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FutaFriends
gives our Green Stamp of Approval to those tourism outfitters
who support our community development and conservation programs.
Support
Us, Support them, Support the Futaleufu Community. |
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Bio Expeditions: A long time presence on the Futaleufu
River, Bio Bio Expeditions continues its operations from their
luxury camp based in the Azul Valley. The largest financial
supporter of FutaFriends in 2008, Bio Bio has been ever-present
before and after the Chaiten Volcano eruption, initiating
an effective relief fund for the recovery of the region, even
when their operation was minimally impacted. A resident of
the Azul River in the Futaleufu River Valley, Bio Bio Expeditions
has fully supported FutaFriends sustainable agriculture program,
being one of the largest operators of the valley and establishing
a strong demand for the project's market. Find out more about
their operation by visiting: http://www.bbxrafting.com
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Expediciones
Chile: Among the first outfitters in arriving to
the Futaleufu Valley, Expediciones Chile is a multi-sport
outfitter, offering every activity possible in the Futaleufu
River Valley, being lodge-based in Futaleufu and camp-based
in the Azul Valley, catering to all comfort levels. Chris
Spelius, owner of ExChile and original founder of FutaFriends
has been a long-time continuous supporter of FutaFriends,
generating the greatest tourism revenue for the local population,
and promoting sustainable tourism to the valley for more than
twenty years. Expediciones Chile is celebrating its twentieth
anniversary this season and operates with clients from all
over the world.
Visit http://www.exchile.com for more information. |
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H2O Patagonia: Located on the edge of the upper Futaleufu, H2O Patagonia is the newest arrival to the Futaleufu Valley of the main international outfitters. H2O has financed FutaFriends' sustainable agriculture program in 2009, with hopes of promoting local production and subsistence living, as well as decreasing the community's dependence on outside produce. H2O Patagonia operates high-end multi-sport activities based out of their luxurious lodge on the side of the Futaleufu River. Find further information about H2O Patagonia at http://www.h2opatagonia.com |
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Patagonia
Foundation: Patagonia clothing company promotes a
program to support environmental activism by committing at
least 1% of sales or 10% of pre-tax profits - whichever is
more - towards community-based conservation programs. They
give at the grassroots level to fund activists who take radical
and strategic steps to protect habitat, wilderness and biodiversity.
FutaFriends has graciously reaped the benefits of this opportunity
by receiving a grant from Patagonia Inc. to fund our Sustainable
Agriculture Program. Please visit the Patagonia Foundation
website for more information: http://www.patagonia.com |
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Weeden
Foundation: Supporting conservation efforts in Futaleufu
for 10 years now, from its inception in 1963, the Weeden Foundation
embraced the protection of biodiversity as its main priority.
The Weeden Foundation serves as a way to address the adverse
impact of growing human populations and overuse of natural
resources on the biological fabric of the planet. Population
growth, particularly in the United States, and overconsumption
have also evolved into major program interest in order to
more fully address the factors driving biological impoverishment.
The Weeden Foundation continually provides funding and support
for FutaFriends and our work. Please visit the Weeden Foundation
website for more information: http://www.weedenfdn.org |
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George
B. Storer Fund of the Dade Community Foundation:
Created in 1967 as Greater Miami's permanent philanthropic
endowment, the Dade Community Foundation protects and manages
the assets of philanthropic funds and provides grant making
expertise to donors with various interest at all levels of
giving. For 38 years, the Foundation has served individuals,
families, corporations, private foundations, and charitable
organizations by providing information on the benefits and
options of philanthropy. They offer insight into community
needs, and supply a stable, tax-advantaged financial structure
to maximize donations and to assure their viability in perpetuity.
The Dade Community Foundation rewarded FutaFriends a grant
from the George B. Storer for the purpose of funding FutaFriends
and supporting families from the Palena Province that were
affected by the recent eruption of the Chaiten Volcano. Please
visit the Dade Community Foundation website for more information:
http://www.dadecommunityfoundation.org |
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ESRI:
ESRI designs and develops the world's leading geographic information
system (GIS) technology. GIS is an important tool-one that
helps shape the world around us. ESRI participates in public
service initiative, community outreach, and volunteerism,
particularly in the communities surrounding ESRI headquarters
in Redlands, California. In addition, ESRI regularly donates
trees and horticultural materials to local schools, parks,
and common areas., ESRI also donates surplus office equipment
and computer hardware and software to schools and non-profit
organizations. This year, ESRI supported FutaFriends by donating
ArcView 9.3 GIS software for the purpose of mapping the Futaleufu
River Valley, initiating our advocacy campaign against the
proposed gold mines in the region.
http://www.esri.com/ |
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Google:
FutaFriends is a recipient of a Google Grant award. The Google
Grants program supports organizations sharing Google's philosophy
of community service to help the world in areas such as science
and technology, education, global public health, the environment,
youth advocacy, and the arts. Designed for 501(c)(3) non-profit
organizations, Google Grants is a unique in-kind advertising
program harnessing the power of Google AdWords advertising
product. Google Grants has awarded AdWords advertising to
hundreds of non-profit groups whose missions range from animal
welfare to literacy, from supporting homeless children to
promoting HIV education. http://www.google.com |
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