Since 1991 YACHANA (formally FUNEDESIN) has had many triumphs in improving the standard of living, and the protection and conservation of the Ecuadorian Amazon. We have created two for-profit organizations, Yachana Lodge and Yachana Gourmet, whose proceeds support the work of the YACHANA FOUNDATION and enable us to continue making progress in providing education to the indigenous and mestizo of the area. While these companies help the Foundation continue to thrive, it is the generous donations and support of individuals such as you that truly makes a difference.
If you’re interested in helping YACHANA change the socio-economic realities of the Ecuadorian Amazon, here is a list of some of the many ways in which you can help the people and habitats of the Amazon Rainforest.
Become a member
The Yachana membership is an easy way for you to actively support rainforest conservation and to improve the standard of living of its people. As a way to thank our members, you will receive a transferable 10% discount for two people to stay at our award-winning Yachana Lodge! Click here to join online or print out a mail-in application.
Donate Now
Making a donation will enable us to continue our work within the Ecuadorian Amazon. Without your support we would be unable to continue providing the valuable education to Amazon youth through the Yachana Technical High School. To make a donation today, please visit our donation page. Our students pay $40 per year registration for their education which is all they can afford. We provide professors, housing in the boarding school, and food. Our cost per student per year is $1,200! We need help to cover this difference. Please think about supporting a student for a year.
Adopt a Tree
YACHANA has been working since the year 2000 to establish cacao as the principal income producer for small farmers in Ecuador’s northern Amazon provinces. By adopting a chocolate tree you are helping support the agricultural education component of the High School and our agro forestry extension program to farmers from the region. For more information please visit our Adopt a Tree page.
Adopt an Acre
YACHANA has purchased more than 4,300 acres of rainforest to date. By adopting an acre you are helping to protect a rapidly diminishing part of our earth’s natural biodiversity. With these funds we are able to purchase and protect our forest. For more information visit our Adopt an Acre page.
Fundraising with Yachana Jungle Chocolate
Looking for a fundraiser for your school, church, or group? Why not try using our Yachana Jungle Chocolate and raise money for your group while helping the environment. In doing so, you can generate income for your organization’s activities while helping YACHANA to continue to provide a sustainable way of life for the people of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Yachana Jungle Chocolate is a Fair Trade product. For more information please visit our contact us at info@yachana.org.ec.
Buy Yachana Jungle Chocolate
Our Yachana Jungle chocolate is one of the world’s purest, most flavorful chocolates, made from all-natural ingredients. Buy some today and see for yourself. All profits from our Jungle chocolate sales go to supporting the work of the YACHANA FOUNDATION. To order some today visit our how to order page.
Visit us at Yachana Lodge
Come visit us at our Yachana Lodge. Located on the banks of the Napo River deep in the rainforest of the Ecuadorian Amazon; our lodge is a world class Geotourism destination. The Lodge invests its profits in YACHANA’s education and conservation projects.
Volunteer
Want to make a difference and experience our work hands on? Become a volunteer at our Mondaña Medical Clinic or with our conservation and sustainable development projects.
