Charity
Giving the children of Africa 'Opportunity not Charity'
Sarah Hicks (known as 'Boo' to her friends and family) lost her battle to cancer in October 2002 aged 36. Sarah was a charismatic, determined and single-minded young woman, whose search for alternative treatment during the years of her illness took her to Kenya. During this time she made many friends who were amazed and touched by her compassion and love for those that she felt were less fortunate than her. It is difficult to put into words the impact Sarah has already had on many people's lives; however, it was her final wish to make a difference in a sustainable way to the children of Africa and the 'Boo' charity has been established in Sarah's memory to enable her visions to become actions. There are three trustees Russell (Sarah's husband), Julie (Sarah's Mother) and Ian Price (Sarah's boss and friend).
The aim of 'Boo' is to help the children of Africa disadvantaged through economic poverty. Projects include the provision of food, shelter, healthcare, education, life-skills and emotional support. 'Boo's' overriding principle is to provide children with 'Opportunity, not Charity'.
STARO is a not for profit charity raising awareness of the plight of the Amazon Rainforest and is the fundraising arm of The Instituto Caiuá and the NTFP Foundation
The Instituto Caiuá is a registered charity and has its main office at Araruama, Lake Region of State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Its goal is the sustainable development of tropical forests, creating an environmental management system involving local residents. The name Caiuá, which in Tupi-Guarani tongue means "one who lives in the forest, refers to life in harmony with nature.
The Instituto Caiuá's team of specialists include Bio Chemists, Forest Engineers, and Ethno-botanists.
In 2003 ICGA was awarded The Letter of Interest of the National Botanical Research Institute of Brazil based in Rio de Janeiro
The NTFP Foundation (Non timber forest products) Foundation supports sustainable rainforest projects mainly in the Brazilian
rainforest. It is a registered charity based in Bern , Switzerland
Their Mission
TO SUPPORT BRAZIL IN EXPLORING AND PRESERVING THE AMAZON RAINFOREST. TO FOSTER A SUSTAINABLE WAY OF LIVING FOR THE FOREST DWELLERS.