Environment : Environmental Protection and Conservation
Seacology
Preserving island environments and culture
Seacology makes good use of funding
Posted by John & Wendy | February 17, 2008 11:42:26 AM
Unfortunately many efforts to help nonprofits build infrastructure or innovation are often like pouring money down a black hole, with little indications of having a positive impact. Our experience with Seacology was refreshingly different. A seed grant was put to work and over many years past the initial grant, we received data showing a dramatically large increase in supporters for Seacology. The initial amount of money was quickly recouped and the growing stream of donations will help Seacology continue its impressive growth and influence. The seed has turned into a healthy tree of new support . The Seacology staff and a dedicated group of supporters are bright and innovative. They share a common goal of helping & rewarding local villages to protect Underwater Sea Life, Coral Reefs and Virgin Rainforests on islands around the World.
Impressive Efforts
Posted by Jake | February 11, 2008 12:41:49 PM
As an attorney I have the opportunity to learn about many nonprofit organizations. Seacology impressed me, to the point where I joined their board, with their unique "win-win" approach - an island village obtains something tangible the indigenous people requested such as a school building or fresh water delivery system, in exchange for establishing a marine or forest reserve. This is not “paper conservation.” Seacology helps the locals conserve their highly threatened island ecosystems while at the same time preserving their quality of life, which is culturally tied to their environment. In effect, Secology is their conservation partner, with a benefit for the whole world, as species extinctions are occurring faster on islands than anywhere else. Seacology does this in a cost effective way and is run rather “lean and mean.” The conservation results are immediate, tangible and concretely verifiable. When you want to help other people, this is how you want to do it.
Why I support Seacology
Posted by Ruth | February 9, 2008 11:29:50 AM
Let's just say, there is no "fat" and no pretention to Seacology. This is not first world folks having their own agenda for islanders around the globe. No,this is an organization of people who listen to what the needs of local people are - and find a "win win" solution to problems, so that islanders in poor countries can improve their lives and save their environment at the same time.
Also, really important to me, is that Seacology gets huge bang for it's bucks.
I know these people. They are smart, innovative, dedicated, and sound.
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What Seacology Does Best
Posted by Kris | March 4, 2008 9:17:17 AM
Seacology has the model that works for global development. Preserving islands one at a time and engaging local villages in a meaningful and appropriate way makes all the difference. Having seen this first hand, I'm impressed with the relationships along with the preservation efforts in some of the most beautiful locales imaginable. Critical,sustainable work with the right no-frills approach...there is no way not to be impressed!