For over four decades, Kayapó people have been fighting to safeguard their right to the Amazon. “Logging and gold mining not only deprives indigenous people of their way of life, but threatens the entire ecosystem,” Barbara Zimmerman says. The conservationist is the founder of the Kayapo Project, which assists over 9 000 people to protect their home. Implementing Kayapó guard posts along the border of their territory, Zimmerman fortifies vulnerable entry points and empowers the community to defend themselves. Amplify her efforts by contributing to kayapo.org/donate. Footage by the Kayapo Project was used in the creation of this film.
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Wes Jolley
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Erin Smith
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Neda DeMayo
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