying the rainforest. I have been volunteering with RP from its beginning because I believe that low overhead grassroots efforts like this are a way to help insure that one day we will all have clean air to breath.

What a stellar organization! I have worked with the Rainforest Partnership in a couple different capacities over the last 2 years and they have been among the very best to work with! The people at Rainforest Partnership put so much heart into what they do. Being a small organization, it is truly amazing to see what good can be accomplished with a few dedicated people and limited resources. They throw a wonderful Celebration Event each year too! I hope to see them thrive because they are one of the good ones.

I've been a supporter and follower of RP since it's inception more than 7 years ago. What a phenomenal organization! Starting from literally nothing, the Rainforest Partnership ED fleshed out her revolutionary idea for empowering rainforest communities to preserve their critical environment, culture and values; performed a tremendous amount of on-the-ground research to understand the community challenges and determine how best to achieve success; organized a strategic leadership team with a mission; assembled a growing team of volunteers and supporters; identified the key issues and networked at global forums; and made it happen. The process includes many creative avenues for supporting, engaging, and communicating so that all kinds of gifts and talents and interests can contribute to the mission. RP is living proof that big things CAN happen from the ground up.

Had the pleasure of working with this organization some a few years ago. They bring an innovative approach to a pressing problem facing our society.

The idea of working alongside communities within the forests seems like an obvious one after RP explains it, but it's a unique approach that brings amazing results.

Rainforest Partnership is a powerfully driven group of passionate conservationists that see the importance of saving tropical rainforests on both fronts- they work locally with people in rainforest communities to develop programs that encourage the people that live in and around these areas to protect the biodiversity and act as protectors of the forests. This model of working from the ground locally, outward is essential- but they also have an incredible presence on the international scale with creative initiatives that allow them to interact with people and communities that are interested in helping on a global level. They have educational initiatives to educate children and adults on matters of climate change and the importance of the ecological preservation of tropical rainforests and I see them continuing to make progress in the fight to save them. Not only does their work promote a healthy balance of our earth's ecosystems, but it does so by giving people opportunities that benefit the sustainability of one of our planet's most precious resources.

Volunteering with Rainforest Partnership was a wonderful experience. I discovered the organization while I was out of work a few years ago and was excited to find them in my community. I support their mission to work with rainforest communities to give a hand up and not a hand out enabling development of alternative means of sustainable income other than cutting down the rainforest. Volunteers ranged from all ages of students to retired persons with all matter of skills, so I was happy they were able to use my administrative skills. No matter how busy we were, there was always time to gather around the table and share a meal. I was so amazed and thrilled when with their help, the Sani Isla, Ecuador women and community were able to stand together against government and big oil companies to prevent prospecting and drilling on their land. One by one, we can make a difference.

Rainforest Partnership gives me muscle. With every cent (and every minute) I donate to this incredible organization, I know that the people of the rainforests will be able to save their cherished world. You see, I am just one person. I can't reach across the world and empower indigenous people to take back the land that has been their home since time began. I can't make sure the governments of countries that envelope our rainforests know of the sensible ways to keep them safe from destruction. But I can donate to the Rainforest Partnership and accomplish these herculean tasks. It's amazing that my small donations enable me to be part of something so very strong.

I came across the Rainforest Partnership at an event in February and immediately fell in love with the way they conduct their projects on the ground. The blend international development with rainforest conservation in a beautiful, harmonious way that has led to great success on the ground. The office culture is one rich in community and team-work and I thoroughly enjoy each volunteer and staff member I work with. I have learned more about international development, environmental conservation, and nonprofit operations while working here in the past six months than I have in the past four years of college. I would recommend this organization to anyone seeking to volunteer, donate, or get involved in a worthy story.

I have been volunteering with RP for almost a year now. From the time I started I was welcomed, encouraged and engaged in RP's mission. I do web development and tech for Rainforest Partnership. The team is comprised of great, intelligent individuals who are all passionate about the cause and helpful to each other. I have always felt that my work is directly helping the team and the cause. The leadership is excellent and has created a culture of teamwork, efficiency, and continues to be as welcoming and wonderful as the day I started.

I LOVE volunteering for Rainforest Partnership.
I remember as a kid being so concerned about the rain forest. I once sent a series of pencil drawings to President Clinton, asking for him to help protect it. It is nice that I get to continue playing a roll in raising awareness of what we can do on a local level to protect this valuable resource. Rainforest Partnership is made up of very kind, very hardworking employees and volunteers. The events that I've worked have been fun for me and effective for the participants. I would recommend this volunteer opportunity to everyone.

I have been volunteering with Rainforest Partnership for close to two years in various roles from event coordinating, sponsor recruitment, donor relationships, general office remodeling, web content/layout development and more. The reason I have stayed with RP for so long and will continue to pledge my commitment is the integrity of their mission and fiscal responsibility beyond any other NPO I have volunteered with. I am confident that the money raised from RP is going directly towards tangibly assisting rainforest communities in need (and want) of positive change. The focus on the relationships that have been established with these sister communities is critical to their (and therefore 'our') successes in limiting deforestation.

As a Project Coordinating Intern for the Rainforest Partnership, I have learned how a successful nonprofit operates. Each employee and volunteer work thoroughly and effectively together to produce tangible products that benefit not only the nonprofit, but the greater Austin community, and Rainforest communities in Peru and Ecuador. I am impressed with how organized the managers and other interns are at distributing tasks and articulating objectives and clear goals. Specifically, I am working on the Films for the Forest Festival and am learning how to market successfully via social media, already established relationships with sponsors and other "green" organizations, and from those volunteers who already put on the first annual festival last year. I am honored to be a part of such a well-established and do-gooder organization!

I am a senior at the University of Texas at Austin and last year I studied abroad in Ecuador. As part of my program I had to complete an independent study project during the last month of the semester. For my project, I decided to venture to the Amazon and spend four weeks following spider monkeys. While I was in the Jungle (and falling in love with it) I received an email from my school advisor saying that the Rainforest Partnership was looking for interns. It was a sign! While I was sad to leave the monkeys, anacondas and mysterious night noises behind, I was excited to be able to keep my connection with the Amazon in my own home town. The Rainforest Partnership is an incredible organization with a beautiful desire to save the rainforest. We all know how important the rainforest is, but RP is one of the few organizations in this world willing to actually take on the very difficult challenge of actually doing something about it. In the end, RP is successful because it is run by passionate, intelligent and inspired people who understand what is truly important in this world.

I have been interning at Rainforest Partnership for the past five months and my experience has been a true pleasure. Rainforest Partnership's mission is incredible and, backed by the great people, will create the needed environmental change. As an intern, I have learned so much about the non profit sector and have been inspired by the people involved. I wholeheartedly believe in their mission and look forward to the progression and growth that Rainforest Partnership will make as they continue to expand.

I must say as of this date I am impressed with what they have accomplished. In the trying economic time that we are in, the ability to fund and complete the projects they have is quite impressive. They are a youthful organization, not in just in age of personal, but in history of accomplishment. They have performed quite admirably. I would recommend that they, if they do not now, create communication and links with other such related organizations. Should they find similar, which I believe they will, then a collaborative effort could be established. In doing so, they may open the funding opportunities and also expand the attendant Global influence. This would seem to be an opening of the avenue of Foundation support. Sustainability through cooperation is the lasting element of the desire. I wish them success and will continue to support.

My experience with RP has been nothing less than rewarding. The mission is clear and truly embodied by all involved with the organization. Niyanta and Maurine are extremely committed and are an inspiration to the amazing volunteers that help to keep the organization moving. It is refreshing to have a logical resolution to the issues involving the rainforest that takes into consideration both, the indigenous people involved and the international economic environment-all from a local office.

I have been involved in event coordination for multiple NPO's over 12 years. I enjoy working with Rainforest Partnership because of their mission and the people involved. RP is truly making a difference for our world in a very personal and connected, compassionate, way by linking rainforest communities with resources to protect the forests' (and climate) from total deforestation.

Niyanta, executive director, is inspiring and a great person to work for. She has such a passion for what she does it is impossible to not leave an impression. Maurine, director of operations, is one of the hardest workers I have ever met and still, somehow, maintains a positive attitude. A genuinely great person. I loved my experience here at Rainforest and cannot wait for the future of the organization.

Great organization with an excellent vision. Strong leadership and strong team. A pleasure to work with. They are definite change agents.

As an intern and volunteer at Rainforest Partnership, I helped us stay up to date on international forestry policy. I also assisted in the planning and implementation of outreach events. Being involved with Rainforest Partnership is a breath of fresh air in the world of environmental NGOs. The staff and volunteers at this organization and really passionate about environmental issues, and the projects Rainforest Partnership undergoes are well-constructed and truly designed to meet particular goals. Rainforest Partnership cares about the communities it works with and protecting the rainforest.