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Puerto Lara Celebrates 6th Christmas Bird Count
Results from the 2024 Christmas Bird Count and Global Big Day
Jul 1, 20241 min read


WOUNAAN-LED BIRDWATCHING ECOTOURS LAUNCHED
The communities of Rio Hondo and Rio Platanares were new to ecotourism. August 2022 – October 2023, the communities engaged in a series of..
Jul 1, 20242 min read


Indigenous Fire Management: Wounaan Forest Fire Fighting Skills Put To The Test
All of 2023 was an exceptionally dry year for Panama. In October, the Panama Canal reported 41% less rainfall than usual, highlighting...
Jun 25, 20242 min read


Update on Aruza: Illegal Loggers Held Accountable for Deforestation
Three environmental complaints submitted by Wounaan, including one from Aruza, are poised to result in fines for the violators.
Nov 8, 20222 min read


Reforestation Project in Rio Hondo and Platanares
Through reforestation, the community of Rio Hondo is planning for the future.
Nov 8, 20221 min read


Ecotourism and Puerto Lara Trail Improvements
Through trail improvements and reforestation, these communities are preparing for tourism and demonstrating the value of native stewardship.
Nov 8, 20222 min read


Warning Signs for Majé
The Wounaan community of Majé is idyllic, but just a 30 minute walk from the center the scenery changes. Illegal loggers and cattle ranch
May 29, 20222 min read

The Urgency of Aruza: Stop the Invasion of Wounaan Lands
What we are witnessing is the displacement of Indigenous families. Make no mistake, the people of Aruza are in urgent need of a solution.
Apr 24, 20224 min read

MASKED UP, PUERTO LARA PERSEVERES
The third official Wounaan Christmas Bird Count took place in Puerto Lara, Darien January 5, 2021.
Aug 4, 20212 min read

2021 Spring Newsletter + 2020 Annual Report
This spring newsletter serves as a 2020 annual report, reflecting the uncertainties of the past year and the innovations that emerged.
Jul 14, 20211 min read


Fall 2020 Newsletter
Our latest newsletter is here! See the link in this post for the full story.
Mar 25, 20211 min read


Eight Months of Coronavirus Response
Your donations have helped alleviate suffering and provided relief to hundreds of Indigenous families during this pandemic.
Nov 8, 20202 min read
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