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Peruvian Amazon
8 stories, since 2011, across 2 causes.
Ecocide
Illegal Gold Mining in Peru: Why Amazon Destruction Is Also a Forced Labor Story
Peru’s latest crackdown is exposing the environmental damage caused by illegal gold mining in the Amazon. Not For Sale argues that another documented layer deserves equal attention: forced labor and trafficking within the economy surrounding extraction.
Ecocide
Not For Sale wins Silver in the 2025 Anthem Awards for its ongoing work in the Peruvian Amazon
Not For Sale is honored to announce that we have won Silver in the Humanitarian Action & Services category of the 5th…
Ecocide
A Reflection for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
This Indigenous Peoples’ Day carries a special meaning for Not For Sale. Our co-founder, David Batstone, has been honored on some of…
Social Innovation
How a co-op became a lifeline in the heart of the Amazon
“20 years ago, I was alone, starving in the Amazon rainforest. I realized then that if things didn’t change – if I…
Ecocide
Indigenous Peoples’ Day – Oct 14, 2024
“Twenty years ago, I was alone, starving in the Amazon rainforest. I realized then that if things didn’t change – if…
Social Innovation
Empowering Change: Aydee Chaeta’s Inspiring Journey
In the heart of Madre de Dios, a region of the Peruvian Amazon, a remarkable journey unfolds through the life of…
Social Innovation
Co-Founder Update
This week I’d like to provide you updates from several of our projects in the field. The effects that COVID-19 is having…
Social Innovation
Brainstorming Solutions for the Peruvian Amazon: The Montara Circle
On February 9th and 10th, 2011, Not For Sale is hosting an exciting event in Montara, California. Known as the Montara Circle, this…
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