Pachamama Forestation Project- after the recent wildfire

Fundraising campaign by Robert Stirling
  • US$930.00
    raised of $10,000.00 goal goal
9% Funded
25 Donors

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During the first week of November 2018, the largest fire in 200 years raged through the Western regions of Southern Africa. Pachamama Forest Retreat was in the path of this momentous fire and has subsequently suffered a massive setback. If we act now, we can prevent the aggressive regrowth of invasive trees and continue our vision of re-foresting the land. Creating a living Firebreak along the watercourse.

By managing the invasive trees correctly, we aim to transform the land with flourishing, indigenous trees planted on your behalf as part of the reward for donating to our cause (as well as a few other amazing perks).

We need to raise this money urgently to replenish the funds we used for new fire-fighting equipment and tool maintenance, fuel, food and airtime, spent during the 6 day fire period; and to purchase equipment necessary to fight future fires and employ the staff needed to assist with the clearing of invasive trees now sprouting in the burned zones, as well as clearing firebreaks to protect the land and structures in the future. Contributions will be used to spur the Forest Fingers Project of planting an Indigenous firebreak corridor in Kraaibosch.

It is here that we kindly and humbly intend to tap into your generosity. Your help is needed for the further development of the Pachamama Forestation Project.

Thank you for you support and please share this campaign with anyone you feel may be interested in supporting our vision of a new indigenous Pachamama Forest.

Links:

Read Nixiwakas account of the fire here

Want to know how your contribution will be spent?

About the concept of Buffer Zones or Forest Fingers

Fire Dragon crosses Pachamama Land

Pachamama Forest Retreat Website

Read more about invasive tree species

Rewards

We have gratefully been given 100 Keurboom saplings from the nearby Heartland community. For your contribution we will allocate one of these indigenous trees to you, plant it and take care of it on your behalf.

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We have amazingly been given a further 40 Yellow-wood saplings from the 'Eden Community'. For your contribution we will allocate one of these trees to you, plant it and take care of it on your behalf.

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Receive an A3 print of an artwork donated by artist Cassandra Hellberg, entitled “Revive the Indigenous Forest” AND have 1 of our 100 donated Keurboom saplings planted on your behalf. Postage free to those in South Africa. Please consider adding extra to your donation for international postage.

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For this contribution you will be placed on the Pachamama Family Gold Membership database and be the first to receive ceremony and event dates, discounts on accommodation and more. By donating here, you will be contributing towards our new fire fighting station (tanks, pumps, pipes, vehicle maintenance etc).

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Receive a voucher for 2 nights accommodation for 2 people in one of our peaceful forest cabins, with full access to the our facilities - communal kitchen, yoga hall, ceremonial spaces and surrounding forest. Voucher must be redeemed within first 6 months of 2019

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Fundraising Team

http://pachamama.co.za

http://pachamama.co.za

  • Sandra Niederl
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  • Funds captain
  • Pauline Schuring
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  • Campaign director and researcher
  • Chris Auret
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  • Campaign Owner

Donors

  • Baz Sandenbergh
  • Donated on Feb 20, 2019
  • Restoring indigenous forests is good for the soul, and doing things that are good for the soul is what money's for, so if you have a little extra do a good thing, for yourself and the planet!

$50.00
  • Carl Golembeski
  • Donated on Feb 20, 2019
  • Love this man and his efforts !! Thank you Nixiwaka

$50.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Feb 20, 2019
  • my contribution to this is very small but perhaps i can be of more use in person. Big love and thank you for protecting and healing the space that has protected and healed so many xx

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Feb 11

Pachamama Fire Dragon update

Update posted by Robert Stirling at 09:47 am

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Dec 19

New Rewards for Contributions!

Update posted by Robert Stirling at 10:26 am

Hello there!Things seem to be moving slowly but surely in the upward direction here at Pachamama as we move into 42 days left on the campaign and we're sitting on a heart warming 6%. We've decided some new rewards are in order!Talented artist and our lovely neighbour, Cassandra Hellberg, has. . . . .

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Donors & Comments

25 donors
  • Baz Sandenbergh
  • Donated on Feb 20, 2019
  • Restoring indigenous forests is good for the soul, and doing things that are good for the soul is what money's for, so if you have a little extra do a good thing, for yourself and the planet!

$50.00
  • Carl Golembeski
  • Donated on Feb 20, 2019
  • Love this man and his efforts !! Thank you Nixiwaka

$50.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Feb 20, 2019
  • my contribution to this is very small but perhaps i can be of more use in person. Big love and thank you for protecting and healing the space that has protected and healed so many xx

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  • Sandra Niederl
  • Donated on Feb 11, 2019
  • Dear my lovely friend, thank you for everything you have done for me. You are a wonderful person and I always will support you. See you in autumn and wish you all the best. Send you lots of love and hugs. Lovely greats from the snowy mountains, Sandra ;D

$100.00
  • Jason Ruby
  • Donated on Dec 30, 2018
  • Thanks for helping to create a powerful experience for Lisamarie, my beloved, when she visited last year. Best of luck!

$40.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Dec 22, 2018
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  • Lisamarie McGrath
  • Donated on Dec 18, 2018
  • In 2017 I spent several weeks with the Pachamama community, and I co-facilitated a Sounds Good Retreat with Nixiwaka and Txarani, that involved the power of vibration and intention. They welcomed me with gracious warmth and loving-kindness! To all of those who support sustainable living, I highly encourage you to donate to the restoration and strengthening of this community. Check out my memoirs on my site...this sight won't let me leave it here, so you will have to be a sleuth to find it...hint...my name is the site address. Blessings of Light, Restoration, Peace and Beauty to you ALL, Lisamarie McGrath

$50.00
  • Johanet Kriel-de Klerk
  • Donated on Dec 12, 2018
  • Love and lots of strength.

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