Skip to content

Facebook link Instagram link Youtube link Linkedin link

English
French
Spanish

About
Programmes
Research-led Action
What You Can Do
Resources
- News
- Publications
Search

News

Theme

Countries

Year

Language

Search

Protecting those who protect the forest: RFUK publishes new guidance to support community defenders in the Congo Basin

28 April 2026

ForestEye showing heavy deforestation and disturbance in San Jose de Karena

Indigenous forest observers drive action against illegal mining in the Peruvian Amazon

10 April 2026

Ngonaka village - CJJ and RFUK gender study (indigenous women)

RFUK shares findings of gender study highlighting opportunities and barriers for women in forest governance in the Republic of Congo

6 April 2026

Handbook front cover photo_large

Haki Ardhi: transforming how women in Kenya claim their land rights

27 March 2026

0__Nilda Chavez_

From the Ene River in Peru to the global stage: the journey of Nilda Chávez

8 March 2026

Forest with clearning shot

86 organisations call on the Prime Minister to increase – not cut – UK climate finance

3 March 2026

Enero 2026, Congreso de la FENAMAD 44 años

Peru’s Supreme Court sets landmark precedent against intimidation lawsuits targeting Indigenous defenders

20 February 2026

Intelligence Report on Ecosystem Collapse Highlights Urgent Need For UK Action on Forests

22 January 2026

shared image

COP30 in Belém: A Mixed Bag for Climate, Forests and People

25 November 2025

1
2
3
…
36
Next »

rainforestfoundationuk

🎉 WE DID IT! TARGET SURPASSED! 🚀🌳 You are incredi

🎉 WE DID IT! TARGET SURPASSED! 🚀🌳

You are incredible! Thanks to your overwhelming support during @biggiveorg Earth Raise appeal, we haven’t just met our goal - we’ve SMASHED IT! 💥

Because of you:
✅ Every single eligible donation was DOUBLED.
✅ We secured critical funding for Indigenous communities in the Congo Basin and Peruvian Amazon.
✅ We proved that when public funding retreats, private generosity rises! 💪🌍

To every person who donated, shared, and cheered us on in these last 7 days: THANK YOU. You turned a week of urgency into a massive victory for the rainforest.

The match fund may be closed, but the work continues. Every doubled pound is now going straight to the frontlines of forest protection. 🛡️🌿

Stay tuned for updates on how your gifts are making a difference. This is just the beginning!

#EarthRaise #ThankYou #RainforestProtection

🚨 FINAL 24 HOURS! The clock is ticking! ⏰ This is

🚨 FINAL 24 HOURS! The clock is ticking! ⏰

This is your LAST CHANCE to double your donation for the rainforest! 🌳x2

Our match fund with @biggiveorg is finite and will close at midday tomorrow (Wednesday 29th), no further donations will be matched.

Don’t let your gift go unmatched!
💷 £1 → £2
💷 £10 → £20
💷 £15 → £30

Act NOW to secure your 1:1 match. Tap the link in our bio immediately! Don’t wait until tomorrow - it might be too late.

#EarthRaise #MatchFunding #ClimateAction #DoubleImpact #LastChance #IndigenousRights

⏰ HALFWAY THERE! Only 4 Days Left to Double Your G

⏰ HALFWAY THERE! Only 4 Days Left to Double Your Gift! 🚨

We are officially at the midway point of the @biggiveorg Earth Raise appeal, and the response has been amazing. But we need you to help us take advantage of our total pot of match funds.

We don’t want you to miss out on doubling your impact for the rainforest - and we don't want local and Indigenous communities to miss out on £60,000 worth of precious funds. With UK aid having been slashed, every matched pound is a lifeline for Indigenous defenders.

🏃‍♀️ Don’t wait until Tuesday! Tap the link in our bio NOW to secure your 1:1 match before the fund runs dry.

🌳 £10 → £20
🌳 £50 → £100
🌳 £100 → £200

4 Days. Finite Fund. Double Impact. Go!

#EarthRaise #LastChance #MatchFunding #ClimateAction #DoubleYourImpact #Urgent

🚨 IT’S LIVE! The Earth Raise Match Fund is OPEN! 🚨

🚨 IT’S LIVE! The Earth Raise Match Fund is OPEN! 🚨

For the next 7 days only, your donation to protect the rainforest is DOUBLED. 💷x2

UK forest aid has been slashed and this is our moment to step up. Thanks to the @biggiveorg Earth Raise appeal, every pound you give today counts for two.

🌳 £20 becomes £40.
🌳 £100 becomes £200.
🌳 £1,000 becomes £2,000.

But hurry - this match fund is finite and first-come, first-served. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

🎯Tap the link in our bio to double your impact NOW! Don’t wait. Let’s fill the gap left by aid cuts together.

#EarthDay #EarthRaise #MatchFunding #EarthDay2026 #ClimateAction #IndigenousRights #RainforestProtection

🚨 UK Forest Aid is Facing Severe Cuts. But We Have

🚨 UK Forest Aid is Facing Severe Cuts. But We Have a Plan.

The UK government has confirmed drastic reductions to overseas forest aid. This threatens not just trees, but the millions of Indigenous and local communities who protect them. It also threatens our global climate stability.

And we refuse to sit in silence. 🌍✨

This Earth Day (April 22nd), Rainforest Foundation UK is fighting back with a special match funding appeal. For a limited time, every pound you give will be doubled, maximising your support exactly when it’s needed most.

💡 Save the date and keep your eyes peeled for when the campaign goes live 👀

#EarthDay2026 #MatchFunding #ClimateAction

They aren’t just watching the forest. They are pro

They aren’t just watching the forest. They are protecting it. 🛡️🌿

In Peru’s Madre de Dios region, 156 Indigenous observers are standing on the frontline against illegal mining. Covering over 500,000 hectares, their data is leading to real justice.

⚖️ The Result? In 2025, their evidence led to 5 government raids and the destruction of illegal mining machinery. Every legal complaint they filed was accepted for investigation.

⚠️ The Risk? It’s getting dangerous. Criminal networks are arming up. In some communities, 70% of the land is already affected. 79 Indigenous leaders are currently on a protected list due to threats.

We are working with our partner @fenamad to ensure these defenders have the tech, legal backing, and safety tools they need to keep going. From threat maps to new risk-reporting apps, we’re evolving to meet the threat.

Indigenous communities are leading the fight for the Amazon. Will you stand with them?

🔗 Click the link in our bio to read the full story.

With thanks to our generous supporters @size_of_wales and the Waterloo Foundation.

#AmazonRainforest #IndigenousRights #Peru #ForestDefenders #ClimateAction #ForestLink #EnvironmentalJustice

Meet Jemimah Oronga 👆 When her husband married an

Meet Jemimah Oronga 👆

When her husband married another woman, Jemimah faced what too many women in Kenya endure: the threat of being kicked off the land she calls home. Jemimah is one of many women finding justice through Haki Ardhi (“Land Justice”). 🌱⚖️

Co-developed by @rainforestfoundationuk, @tmgthinktank, Shibuye Community Health Workers and @kenyalandalliance, this tool allows women to report land abuses anonymously via simple text messages. No internet needed. Just a safe voice for justice.

✨ Women like Jemimah are receiving legal aid and psychosocial support.
✨ Cases are tracked digitally, ensuring nothing gets lost.
✨ Survivors are becoming advocates, empowering their whole communities.

“Haki Ardhi gave me a safe way to speak out.”

We’ve also launched a Haki Ardhi Handbook to help defenders across Africa use this tool! 📘

🎥 The full video on Haki Ardhi, and the handbook, can be viewed at the link in our bio.

#LandRights #WomensEmpowerment #Kenya #JusticeForWomen #TechForGood #IndigenousRights #RainforestFoundationUK

🚀 We’re Hiring: Livelihoods Coordinator Rainfores

🚀 We’re Hiring: Livelihoods Coordinator

Rainforest Foundation UK is recruiting for a central role to shape and deliver our community land use planning and livelihoods initiatives.

As Livelihoods Coordinator, you will:
- Lead the strategic design and technical implementation of RFUK's sustainable livelihood interventions
- Provide technical oversight of field activities
- Support coordination with key stakeholders
- Reinforce the link between improved livelihoods and community forest protection

Details:
📍 Mbandaka or Kinshasa, DRC, with substantial field travel to remote forest areas
💼 12 months fixed term, with the possibility for extension
📅 Closing: 10th April 2026, 9AM
📍 Apply via link in bio

We’re looking for someone experienced in project management support in a charity or in an international development context, as well as experience in supporting community land use planning and livelihoods initiatives in rural contexts.
Please share with your network or tag someone who might be a perfect fit! 🌍💬

#Nonprofit #CharityJobs #Livelihoods #InternationalDevelopmentJobs

ICYMI: the story of Nilda Chávez, an Asháninka lea

ICYMI: the story of Nilda Chávez, an Asháninka leader shaping the future of her community. 🌿

Nilda began as a field technician with @kemito.ene and was later elected by communities to the board of @careashaninka (CARE). She also works with AMA ENE to help advance CARE’s gender agenda.

Her journey shows how Indigenous women’s leadership grows through collective support, mentorship and strong community organisations.

🔗 Visit the link in our bio to read the full story of Nilda's leadership journey. 💪

#IndigenousWomen #WomenLeaders #WomensHistoryMonth #ClimateJustice

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate Nilda

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate Nilda Chávez, a rising Asháninka leader. 🌿

Nilda began her journey as a field technician with @kemito.ene. In 2025, communities elected her to the board of @careashaninka , where she also works with AMA ENE to advance the organisation’s gender agenda.

Her story shows that Indigenous women’s leadership is collective. Built through community trust, mentorship and strong organisations. With these foundations, women like Nilda are shaping decisions from their communities all the way to international spaces.

📸 We’ve created a photo essay about her journey. From technician to Indigenous women’s leader.

🔗 Read the full story via the link in our bio.

#InternationalWomensDay #IndigenousWomen #WomenLeaders #IWD

⚖️Justice wins in Peru On World Day of Social Jus

⚖️Justice wins in Peru

On World Day of Social Justice, we share the good news that Peru’s Supreme Court has overturned a ruling that punished Indigenous organisation, and our partner @fenamad, for warning about threats to uncontacted peoples and their forests.

The Court recognised that the lawsuit was an attempt to silence public-interest advocacy and affirmed that freedom of expression is essential for defending Indigenous rights and the environment.

This landmark decision sets an important precedent against intimidation lawsuits targeting Indigenous and environmental defenders. But the fight isn’t over. Stronger laws are still needed to stop these cases before harm is done.

We stand with Indigenous defenders protecting forests and lives. ✊🌳

Read the full story at the link in our bio.

This work is kindly funded, in part, by @size_of_wales. We thank you for your support and continued partnership. 💚💪

#WorldDayofSocialJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #IndigenousRights #SLAPPs #EnvironmentalJustice

Rainforest collapse = a UK security threat The UK

Rainforest collapse = a UK security threat

The UK government’s own assessment warns that global ecosystem collapse threatens national security — driving higher food prices, instability and conflict.

The UK plays a role through trade & finance.

The NGO Forest Coalition is calling on the UK government to:
👉 End deforestation-linked imports
👉 Stop UK finance driving forest loss
👉 Invest in Indigenous & local communities

Protecting forests is a security issue — for the UK and the planet.

Read the full story at the link in our bio.
#NatureSecurity #Deforestation #ProtectForests #ClimateJustice #Biodiversity #UKPolitics

🌍 WE’RE HIRING! Are you passionate about people,

🌍 WE’RE HIRING!

Are you passionate about people, planet and purpose? Rainforest Foundation UK is looking for a Fundraising Officer to help us grow income, support donors and fuel our work defending rainforest communities and combating deforestation. 🌱❤️

As part of our team you’ll support fundraising strategy, research new opportunities, assist with grant applications, strengthen donor care and help deliver events that amplify our impact.

Based in London (hybrid) — part-time 0.6FTE | 12-month fixed term.

✨ If you’re organised, proactive and committed to environmental & social justice, we’d love to hear from you!

📅 Apply by Monday 12th January 2026 — link in bio!

#Hiring #FundraisingJobs #ClimateJobs #CharityJobs

✨ We hit our target! ✨ Thanks to your incredible

✨ We hit our target! ✨

Thanks to your incredible support, our @biggiveorg Christmas Challenge appeal is now fully funded, unlocking ALL match funding! 🙌💚

Every £1 you donated become £2, setting us up well for 2026, which will be a transformative year in advocating for Indigenous and local communities rights and empowering them to protect their forest homes.

From stronger forest monitoring to secured lands managed by local people, your support makes this possible.

Thank you for standing with forest defenders. 🌿💛

#biggivechristmaschallenge

⏰ 24 hours left to DOUBLE your impact! We still n

⏰ 24 hours left to DOUBLE your impact!

We still need your help to reach our target. Every donation to our @biggiveorg appeal is matched until tomorrow at midday. 💚🌍

Help frontline communities protect their forests — in real time.

Double the power. Double the protection.
💛 Donate now via the link in bio!

#TheBigGive #MatchFunding #ProtectForests #RainforestFoundationUK

🌿 HALFWAY THERE! 🌿 We’ve raised over £10,500 so f

🌿 HALFWAY THERE! 🌿

We’ve raised over £10,500 so far through the @biggiveorg Christmas Challenge — and your donation can STILL be doubled, to help us reach our £60,000 target! ✨

Until 9 Dec, midday, every pound you give becomes £2, powering community-led rainforest protection.

Your doubled impact helps us:
🔍 Expand ForestLink and ForestEye
📡 Train community forest monitors
💻 Keep 24/7 forest alert systems running

There’s still time to protect forests and the rights of the people who call them home.

❤️ Donate today — link in bio!

#BigGive #MatchFunding #RainforestProtection #IndigenousRights #ClimateAction

🌍✨ It starts now. For one week only, your gift to

🌍✨ It starts now. For one week only, your gift to protect rainforests is DOUBLED. Link in bio!

For one week only, every donation to RFUK via the @biggiveorg Christmas Challenge will be matched, pound for pound.

Twice the impact could help:
• Strengthen our ForestEye and ForestLink tech, allowing communities to spot and record illegal activity in real time
• Train forest protectors to report threats safely
• Power the digital systems that keep the whole network running

Your support helps Indigenous and local communities secure their lands, strengthen forest monitoring and hold companies and governments to account.

To find out more and to donate, click the link in our bio.

Something powerful is coming. On 2 December, your

Something powerful is coming. On 2 December, your support for forest defenders will go twice as far. Save the date!

We are participating in the @biggiveorg Christmas Challenge! Your donation is doubled for one week - and so is the impact for Indigenous and frontline communities protecting the world’s last rainforests.

RFUK’s future vision lays out a decade of bold scaling: exponentially expanding land rights, community monitoring, women-led climate solutions, grassroots legal empowerment and direct financing to Indigenous organisations.

With match funding, every £1 becomes £2 to accelerate that vision now. Giving forest communities the tools, training, rights and power they need to defend their territories and our climate.

2 - 9 DECEMBER. DOUBLE IMPACT. ONE WEEK ONLY.

COP30 in Belém was a mixed bag... No deal to stop

COP30 in Belém was a mixed bag... No deal to stop deforestation or phase out fossil fuels, but important steps forward for Indigenous Peoples and communities on the frontlines. 🌿🔥

✨ New pledges for land rights
✨ $2.5 billion committed to the Congo Basin
✨ Stronger pushback against flawed carbon offsets
✨ Powerful leadership from Congolese civil society
✨ A fire at COP reminding us what’s at stake

This “Rainforest COP” wasn’t perfect, but it showed why community-led climate action matters more than ever.

Read our full round up at the link in our bio.

Images:
1, 2 & 3. The Peoples March in Belém

4. Signing ceremony of the FCLP Intergovernmental Land Tenure Commitment

#COP30 #ClimateJustice #IndigenousRights #CongoBasin

🌍At COP30, Congolese civil society and RFUK are ca

🌍At COP30, Congolese civil society and RFUK are calling for a truly just transition in the DRC.

@notreterresanspetrole (NTSP) launched a powerful brief showing why climate solutions must start with communities - protecting their land, respecting their rights, and ending harmful oil and logging projects.

Their message?
✨ A just transition only works if it’s done with the people who protect the DRC’s forests every day.
Read the full news piece at the link in our bio.

#COP30 #JustTransition #ClimateJustice #CongoBasin #IndigenousRights

Follow on Instagram

You are here: Home > News

NGOsource ED on File Image

1ftp_EnvironmentalPartner_Horizontal_FullColor

About Us
Mission & Approach
Our in-country Partners
Jobs & Opportunities
Our team
Safeguarding
Governance
Contact
Privacy Policy

Programmes
Community Forests
ForestLink
Mapping for Rights
Indigenous Land & Livelihoods
Where We Work

Research-led Action
Agribusiness
Aid Effectiveness
Carbon Offsetting & REDD+
Conservation & Human Rights
Extractives & Infrastructure
Industrial Logging

What You Can Do
Support Us
Take Action
Schools & Fundraising
Trusts & Foundations
Partnerships & Philanthropy
Join our community

Resources
News
Publications

Fundraising Regulator badge with validation link

© Rainforest Foundation 2026 (Charity No. 1138287. Registered Company No. 7391285)

We've detected you might be speaking a different language. Do you want to change to:

English

English

French

Spanish

Change Language

Close and do not switch language