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Natalia Villalobos 300 Acres

Natalia Villalobos fundraising for Natural Villages

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Help us save 300 acres of the rainforest in 60 days by raising $73,000. Your donation will help keep the land in the hands of native people.

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The 300 Acres project (http://300acres.com) is attempting to raise $73,000 in 60 days to save 300 acres of ancestral land for the Amazanga/Quichua people in Puyo, Ecuador.

We started the project on March 5 and will give our biggest outreach push and donation raising through May 5th. We only have until May 5th to attain these funds or the land will be purchased by a development group that is interested in dividing the land - potentially cutting down the old growth trees, and starting a gold mining enterprise. This is of course explicitly against the wishes of the native people of this region.

I was inspired to start this endeavor after I met Flavio Santi - a healer and advocate of the Amazanga/Quichua people, whom recently visited Google (where I work) to attend the Indigenous Mapping Network workshop co-created with Google Earth Outreach. He was one of over 100 indigenous people who came from all over the world to learn how to use Google Maps, Earth, and our ODK mobile system to preserve their land. Through an interpreter he told us his story, and I was so moved by his situation that I decided that I needed to help. That promise has led to 300acres.com

We have partnered with Natural Villages to ensure all donations are tax deductible.

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Sincerely,

Natalie Villalobos

Founder of 300 Acres

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  1. Kimberley LentrosKimberley Lentros 06/08/2011 at 05:46 PM ET
    namaste
  2. govinda rubingovinda rubin 05/06/2010 at 03:05 AM ET
    viva motherearth peoples!lets protect and cherish our home planet and plant seeds of peace!
  3. James McCayJames McCay 05/04/2010 at 07:32 PM ET
    Time is ticking!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Elp-KSDtnts ... How can we stand aside And watch the rape of the world If you look you'll see it with your own eyes If you listen you will hear her cries If you care you will stand and testify And stop the rape of the world...
  4. jennifer drejesjennifer drejes 05/04/2010 at 05:43 PM ET
    We believe and support Flavios vision!
  5. Aaron PavaAaron Pava 05/04/2010 at 03:08 PM ET
    Less than 11 hours left to save 300 acres of the Northern Amazon rainforest with the Amazanga people, and bridge global communities through their knowledge, culture, and spirituality. Only have $11,102 left to raise!
  6. jordan gordonjordan gordon 05/02/2010 at 03:37 PM ET
    somos la gente
  7. Ann BrownAnn Brown 05/02/2010 at 10:32 AM ET
    I found this project while researching how my 6th grade students could get involved in climate change solutions. I'm inspired to embed the link to an e-mail letter to all of my students' families, as well as to my personal friends. Let's spread the word!
  8. Donna BatterDonna Batter 05/01/2010 at 12:58 PM ET
    The 300 acres project is so important to not only these people, but to our world - join in now!
  9. Christopher PetersChristopher Peters 04/30/2010 at 05:40 PM ET
    Indigenous peoples are good stewards of the rainforest. Development = slash and burn!
  10. Ann EuAnn Eu 04/29/2010 at 04:50 PM ET
    The world needs MUCH more of this kind of awareness and leaders willing to work with the ancient, the modern, the spiritual and the technological worlds. We need to all come together, our children need us to.
  11. Judith LundborgJudith Lundborg 04/29/2010 at 04:50 PM ET
    Many blessings to the annoymous donor. Our prayer is that your goal is met.
  12. Sharon LundahlSharon Lundahl 04/27/2010 at 04:19 PM ET
    I love saving land for people who want to care for the earth and for their communities.
  13. R TheR The 04/23/2010 at 03:28 PM ET
    We are all part of Mother Earth - I hope my donation will help a little bit! With love from Rosita
  14. Lydia SugarmanLydia Sugarman 04/21/2010 at 03:42 PM ET
    It's not just preserving ancestral lands for the Amazangans. It's preserving this priceless natural asset for the welfare of the entire earth.
  15. Kelli GottKelli Gott 04/20/2010 at 02:06 PM ET
    I love Kauai and Kauai loves Flavio!!!!! This donation is from my dear friend Julie who sends her love and support to Flavio and his mission to save his peoples land.
  16. Alan SacksAlan Sacks 04/17/2010 at 02:46 PM ET
    I met Flavio in person. He tells a very powerful story about the challenges his people face in protecting the Amazon Rainforest from the oil companies and developers. His people are asking for our help in saving the Rainforest and in making it possible for his people to stay on their land. PLEASE HELP!!!
  17. Judith LundborgJudith Lundborg 04/15/2010 at 04:31 AM ET
    We have visited Ecuador and stayed in your rainforests. What a treasure. It's an honor to support the 300 Acres project.
  18. Dustin MondaDustin Monda 04/14/2010 at 02:07 AM ET
    It's imperative that we do all we can to keep these last remaining, sacred areas, undeveloped and in the hands of the indigenous cultures who have lived there for generations.
  19. Kelli GottKelli Gott 04/12/2010 at 05:10 PM ET
    Spirit Guides brought Flavio and Justin to my family on Kauai when my son passed away unexpectedly. The pure love and spirituality that surrounds them allowed my family to heal in a way that would have been more difficult in our western civilization. I am proud to be a part of their family now and support their commitment to school and community.
  20. Sebastian & Nikki TraegerSebastian & Nikki Traeger 04/12/2010 at 01:48 PM ET
    300 acres is on the way to its goal. help support them.
  21. Tedi RingelTedi Ringel 04/11/2010 at 10:33 PM ET
    Peace!
  22. Sandy EmersonSandy Emerson 04/08/2010 at 08:56 PM ET
    The Amazonian rainforest and its people must be protected - this resource gives breath to the planet.
  23. Gloria LorenzoGloria Lorenzo 04/06/2010 at 11:38 PM ET
    So many medicines yet to be discovered in the Amazon Rainforest.!!Awareness Plus Action help the peoples,the land and preserve its bounty for generations to come. It is an Honor to participate! THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY!
  24. Barbara HovekampBarbara Hovekamp 04/05/2010 at 10:21 AM ET
    Please donate to this fundraiser...I have been to the rainforest in Ecuador and it is so sacred and must be saved for its people...shungo
  25. Laura GeorgeLaura George 04/04/2010 at 04:52 PM ET
    Please support the 300 acres project, raising money to protect the land of the Amazanga/Quichua people in Ecuador... Www.300acres.com.

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