My Nonprofit Reviews

We need more non-profit organizations like the Northern Jaguar Project. They buy and preserve land to provide a safe environment for jaguars and other wildlife. This is a much needed service and worthy by itself. But, what sets NJP apart from other NGOs is their emphasis on community involvement. They have involved local ranchers in providing the proper environment for jaguars and providing an incentive to maintain the jaguar population rather than exterminating it. Without support from the local ranchers any attempt to preserve the environment is likely to fail. In addition, the project provides educational opportunities to children in the area. If these children learn to appreciate and protect the jaguars and their habitat, the goal of the organization will continue regardless of the ability to purchase more land. NJP has combined the best of all resources to provide a supportive environment for jaguars and all other species that live in that habitat, including the local communities.