Impact, Integrity and FAQs
What your support makes possible and our most
Frequently Asked Questions
Sponsor a Student
Your support is Funding:
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Cultural Revival and Generational Pride
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Life-Centered Education that Honors all Life
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Preservation of Indigenous Ways and Wisdom
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Longer-term change identified by the articles in the UN Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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Future Leaders Grounded in Equality, Unity, and Co-Creative Solutions
The Children of the Pastaza is a collaboration between the Community of Sharmentsa and that Center for Wild Hope, a 501c3. All donations will receive a tax donation letter.
One time
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CHOOSE AN AMOUNT TO GIVE
Your sponsorship helps cover the real costs of learning—materials, instruction, connectivity, and community-based support—so students can stay with their families, elders, and forest.
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What Your Support Makes Possible
Supporting Rooted Learning creates impact that extends far beyond one child.
It helps:
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Keep families together
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Preserve cultural knowledge
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Reduce youth trauma and displacement
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Strengthen future forest stewardship
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Protect climate resilience at a systems level
Stewardship & Transparency
We are committed to responsible stewardship of every gift.
Funds are allocated to community-identified priorities, with clear oversight and accountability. Trust is essential to lasting impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are students selected?
Students are identified by the Achuar community based on need, readiness, and family support.
Do sponsors support one specific child?
Sponsors support the program as a whole, ensuring equity, flexibility, and dignity for all students.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Will I receive updates?
Yes. Sponsors receive periodic updates about the program and community progress, shared with consent.
Why monthly giving?
Monthly support provides stability, allowing education programs to remain consistent, community-led, and sustainable.