Tunememi Conservancy

  • New funds for Galapagos penguins and waved albatrosses

    New funds for Galapagos penguins and waved albatrosses

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    I’m really happy to share that we have raised additional funds (around USD 1,800) for the conservation of endangered Galapagos penguins and waved albatrosses. This amount will greatly help the work of the Charles Darwin Research Station in the Galapagos Islands. Thank you for your continued support! Photo by Gustavo Jiménez, Charles Darwin Research Station.

  • Healthy giant tortoises on Isabela Island

    Healthy giant tortoises on Isabela Island

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    I’m sharing photos of the latest field visit of scientists to Alcedo Volcano on Isabela Island. The giant tortoises are healthy! Tunememi was also recently able to raise and donate more than USD 1,200 to the Charles Darwin Research Station for the giant tortoise project. Thank you Jorge Carrión of the Galapagos Tortoise Movement Ecology…

  • Helping endangered Galapagos penguins on World Wildlife Day 2020

    Helping endangered Galapagos penguins on World Wildlife Day 2020

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    On 3 March 2020, World Wildlife Day, I ended my campaign to help endangered Galapagos penguins that I started on 20 January 2020, Penguin Awareness Day. I’m happy to report that I exceeded my goal! I raised and donated USD 800 (EUR 730) to the Charles Darwin Foundation. Thank you to everyone who helped me! Your…

  • “Double” the love for Galapagos penguins

    “Double” the love for Galapagos penguins

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    I’m supporting the conservation of Galapagos penguins by the Charles Darwin Research Station and 20 penguins need your help.  January 20 is Penguin Awareness Day and Galapagos penguins are the only penguin species north of the equator. They are so cute but are also the most endangered penguins in the world. In addition, there are only 2,000…

  • Kids for conservation: Five fundraising tips

    Kids for conservation: Five fundraising tips

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    When I told my parents that I would like to fundraise for the endangered giant tortoises and wildlife in the Galapagos Islands, they were very supportive. But fundraising for conservation is not as straightforward as it may seem. My parents said that I have to tell a compelling story so my cause can be heard.…