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OIOC Becomes an Official Nonprofit Partner of GlobalGiving.





OIOC is Fully Vetted as a Trusted Organization Supporting Indigenous Communities and Restoring Biodiversity in the Amazon


November 21, 2024 — OIOC announced today that it has become an official nonprofit partner of GlobalGiving after completing its Pathway program and undergoing an extensive vetting process.


GlobalGiving, the first and largest global fundraising platform for nonprofits, connects community-driven organizations like OIOC with donors and companies worldwide. Through funding, tools, training, and personalized support, GlobalGiving empowers nonprofits to scale their impact, creating a network of global change.


Each year, thousands of organizations apply to join GlobalGiving’s Pathway program, a learning experience designed by existing nonprofit partners to help organizations achieve fundraising success. OIOC is now part of this prestigious network after demonstrating its commitment to addressing critical global challenges through innovative and sustainable solutions.


“We are thrilled to partner with OIOC, an organization dedicated to honoring Indigenous wisdom and restoring biodiversity in the Amazon,” said GlobalGiving CEO Victoria Vrana. “Their work exemplifies the type of impact-driven efforts we aim to support.”


This partnership will enable OIOC to expand its flagship program, the Green Rebirth Project, which works with the Kamëntsá Indigenous community to plant thousands of native species, restore critical ecosystems, and preserve the cultural heritage of Yagé (Ayahuasca) traditions.


“Our partnership with GlobalGiving marks an exciting chapter in OIOC’s journey,” said [Your Name, Title], Founder of OIOC. “Through this collaboration, we can amplify our efforts to empower Indigenous communities, protect the Amazon, and promote reciprocity between traditional knowledge and modern solutions for global challenges.”


Learn more about OIOC’s work at www.oioc.co or on GlobalGiving


About OIOC (Organization for Indigenous and Community Support) partners with the Kamëntsá Indigenous community in the Sibundoy Valley of Colombia to promote ecological restoration, food sovereignty, and cultural preservation. With over a decade of collaboration, OIOC leads initiatives like the Green Rebirth Project to restore biodiversity, revitalize ancestral agricultural practices, and strengthen the Kamëntsá people’s role as stewards of Yagé and the Amazon rainforest.


About GlobalGivingGlobalGiving is a top-rated nonprofit that connects donors with local projects worldwide, providing nonprofits with the resources they need to thrive. Since 2002, GlobalGiving has raised over $826 million from 1.7+ million donors for 34,000 projects in 175+ countries. Learn more at globalgiving.org.



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Erika Salazar

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