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The Pachamama Alliance August Newsletter
Our monthly newsletter updates you on our work with our indigenous
partners in Ecuador and our workshops around the world.

After the Inter-American Court of Human Rights recently ruled in their favor, the people of Sarayaku offered their gratitude for all who “felt called to dedicate their time and lives to the defense of human rights, of indigenous peoples, and of the environment.”

We want to share this gratitude with you, our global Pacha community, for all the ways you've taken a stand for indigenous rights.

Read the full message from Sarayaku and learn more about our advocacy work »


Pachamama Alliance News & Updates


We are excited to announce our new Director of Programs, Ben Schick, who will oversee the Education and Communications teams as we move into a crucial phase of growth for the Awakening the Dreamer Symposium and our other workshops.

Meet Ben and find out what he brings to the team »



Fundación Pachamama is honored to collaborate with Professor Maurizio Gnerre, a prestigious Italian linguist, on Achuar cultural preservation projects that will bolster wider efforts to safeguard the life-sustaining wisdom of indigenous cultures.

Why Professor Gnerre’s 40 years of Amazon fieldwork are so valuable »



Together with the Brahma Kumaris, members of the Pachamama Alliance team have created a new Awakening the Dreamer Workshop, which was presented for the first time in the US in Novato, California in late July, the latest in our exciting global partnership.

What’s included in the new workshop and participants’ responses »



The Jungle Mamas team of Fundación Pachamama staff and Achuar birth assistants are continuing the success of their “Safe Birth and Family Health” workshops this summer, which encourage a view of women’s health as a community issue for the Achuar people.

Why Jungle Mamas is a crucial part of indigenous rights advocacy »



Upcoming Pachamama Events


September 11th, 7-9 pm
San Francisco, CA
Join us next month for an evening with Jerry Mander, renowned author and founder of the International Forum on Globalization. Jerry will take a hard look at the increasingly non-viable and obsolete system of global capitalism, and the ways organizations and communities are anticipating and creating what’s next.

More about Jerry and how to RSVP »


This September, Pachamama Alliance Co-founder Lynne Twist will offer her popular Fundraising from the Heart workshop in San Francisco, CA. Drawing on over three decades of experience, Lynne designed this workshop to empower you to fundraise with greater confidence and efficacy, and make fundraising the most joyful part of your work–really!

Register now to transform the life of your nonprofit »


Pachamama Journeys are transformative travel immersions that go far beyond conventional eco-tourism and adventure travel. You will travel deep into Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest, connecting the indigenous and modern worlds in a way that supports both.

Reserve your spot on one of the last available 2012 Journeys »




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SAVE THE DATE



Our Annual Luncheon brings together the Pachamama community to reaffirm our shared vision and inspire each other to continue transforming the world. Sign up as a Table Captain or volunteer, or simply join us in person or online – this event is not to be missed!

What the Luncheon is all about »


PHOTO OF THE MONTH



We just had to share this truly exquisite monkey face orchid found in the cloud forests of Ecuador and Peru at elevations of 1,000 to 2,000 meters (so not too many people have seen them!).

More about these incredible flowers »


VIDEO OF THE MONTH



In less than seven minutes, “The Story of Change” looks at why individual action is not enough to create a brighter future and how great movements have achieved their goals. There’s also a fun quiz to determine what kind of changemaker you are.

Watch the video and take the quiz »


INTERNSHIPS



Put your skills and talents to use to create a just, thriving, and sustainable world this fall! We have a number of opportunities available in our San Francisco offices, including a new writing internship.

View all open internships »


RELATED NEWS



Climate activist Bill McKibben writes in Rolling Stone about three simple numbers that add up to global catastrophe, and points out some powerful strategies for a species running out of time.

Crunch the numbers on our future »


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Contact Us
info@pachamama.org
PO Box 29191, Presidio Bldg 1009, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94129-9191