Dear Friends,

As we reflect on 2024, we are filled with deep gratitude and appreciation for each one of you who has journeyed alongside us this year.

Our work continued to provide partnership and support to our Indigenous partners who are leading innovative solutions for a sustainable and thriving Amazon rainforest. We expanded all our initiatives, from the inspiring work of the Ikiama Nukuri program—strengthening maternal health and uplifting Indigenous women—to the many groundbreaking achievements of our Indigenous partners in defending and regenerating the Amazon rainforest.

2024 was also a year of deep inquiry—inquiry into how to bridge the gap between the magnitude of the “meta-crisis” facing humanity and what is being done to address it, and how we might build “the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible.”

Clearly, this is a profound question. As we look ahead to 2025 and beyond, we are inspired by the possibilities that lie before us to address this question together. We are deeply grateful for your partnership in this sacred work and invite you to continue your journey with us.

With love and gratitude,

Bill and Lynne Twist
Co-founders of Pachamama Alliance

BIOECONOMY & INNOVATION

Nurture innovative Indigenous enterprises to transform nature’s resources into sustainable livelihoods and thriving economies.

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CLIMATE FINANCE & BIODIVERSITY

Invest in the Amazon’s future through biocultural credits and innovative funding for lasting ecological protection.

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ECOTOURISM & HUMAN FOOTPRINT

Pioneer community-led tourism that fosters environmental stewardship, supports sustainable livelihoods, and conserves biodiversity.

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HUMAN RIGHTS & RIGHTS OF NATURE

Advocate for justice and environmental protection through Indigenous-led campaigns to defend the rights of people and nature.

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FORESTS & TERRITORIES

Restore forests to foster environmental stability, safeguard food sources, and preserve Indigenous cultures and ecosystems.

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MATERNAL HEALTH & MIDWIFERY

Blend traditional ancestral wisdom with modern care to support Indigenous women and improve maternal and infant health.

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GLOBAL RECOGNITION

Innovating with Integrity: Forest Economies in Action

Rooted in respect for both nature and culture, these initiatives prioritize zero deforestation, uphold environmental integrity, and create economic opportunities for Indigenous families while safeguarding their ancestral lands.

Our forest economies work received international recognition at COP16 in Cali, Colombia, and the Salon du Chocolat in Paris. A pioneering partnership with Ikiam University launched the region’s first Bioeconomy Diploma, cultivating the next generation of Indigenous bioeconomy leaders.

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students trained at the Vanilla School, preserving traditional knowledge.

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sustainable organic banana and cassava farms successfully established.

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chakras (family gardens) sustaining more than 320 people; 50% women.

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Waorani families processed 31,000 kg of morete, generating $7,047 in income.

POLICY IMPACT

Evaluated Ecuador’s Environmental Code reforms to strengthen environmental protections.

GLOBAL ADVOCACY

Partnered with GFLAC* to advance climate finance transparency and represented the Amazon at COP16.

CAPACITY BUILDING

Trained Indigenous leaders on climate finance and biodiversity through Peoples Forests Partnership workshops.

INNOVATIVE FUNDING

Advanced the Amazon Bioregional Financial Facility to align funding with Indigenous-led conservation efforts.

CERTIFICATION

Achieved Ecuador Zero Carbon Certification and contributed to REDD+* 2025 implementation efforts.

RESEARCH & STRATEGY

Published findings on biodiversity finance and developed a strategic roadmap for long-term impact.

BIOCULTURAL CREDITING

Rethinking Conservation

Our Biocultural Crediting Pilot offers an innovative alternative to traditional carbon offsets—valuing Indigenous communities’ role in biodiversity and providing financial incentives for their conservation efforts.

The model goes beyond CO2 reduction, recognizing the vital link between forests, culture, and Indigenous sovereignty—and benefiting both nature and communities.

Catalyzing Cultural Preservation and Conservation

Fundación Pachamama and Pachamama Alliance partner with Indigenous communities in Ecuador’s Amazon to support tourism projects where ecotourism serves as a powerful tool for cultural preservation and environmental protection. Centered on Indigenous leadership, these initiatives provide immersive experiences that honor traditions and promote sustainable livelihoods. Revenue generated helps fund education and healthcare while reinforcing forest stewardship and community governance. This model builds lasting relationships and fosters sustainable development rooted in Indigenous values.

INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABILITY

Kapawi Ecolodge (in Achuar territory)

Global Recognition: Named one of the top five outstanding environmental destinations by the United Nations.
Solar Canoe: Reduced carbon emissions and operational costs; recognized with the National Energy Globe Award.
Clean Water Access: Piloted Israeli NUF technology (natural ultrafiltration) to provide safe drinking water in remote areas.

COMMUNITY-LED CONSERVATION

Naku Center (in Sapara territory)

Cultural Preservation: Trained 20 students in Sapara practices, preserving ancestral knowledge.
Community Resilience: Built a tourism infrastructure managed and operated by Indigenous communities.
Sustainable Livelihoods: Created eco-friendly income streams to replace extractive industries such as mining, oil, and logging, which deplete forest ecosystems.

Restoring Balance Through Law and Advocacy

Pachamama Alliance and its partners are advancing legal frameworks that recognize nature not as property, but as a living entity with rights. These efforts protect forests, rivers, and Indigenous territories by embedding reciprocity and respect into the law. At the same time, they elevate human rights by defending the sovereignty and well-being of frontline communities. This approach reimagines justice as a system rooted in interconnection.

JUSTICE FOR PEOPLE AND PLANET

Legal Wins: Secured landmark victories for the rights of nature globally, resulting in enforceable protections for threatened bioregions and the communities that depend on them.
Extractive Industries: Brought cases to the International Labor Organization that ruled Ecuador violated Indigenous consultation rights in proposed large-scale mining projects affecting the Shuar Arutam People.
Leadership Initiatives: Awarded 33 scholarships in environmental law to Indigenous leaders, trained over 160 climate justice advocates, and launched the Defense Stories series to spotlight their conservation efforts.
Advocacy & Policy: Supported the Indigenous coalition CONAIE (Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador), and their proposal for a law guaranteeing that Indigenous communities are consulted and give prior consent for any development in their territories.
Global Alliances: Promoted the Escazú Agreement, safeguarding environmental defenders and embedding rights of nature into international frameworks.

Guardians of Land and Life

Indigenous nations across the Amazon are leading efforts to protect vast forest territories while revitalizing ancestral governance systems. With support from Fundación Pachamama and Pachamama Alliance, communities are securing land rights, restoring degraded ecosystems, and training youth in stewardship practices. These actions preserve cultural identity while confronting the climate and biodiversity crises. Forest protection here is not abstract—it’s rooted in daily care, relationship, and responsibility.

IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS

Land Protection: Continued to safeguard approximately 9.8 million acres through partnerships with CONFENIAE (Confederation of the Indigenous Nationalities of the Ecuadorian Amazon) and COICA (Coordinating Body of Indigenous Organizations of the Amazon Basin)— strengthening Indigenous land rights.
Conservation Agreements: Preserved almost 99,000 acres of rainforest with Achuar communities (set to double to nearly 200,000 acres in 2025).
Tech-Enabled Monitoring: Trained 16 community members in GIS and drone technology to detect threats in real time.
Sustainable Futures: Helped 10+ Indigenous communities develop resource management strategies rooted in traditional knowledge.
Policy Impact: Collaborated with local governments to integrate Indigenous-led conservation into territorial policies.

PLANTING THE FUTURE

In 2024, our Reforesting Edible Forests initiative merged Indigenous agroforestry wisdom with ecological restoration. This powerful combination revitalized degraded lands, improved food security, and strengthened the self-sufficiency of communities across the Ecuadorian Amazon.

Planted 173,026 trees (105 native Amazonian species, 20% endangered).
Achieved a 91% survival rate for newly planted trees.
Reforested 2,632 acres across Pastaza and Morona Santiago provinces.
Directly benefited 262 individuals (132 women, 130 men) across 47 communities.
Distributed 243 toolkits and 1,400+ liters of bio-fertilizer.

Maternal Heath and Ancestral Midwifery

Ikiama Nukuri has helped transform health outcomes in some of the most remote areas of the Amazon. This collaboration has led to safer births, stronger newborn outcomes, and greater access to vital care across Indigenous communities. As Ikiama Nukuri has grown, so has its impact, offering a glimpse into how far-reaching—and deeply human—this work has become. By uplifting Indigenous women as healthcare leaders, Ikiama Nukuri is building collective resilience and amplifying voices for maternal well-being—one birth, one community, and one generation at a time.

2024 ACHIEVEMENTS

Women Leading Change

Healthcare Training: Trained 25 more Indigenous women as community health promoters.
Economic Empowerment: Equipped 20 women with skills for financial independence.
Safe Births: Distributed nearly 500 safe birth kits and advanced construction of Casa de la Mujer (Midwifery House)—the first in Achuar territory.
Violence Prevention: Facilitated workshops on gender roles and domestic violence prevention.
Health Access: Signed four new agreements with local health districts, expanding mobile medical teams to remote areas.

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OUR IMPACT SINCE 2013

A Legacy of Life and Care

Behind each of these outcomes is a story: a healthy birth, a trained midwife, a community with renewed access to care. These numbers tell the story of what’s possible when care is rooted in community—reflecting lives saved and the quiet power of Indigenous women. Together, they form a legacy of resilience and reverence for life.

2,838 safe births assisted
63 active community health promoters (51 Achuar, 12 Shuar)
102 communities with improved healthcare access
90% reduction in maternal and infant mortality rates

Indigenous Leadership for a Living Amazon

The Amazon Sacred Headwaters region is not only one of the most ecologically vital places on Earth, it is also home to cultures that have safeguarded it for generations. In an era of accelerating climate and biodiversity loss, ASHA offers a powerful counterforce—one led by Indigenous knowledge, community governance, and ancestral responsibility. The Alliance is showing the world that protecting the Amazon is not just vital to the Amazon, but essential to the planet—and that Indigenous leadership is essential to that effort. What ASHA is building goes beyond territorial protection. It is a living model of how humanity can shift away from extraction and toward reciprocity—where economies serve life, governance honors culture, and the forest is treated as a sacred, living being.

2024 BREAKTHROUGHS

Global Recognition: Won the Schwab Foundation Social Innovation Award and named an Earthshot Prize Finalist.
Worldwide Advocacy: Amplified Indigenous voices at Climate and Biodiversity COPs, advocating for Amazon protection on the world stage.
Defending Sacred Lands: Blocked new oil projects, illegal mining, and a hydroelectric dam threatening the Piatúa River.
Indigenous Protection: Secured legal recognition for five previously unacknowledged groups living in voluntary isolation (IPVI).
Youth Leadership Training: Expanded La Escuela Viva de la Amazonia (Living Amazon School), training Indigenous youth in governance, human rights, and ancestral knowledge.
Bioregional Plan 2030: Advanced a visionary roadmap for a just, ecological transition, blending Indigenous stewardship with sustainable development.

BIOREGIONAL PLAN 2030 | KEY COMMITMENTS

ASHA’s Bioregional Plan 2030 is a blueprint for conservation and sustainable development, designed to protect 86 million acres of the Amazon. Through a new ecological-economic model, it drives systemic change, preserving the Amazon and enhancing community well-being.

Indigenous Rights: Legalize 22+ million acres of Indigenous lands.
Ecosystem Restoration: Conserve 49.4 million acres of high-biodiversity forests and restore 21.4 million acres of degraded land.
Regenerative Economy: Foster sustainable livelihoods to prevent deforestation and support Buen Vivir (Good Living).
Climate Action: Maintain the Amazon as a global carbon sink and push for a post-carbon economy.
Amazonian Well-Being: Strengthen the Sacred Headwaters Fund to improve living conditions while preserving biodiversity.
Financial Sustainability: Secure funding through the Sacred Headwaters Fund to transition to a standing-forest economy.
Indigenous-Led Solutions: Implement programs based on traditional knowledge, providing sustainable alternatives to extractive industries and creating a model for scalable conservation.

A Shared Field of Responsibilty

The spaces we created in 2024 led to more than insight—they seeded alignment and action. As we listened to one another—and to Earth—what emerged was not a single answer, but a shared field of possibility. Whether through intimate circles or global convenings, participants reconnected with Earth and one another, sparking commitments to live and lead differently. From stories of grief and resilience to visions of future cultures rooted in care, the conversations of 2024 invited something deeper: remembering who we are and what we’re here to protect.

A CALL FOR EVOLUTIONARY TRANSFORMATION

From Supremacy to Reciprocity

In 2024, we asked a profound question: In keeping true to the original instructions our Indigenous partners gave us, that along with protecting the rainforest, we needed to “change the dream of the modern world,” Pachamama Alliance asked:

How can we accelerate an evolutionary leap from human supremacy to human responsibility and sacred reciprocity with all Life?

A GATHERING OF VISIONARIES

This inquiry shaped our year. In June, we convened 65 leaders from five continents —Indigenous elders, scientists, artists, executives, and philanthropists—for a gathering grounded in Indigenous wisdom and ceremony.

Together, we explored how mutual flourishing can catalyze systemic change and foster a shared vision for humanity's relationship with Earth.

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HEARING THE EARTH'S CALL, ROOTED IN CONNECTION

In August, we launched Earth Listening Circles, a global initiative inviting people into deep connection with Earth and one another, grounded in reflection and shared presence.

Over 650 participants from 16 countries participated—either virtually or in person—helping seed a growing network of communities committed to listening, learning, and building a regenerative future for all Life.

Reimagining Our Place in the World

This vision calls for more than technical solutions—it demands systemic change, and a cultural and spiritual transformation. In 2024, Pachamama Alliance supported efforts that challenge dominant narratives of separation, extraction, and control. In their place, we advanced models of belonging, stewardship, and care—anchored in Indigenous leadership and collective wisdom. We are being invited into a deeper relationship with life—one that requires humility, courage, and imagination.

SHAPING THE YEAR AHEAD

Map key leverage points that accelerate global transformation.
Expand Earth Listening Circles, deepening their global reach.
Support initiatives that integrate ancestral wisdom into leadership, economics, and innovation.
Ignite collective action by strengthening alliances and partnerships for lasting impact.

CULTIVATING HEALING AND RENEWAL

The path to regeneration begins within each of us. Together, we can create a world where all life flourishes.

Listen humbly, with reverence for the living Earth.
Act courageously, guided by wisdom and compassion.
Rediscover what it means to be truly human — rooted in relationship, belonging, and sacred reciprocity.

Education for a Thriving Future

Rooted in ancient wisdom and the practice of reciprocal care, our programs invited participants into transformative journeys that shifted worldviews, deepened connection with Earth’s intelligence, and channeled concern into meaningful collective action.

By integrating ancestral knowledge with contemporary insight, our educational initiatives inspired participants to reimagine their relationship with the living planet—catalyzing a global movement committed to justice, sustainability, and collective wellbeing. Together, we are cultivating pathways toward a harmonious existence between humanity and Earth, ensuring a thriving world for all.

Awakening

Engaging in a personal journey that awakens possibility and reveals the unconscious lens of human supremacy—because systemic change begins within.

Revealing

Expanding perception beyond dominant cultural stories to recognize interdependence, disrupt human supremacy, and attune to Earth's wisdom.

Connection

Strengthening relationships within a community of shared intention, fostering collective purpose, resilience, and belonging rooted in mutual care.

Action

Transforming insights into collaborative efforts to regenerate ecosystems, restore justice, and transform communities with intention.

Awakening Purpose, Inspiring Action

Our diverse programs and events created spaces for learning, dialogue, and empowerment across cultures and continents. Whether through virtual workshops, immersive gatherings, or community circles, participants deepened their awareness and embraced new tools for sustainable living. Each experience sparked personal transformation and built momentum for collective impact, reinforcing a global network committed to regenerating the planet.

Six unique offerings anchored this work, each inviting participants into deeper awareness and action:

CLIMATE ACTION NOW

A one-hour course equipping participants with tools for equitable, collaborative climate solutions.

580 registered

"Instead of hopeless, I feel resolved, committed, and hopeful."

AWAKENING THE DREAMER

A 90-minute program exploring global challenges and inspiring action for co-creating a sustainable future.

1,408 registered

"I discovered my role in co-creating a sustainable future."

GAME CHANGER INTENSIVE

An 8-week course nurturing personal growth, connection with the Earth, and action for a thriving world.

1,718 registered

"This course helped me move from despair to action."

CLIMATE ACTION TRAINING

A 10-week program focused on community-led climate solutions grounded in justice and nature.

Sparked action in local communities

"...offers the skills and support to ignite change—so rewarding."

RESILIENCE AND POSSIBILITY

A webinar series with global thought leaders on today’s challenges and emerging solutions.

1,139 registered

"...clarified the relationship of justice to environmental degradation."

EARTH LISTENING CIRCLES

A gathering space for deep listening and shared wisdom with the Earth and one another.

629 registered

"I came away with a sense of renewed optimism and purpose."

DONATIONS AND OTHER REVENUE

Contributions and Grants - for general use $ 4,516,387

Contributions - use restricted by donor $ 2,912,911

Program Services - revenue and other income $ 477,977

TOTAL DONATIONS & OTHER REVENUE $ 7,907,275

GRANT ALLOCATIONS & EXPENSES

Program Services - general use $ 4,233,283

Program Services - donor restricted $ 1,992,131

Fundraising $ 626,480

General and Administration $ 590,362

TOTAL GRANTS AND EXPENSES $ 7,460,235

NET REVENUES LESS EXPENSES $ 447,040

BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY ASSETS

Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 5,062,447

Grants Receivable $ 50,823

Prepaid Expenses $ 64,707

Other Assets $ 204,176

TOTAL ASSETS $ 5,382,153

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Liabilities $ 1,967,488

Net Assets $ 3,414,665

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 5,382,153

*Unaudited Financial Statement

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tom Virden, Chair

Drew Dellinger

Natalia Greene

Patricia Gualinga

John Perkins

Lynne Twist

Maisa Arias Urízar

CORPORATE OFFICERS

Bill Twist, President

Belén Paez, Vice President

Emily Hittle, Treasurer & Secretary

A SHARED JOURNEY ROOTED IN RECIPROCITY

Looking back on 2024, we see a global community of dedicated supporters, visionary leaders, and Indigenous partners—each playing a vital role in shaping a future guided by sacred reciprocity. From protecting ancestral lands to igniting transformative conversations, your generosity, presence, and dedication inspire everything we do.

As we move into 2025, we carry this momentum forward—deepening our partnerships, expanding Indigenous-led initiatives, and growing a movement rooted in harmony with the Earth. We celebrate what we’ve accomplished together and look ahead with grounded optimism, knowing that our shared efforts will continue to ripple outward. With your continued support, we are building a future that honors all life.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

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OUR MISSION

To partner with Indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest to preserve their lands and culture and, using insights gained from that work, to educate and inspire individuals everywhere to bring forth a thriving, just and sustainable world.

Dear Friends,

STEWARDS OF THE AMAZON

Through a 28-year partnership with Fundación Pachamama, our sister organization in Ecuador, we collaborate with Indigenous communities in the Ecuadorian and Peruvian Amazon to protect and restore one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth.

Rooted in Relationship

Key Initiatives

BIOECONOMY & INDIGENOUS INNOVATION

Fundación Pachamama supports Indigenous communities in cultivating a regenerative bioeconomy rooted in ancestral wisdom and modern innovation. These initiatives uplift local families, protect forest ecosystems, and offer a model for sustainable growth worldwide.

Indigenous-Led Economic Solutions

Innovating with Integrity: Forest Economies in Action

Sustainable Livelihoods, Locally Grown

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CLIMATE FINANCE & BIODIVERSITY

Fundación Pachamama and Indigenous communities are redefining climate finance by developing models that go beyond carbon credits—ensuring conservation efforts protect ecosystems, preserve cultural heritage, and uphold Indigenous governance.

A New Blueprint for Climate Solutions

Advancing Global and Local Advocacy

POLICY IMPACT

GLOBAL ADVOCACY

CAPACITY BUILDING

INNOVATIVE FUNDING

CERTIFICATION

RESEARCH & STRATEGY

Rethinking Conservation

2024 Impact

ECOTOURISM & HUMAN FOOTPRINT

Indigenous-owned ecotourism projects in the Amazon encourage forest protection, cultural preservation, and support local economies, with revenue funding education, healthcare, and environmental stewardship.

Catalyzing Cultural Preservation and Conservation

Kapawi Ecolodge (in Achuar territory)

Naku Center (in Sapara territory)

HUMAN RIGHTS & RIGHT OF NATURE

We’re redefining climate and justice by ensuring legal recognition for the rights of people and nature, challenging the traditional notion of human dominance over Nature.

Restoring Balance Through Law and Advocacy

FORESTS & TERRITORIES

Indigenous communities are the frontline protectors of the Amazon rainforest, preserving biodiversity and ancestral ways of life. Through innovative governance and reforestation, they’re investing in the future of the planet.

Guardians of Land and Life

IKIAMA NUKURI

For over a decade, Ikiama Nukuri (“Women as Guardians of the Forest”) has worked alongside Achuar and Shuar midwives to improve maternal and infant health—blending ancestral knowledge with modern healthcare.

Maternal Heath and Ancestral Midwifery

Women Leading Change

A Legacy of Life and Care

AMAZON SACRED HEADWATERS ALLIANCE

The Amazon Sacred Headwaters Alliance (ASHA) unites 30 Indigenous nations across Ecuador and Peru to permanently protect 86 million acres of the Amazon rainforest. In 2024, ASHA achieved groundbreaking milestones in conservation, Indigenous sovereignty, and global advocacy.

Indigenous Leadership for a Living Amazon

INQUIRY AND INSIGHT

A Shared Field of Responsibilty

EVOLUTION & VISION

Reimagining Our Place in the World

PROGRAM-DRIVEN TRANSFORMATION

Education for a Thriving Future

Our Approach

Awakening

Revealing

Connection

Action

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

In 2024, our programs guided people from 104 countries through deep reflection and meaningful action. Participants discovered new ways to strengthen their connection to the Earth and community and contribute to a future rooted in reciprocity, resilience, and possibility.

Awakening Purpose, Inspiring Action

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW