Dear Jack,

This week, you’ve heard about the monumental challenges faced by the Kawahiva in Brazil, the Mashco Piro in Peru, the Shompen in India, and other uncontacted peoples around the world. Thank you for reading and sharing their stories.

The contacted families and neighbors of these peoples have told us how Survival’s support has brought vital awareness to their fight. But to continue standing with them, Survival needs your help. To maintain our integrity and independence, we don’t accept government funding. Our work truly relies upon the generosity of people like you.

“If we don't support the fight for their forest, my uncontacted relatives will just die” – contacted Hongana Manyawa man, Halmahera, Indonesia

Land is the beating heart of uncontacted peoples’ lives. It provides food and shelter; medicine and protection; knowledge and community. But unless their territories are properly protected, uncontacted Indigenous people face eviction, disease, and death.

Survival is fighting for a world where uncontacted tribes not only survive, but thrive. They’re the best guardians of the natural world and a vital part of humankind’s diversity – so this is a fight none of us can afford to lose. Please, help us achieve our goal.

Thank you,

Caroline Pearce
Director