SAMBAZON donations in support of the Brazilian Amazon reach $1M
San Clemente, Calif.-based SAMBAZON, an acronym for Sustainable Management of the Brazilian Amazon, announced it has provided $1 million to date in support for açai grower communities in the Amazon Rainforest. Funds provided through self-sponsored and EcoCert Fair for Life’s “Fair Trade Fund” have supported several projects, contributing to rural and urban efforts, including education, healthcare, infrastructure, and other community building projects, as well as training and assistance on the best practices of açaí harvesting, the company says.
In line with SAMBAZON’s triple bottom line business philosophy, measuring social success includes giving back to açai growers and their communities. SAMBAZON’s contributions have built and renovated schools that service the local communities where the açaí is harvested and have built and helped remodel healthcare centers, improving access to basic education and health services.