- The Rainforest Foundation
Infobox Non-profit
Non-profit_name = The Rainforest Foundation
Non-profit_
Non-profit_type = Charity
founded_date = 1989
location =London ,UK
area_served = Global
key_people = Simon Counsell
Cath Long
focus = Environmentalism
method =Lobbying ,research , field work
revenue = £ 1,185,906 (2006)
num_employees = "10"
homepage = [http://www.rainforestfoundationuk.org www.rainforestfoundationuk.org]The Rainforest Foundation is a UK charity dedicated to campaigning for the preservation of the
rainforest and the rights of theindigenous peoples living there.The Rainforest Foundation was founded in 1988 by belgian filmmaker
Jean-Pierre Dutilleux , musician Sting and his wifeTrudie Styler in response to the request ofKayapo tribe leader Raoni; its first initiative was a campaign of support for theKayapo Indians and their rights to their own land in the BrazilianAmazonas . This resulted in 1993 in the legal recognition and demarcation of an area of more than 17,000 square miles as the Menkragnoti Indigenous Area.Following this important success, the Foundation expanded its scope to the whole world's rainforests and diversified its programme of project support. From 1993 onwards, support was given to projects in other parts of Brazil and Latin America, as well as in Africa and Southeast Asia.
The Foundation supports a number of activities to garner support for its cause, including the
Triple marathon .Its 2006 "review" shows a total 2006 income of £1,185,906 and total 2006 expenses of £1,081,184, which included £832,104 on projects and campaigns; £214,042 on Information, Education and Fundraising and £25,215 on Management and Administration. [ [http://www.rainforestfoundationuk.org/files/RF%20Annual%20Report%202007.pdf Rainforest Foundation 2006 Annual Report] , page 28]
In addition to the Rainforest Foundation UK, there are also Foundation’s in the USA [http://www.rainforestfoundation.org] , Norway [http://www.rainforest.no] , and Japan.
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External links
* [http://www.rainforestfoundationuk.org/s-Index Organization homepage]
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