PROJECT AMAZONAS, INC.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

Project Amazonas, Inc., incorporated on August 2, 1994, is a Florida-based nonprofit organization (DOMNP) dedicated to empowering the communities within the Peruvian rainforest. Located in Fort Lauderdale, with its mailing address at 701 East Commercial Blvd., Suite 200, this esteemed entity plays an essential role in supporting environmental conservation and local empowerment. The foundation of Project Amazonas is encapsulated by the symbol of upraised hands, representing its mission to equip individuals with the skills, knowledge, and tools necessary for sustainable self-sufficiency, thereby avoiding 'hand-outs' but fostering genuine empowerment. Project Amazonas is committed to preserving the biological diversity embodied in their logo—home to symbols like the tree frog, morpho butterfly, orchid, and jaguar. Recognizing that all forms of life are interconnected, Project Amazonas emphasizes sustainable resource use, striving for a global impact by raising awareness on how individual lifestyles contribute to environmental changes. With rainforests acting as crucial regulators of our planet's climate, the organization tackles urgent issues like deforestation, which sees approximately 86,400 football fields' worth of this vital ecosystem destroyed daily. Thanks largely to local conservation efforts, Peru’s rainforest remains comparatively undisturbed, a status Project Amazonas is keen on maintaining. This initiative relies heavily on community engagement, employing forest wardens from adjacent communities who are tasked with trail maintenance, facility upkeep, and protection from poaching and illegal logging activities. Support for these efforts can be bolstered through funding specific roles such as the forest warden positions at reserves like Madre Selva, Sabalillo, Paucarillo, Moyobomba, or Santa Cruz, either annually or monthly. Such contributions have been recognized and supported by individuals who found transformative experiences through their interaction with Project Amazonas—highlighted by donors like Bryan, who invested in a documentary about the organization, and James Ciallella. The leadership structure of Project Amazonas is stewarded by key figures including Directors Raymond Sindell and James Johnson, along with Richard Jagusztyn as Director of Operations. The company retains its diligent governance with a last annual report filed on January 12, 2024, marking another year of commitment to their noble mission detailed at projectamazonas.com.