"The forest is our mother. The forest is our life and our strength. Women protect the healthy soil and fresh air to protect our children and all life. Now is the time to hear the voices of women to protect the Amazon."
– Cristina Gualinga, Kichwa grandmother from Sarayaku

Indigenous women are leading the defense and protection of the Amazon rainforest. They serve as stewards of Indigenous culture, history, and lands.

As Sonia Guajajara once said, women are forced to defend the rainforest with their lives, but they shouldn’t have to. Now is the time for the rest of the world to join their movement. Make a donation today to amplify the voices of Indigenous women.

Every donation made this month will be matched up to $100,000 and 100% of your contribution goes directly to our work to protect the Amazon!

Amazon Watch has been there when Indigenous communities needed us most. We have deep partnership with Indigenous women across the Amazon because we recognize their contributions not only to the rainforest, but to the future of our climate.

Show your solidarity with Indigenous women defenders today! Make a donation in honor of their resistance.

In defense of rainforests and the women who protect them,

Leila Salazar-López
Executive Director