Fundación Amarun Pakcha
Fundación Amarun Pakcha conserves and restores native habitats of the Andean East Slope that are in danger of disappearing. Furthermore, we promote economic security for residents of our community through community tourism, reforestation, regenerative agriculture and more.
Conservation
Your visit helps conserve our native forest. With your continued support, we hope to create a wildlife corridor, connecting two distinct parts of the Sumaco-Napo-Galeras National Park.
Reforestation
With our partners at Fundación Maquita, we are reforesting natural habitats while increasing carbon sequestration to foster a resilient environment for future generations.
Regenerative Agriculture
Our regenerative agriculture program promotes polyculture, agroforestry, and a return to the chakra as economic alternatives to cattle farming.
Our Most Pressing Need Is To Buy Land
The looming threat of deforestation has never felt more real. We recently lost a precious natural resource, an Amazonian Umbrellabird Lek, because a local family needed money. They chose to chop down the forest and plant a crop that could give them a good return because they no longer believed we could raise funds to buy their land.
We are at a critical juncture where the survival of so many birds is at risk. Our forests, currently fragmented into parcels owned by local Kichwa families, face the risk of becoming plantations of naranjilla. By acquiring these properties, our foundation can ensure their permanent protection, offering a sustainable future for both the community and the diverse species that call this part of the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Each parcel of land is worth approximately $18,000. Help us raise enough to save the next 84 acres of rainforest.
How to Support Our Programs
We accept donations to our Ecuadorian bank account:
Fundación Amarun Pakcha
Hatun Sumaco, Wawa Sumaco, Ecuador
RUC 1591728292001
Bank account (checking): 2209310949
Bank of Pichincha
Swift Code: PICHECEQ
Members of Fundación Amarun Pakcha
Edwin Tanguila
President
Born and raised in Wawa Sumaco, Edwin Tanguila used his university education and diverse work experience to lead Fundación Amarun Pakcha.
Edison Grefa Huatatoca
Vice President
Since he was a child, Edison has loved nature and the outdoors. He provides support to the foundation’s community tourism projects.
Martha Yumbo Narvaez
Board Secretary
Since 2011, Martha has worked in community tourism. Her voice consistently highlights the need to protect our land for future generations of children.
Jaime Tanguila Huatatoca
Board Treasurer
Jaime keeps our books, making sure we manage our money effectively. He aspires to create a better world for future generations living in Wawa Sumaco.
Marcos Tanguila Alvarado
Community Elder
As a child, Marcos learned ancestral wisdom alongside his father. Today, he harnesses the power of nature to heal many ailments.
Juanito Avilez Shiguango
Guardián del bosque
Juanito es un experto en el bosque. Gestiona nuestros senderos, reconoce nuevas especies de flora y fauna y protege nuestros árboles.
Sylvia Shiguango
Community Coordinator
Working alongside our visiting agronomist, Silvia coordinates our Regenerative Agriculture and Chakra project with 45 local farmers.
Byron Gualavisi
Guía Nacional y miembro del equipo
Byron, guía turístico de formación a nivel nacional, está especializado en la observación de aves y excursiones por la naturaleza, y suele trabajar con Wildsumaco Lodge.
Carlin Efrin Chimbo
Team Member
Carlin has a degree in Ecological Tourism from the University of Central Ecuador and brings his expertise to our tourism project.
Elsa Avilez Alvarado
Team Member
Working with our community tourism project, Elsa manages our kitchen and offers courses in traditional handicrafts.
Our International Team
Andrés Trujillo
Executive Director
Conservationist and renowned naturalist guide, Andrés Trujillo, facilitates donor relations and provides strategic vision to Amarun Pakcha.
Ellen Jacobson
Founding Donor
Ellen’s financial support was key to starting our conservation programs, protecting ancient petroglyphs, and growing our regenerative agriculture project.
John Bruce
Founding Donor
John’s financial support helped the Fundación Amarun Pakcha begin its conservation efforts by purchasing key plots of land in Wawa Sumaco.
Our Partners
