If you prefer to text a donation simply send AMZN04 £10 to 70070 (or any amount you prefer).

Your donation is going to help with development within deprived ribeneros (river people) communities in the Brazilian Amazon. Working with world-renowned composer and cellist, Diego Carneiro de Oliveira, founder of AmazonArt, we support the children of an incredible, small but inspiring education centre on Combu Island, a half hour boat journey from the city of Belém on the Para River, the southern arm of the Amazon River.

Established in 1998 the school sought to provide social and cultural development for the residents and children unable to access city facilities. The school soon became the heart of the community and provides education centred around valuing and protecting the local traditions and environment. Music and art inspire understanding and promote the protection of the rainforest and river.

We would like to improve the facilities, netting the centre (or glazing) to help keep out the mosquitos, updating the generator for power, supplying desks and chairs and school supplies and to increase the musical provisions for the children.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving & once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to AVIF and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. Please dig deep and help. 

Should you wish to volunteer your time online or travel to visit the centre please contact Alison Lowndes on ALowndes@AVIF.org.uk