We believe that the only way to protect the “lungs” of the planet is to help the people who live in those “lungs” have a better standard of living, to grow their economy in harmony with their rainforest.

To accomplish this, we partner with the residents of rainforest communities in Latin America to develop rainforest products: raw materials, finished goods, and services that can be found only in the rainforest. We help to develop the market for these products, elsewhere in Latin America, or in the United States.  Sales of these goods and services gives the residents a financial stake in protecting their forests.

Sustainable development helps us all breathe easier.

Now it’s time to take up the other side of the challenge. Rainforest Partnership was founded on the principle that there are businesses, foundations, and groups of people who share our dream of sustainable development in harmony with the forest. We’ve learned how to turn the lungs of the earth into real economic opportunities for the people who live there. Now we want to connect our partners in the rainforest with new partners in the United States and beyond, fundamentally changing the lives of both.

The strength of collaborative partnerships is grounded in creating a working environment in which both parties are able to meet their respective needs and goals.  The opportunity to partner with Rainforest Partnership includes:

Opportunities to fulfill your company’s or group’s sustainability initiatives

Project proposal and development

Employee engagement – volunteer opportunities, payroll giving and matching programs

Integrating community harvested materials and/or products into your supply chain

Making a one-time donation to support a specific project

Donating a percentage of your sales to help support a project and/or operational costs

Contributing in-kind products or services that help RP accomplish its mission

To discuss how a partnership with one of our partner rainforest communities will provides your business or group meaningful returns, please contact Maurine Winkley at maurine@rainforestpartnership.org or 512-420-0101.