Links to environmental organizations and
partner businesses

Crooked Trails Crooked Trails is a non profit founded upon the principles of responsible and sustainable travel, in that tourism should benefit host communities both economically and socially and establish true cultural exchange. Our commitment to community empowerment supports the efforts of indigenous people to preserve and protect their environment and confront the challenges of their rapidly changing surroundings. Travelers are invited to participate in projects that not only benefit host communities but also provide meaningful interactions and lasting friendships between villagers and Crooked Trails participants alike.

Molina & Co Planting Empowerment's legal representation in Panama; much experience in forming offshore private partnerships.

PRORENA The Native Species Reforestation Project focuses on working with rural Panamanians to reforest their land. This organization is a joint venture between The Smithsonian Tropical Research Center and The Yale School of Forestry.

Native Future Native Future is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that recognizes the inextricable link between native peoples and their lands. Since its inception in 2003, Native Future has principally worked with the Wounaan indigenous people of the Republic of Panama.

Pajaro Jai Foundation The Pajaro Jai Foundation (PJF) is dedicated to bringing attention to how development affects Indigenous Panamanian peoples and how it could be improved. The foundation maintains strong credibility as an advocate for Indigenous rights.

Advantage Tours This Panamanian owned eco-tourism conducts tours near Planting Empowerment’s Latino operations. They offer the adventurous visitor the chance to experience the Darien’s unparalleled biodiversity.

Nature Conservancy Works to conserve and increase biodiversity around the world. The Nature Conservancy helped to fund an innovative debt-for nature swap with the Panamanian government to preserve the Darien National Park.

Conservation International Dedicated to preserving the Earth’s resources and raising awareness of humanity’s role in environmental conservation.