Izabal Conservation Fund
About Us
The Izabal Geotourism Alliance (IGA) is a group of local non-profits and businesses dedicated to working with travelers and the travel industry to enhance the environment and well-being of local residents in the Izabal region of Guatemala.
What We Do
IGA operates the Izabal Conservation Fund, a charitable program that provides travelers and travel companies with opportunities to make small donations to regional grassroots projects that make a world of difference.
IGA members are working to address a number of conservation threats including waste management and pollution, loss of traditional languages and cultures, poverty and public health issues, as well as unsustainable development.
How It Works
When travelers visit Izabal, we hope they will opt to add a small charge to their bill or purchase a gift card from participating businesses and tour guides in support of the Izabal Conservation Fund.
As funds accumulate, they are awarded as grants to local conservation initiatives to protect valuable natural and cultural resources throughout the region and help maintain a vibrant tourism industry.
Examples of potential uses of donations include:
- $5 provides dental care for a patient at a local dental clinic
- $10 buys supplies for a local woman to create handicrafts, giving her an alternative source of income
- $25 sponsors a student for one month, including the cost of teacher salaries, boat transportation, and health care
- $50 creates an informational placard to inform visitors of endangered species on an interpretive trail
Protecting Your Investment
Our projects are 100% guaranteed. All projects supported by the Izabal Conservation Fund undergo compliance checks to ensure they have a bona fide charitable purpose, generate positive outcomes, and meet applicable laws relating to international philanthropy.
Gifts to the Izabal Conservation Fund represent irrevocable donations, are non-refundable, and do not pay dividends or interest income. The Izabal Conservation Fund has provided no goods or services in consideration of your gift.
