Dear Cofan Sponsors, We hope this finds you well. We’ve had a lot going on this year! Let me start by providing a few updates from Ecuador. Carlos, our healthcare navigator, shares the following: He continues to work with a child who has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. The child is doing well – she is walking … Continue reading Cofan Update Fall 2026
Want to make a real difference for rainforest conservation while having fun? We’re looking for caring volunteers to help us run our upcoming Cofán Musical Festival! Whether you’re helping with kids’ activities or assisting during performance times, your time directly supports vital rainforest protection efforts. See available volunteer slots and join our festival team here: … Continue reading Cofan Rainforest Music Festival- Sign Up to Help Today!
Hello Cofan supporters! We have just returned from our trip to Ecuador; there were five of us making the trip – Lori and Steve Sargent, Dorinda and Chris Rife, and me. It was a very good trip – very productive and inspiring. Two of my biggest takeaways are: How great the need is for … Continue reading Cofan Update : 2026 Trip Recap & Continuing Needs
Hello! Have you ever really felt all dressed up and no place to go? That’s kind of what I’m feeling right now. As many of you have heard, we’ve postponed our trip to Ecuador. There was a strike led by the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (COANIE) against the Ecuadorian government’s termination of subsidies … Continue reading The Cofan Project: November 2025 Update
Hello Friends of the Cofán , I am writing with our quarterly update. As you probably know, the sad news is the death of Randy Borman – Cofán elder and amazingly wise soul. His knowledge of all things environmental as well as his love for the indigenous Cofán people shone through in every interaction with him. I am … Continue reading Cofán Update – Spring 2025
