"When I lived in the forest, I had a good life... Now if I meet one of the uncontacted Awá in the forest, I'll say, 'Don't leave! Stay in the forest… there's nothing in the outside for you,'” – Wamaxua Awá, who was first contacted in 2009

Dear Jack,

Every day, uncontacted Indigenous peoples around the world make their wish to reject contact incredibly clear. They know only too well that contact means death.

But their homes are being invaded nonetheless – by illegal ranchers, miners, missionaries and loggers. In one case, the Shompen of Great Nicobar Island, the government’s even planning to build a new city on their land. This has to stop now.

Survival has been amplifying the clear message of uncontacted peoples for more than five decades. Every donation lets us continue exposing and fighting land theft, invasions and the refusal of governments to protect the lands of uncontacted peoples. We can’t do this without your help.

Survival relies on small donations from supporters like you. Your backing allows us to refuse all government funding, and fight for uncontacted peoples without compromise. Jack, please donate today – it’s a matter of life or death.

Thank you for your support,

Jade Bridgwood
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