What Causes Can I Support with VAKOVAKO?

VAKOVAKO is committed to five impact areas: rainforests, oceans, biodiversity, endangered species and humanity. Within each area you can support a variety of causes in need — from safeguarding the last African penguins to helping humanity during its worst crises.

RAINFORESTS

Preserving the rainforests is crucial for maintaining global biodiversity as they harbor an incredibly diverse array of plant and animal species, many of which are not found anywhere else. However, rampant deforestation and unsustainable logging pose significant threats to these ecosystems, jeopardizing their invaluable contributions to the environment.

Donations through VAKOVAKO support leading rainforest conservation organizations, including Amazon Watch, Rainforest Action Network and Rainforest Trust.

OCEANS

A healthy ocean means a healthy planet. Covering 71% of the entire world, prioritizing the protection of oceans is essential for sustaining the 240,000 known marine species and climate regulation. However, overfishing, pollution, and climate change pose significant threats to the health of our oceans, jeopardizing their ecological balance and the well-being of countless marine life.

Donations through VAKOVAKO support leading ocean conservation organizations, including Oceana, Ocean Conservancy and Sea Shepherds Conservation Society.

ENDANGERED

According to the IUCN Red List, approximately 42,000 species are threatened by extinction — 25,000 are listed as endangered or critically endangered, including orangutan, vaquita, elephant, Yangtze finless porpoise, saola, and Sunda tiger. Habitat destruction, poaching, and other human-induced activities pose significant threats to these vulnerable populations. Scientists project 1 million could go extinct by 2050.

Donations through VAKOVAKO support leading conservation organizations, including re:wild, WILD foundation, and Wildlife Conservation Society.

BIODIVERSITY

Preserving biodiversity is essential for maintaining ecological balance and preventing the loss of unique and irreplaceable forms of life. Diverse ecosystems contribute to the overall health and resilience of the planet, providing crucial services such as pollination, soil fertility, and disease control. However, habitat destruction, climate change, and human activities pose significant threats to biodiversity, leading to the disruption of ecosystems worldwide.

Donations through VAKOVAKO support leading conservation organizations, including World Wildlife Fund, The Nature Conservancy, and Greenpeace.

HUMANITY

Addressing humanitarian crises is imperative for providing essential aid in times of conflict, natural disasters, or other emergencies. Humanitarian efforts play a vital role in delivering life-saving assistance while also promoting long-term solutions for sustainable development. Challenges such as limited resources, political complexities, and access barriers pose significant obstacles to effective humanitarian response, underscoring the need for collective and coordinated efforts to alleviate suffering and rebuild communities.

Donations through VAKOVAKO support leading humanitarian organizations, including UNICEF, International Committee for the Red Cross, and Médecins Sans Frontières.