Our crowdfunding campaign has ended, but you can still support the IoES Senior Practicum Team by clicking here.
THANK YOU!!!
Hello, everyone!
Thank you again for supporting our forest restoration project! Our fundraising campaign raised $14,511 thanks to our 177 generous donors, and because of your contributions, we were able to travel to Cameroon in March and work with the National Forestry School in Mbalmayo to implement a forest restoration pilot program. We planted 1,200 saplings of 6 various species and restored 2 hectares (about 5 acres) of degraded forest land throughout the duration of our trip, and the project will continue to work towards the overall goal of restoring 100 hectares of land.
It was an amazing experience, and we cannot thank you enough for helping us make it happen. We're so grateful to have had the opportunity to interact with locals, learn from environmental specialists, and experience such rich cultures. The tropical rainforests in Mbalmayo are so beautiful and important to not only Cameroon and Africa but the whole planet, and we greatly appreciate your support in conserving these incredible ecosystems.
Wishing you all the best,
Mbalmayo Forest Restoration Team
We Did It!!
Hello, everyone!
As of yesterday, we met our goal of $14,000! We are ecstatic, and we cannot thank all of our donors enough for their generous contributions to our project. We are so incredibly grateful for your support, and we could not have done this without you.
We can’t wait to show you the outcomes of our project and the work we’ll do in Cameroon. If you wish to stay updated on our progress, feel free to follow us on Instagram @mbalmayoforestryteam! Thank you so much again for all your generous donations and support!
All the best,
Mbalmayo Forest Restoration Team
75% TO OUR GOAL!
Hello everyone,
We hope you all enjoyed the holidays! Although it hasn’t been long since our last update, we’re happy to announce that we’re now over 75% to our goal! As always, thank you so much to all our generous donors, and we are forever grateful for your support.
There is less than a week left of our fundraising campaign, and we still have over $3000 to raise until we reach our goal! Please continue to share our link (https://spark.ucla.edu/project/40295) as much as possible!
Wishing you all the best in the coming new year!
Thank you so much,
Mbalmayo Forest Restoration Team
50% to Our Goal!
Hello, everyone!
We’re so happy to announce that we’re now over 50% to our goal! Thank you so much to all our donors for their generous contributions! We cannot express how much we appreciate your support for our team and our project.
With only 11 days left of our fundraising campaign and over $6000 until we reach our goal, we would greatly appreciate it if you continued sharing our link (https://spark.ucla.edu/project/40295) as much as possible!
Wishing everyone a happy holiday season!
All the best,
Mbalmayo Forest Restoration Team
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Thank You *8* Clap!
Every donation makes a difference! As a token of our appreciation for supporting the journey of our research team, we will send you a heartfelt UCLA *8* Clap of gratitude. Your contribution brings us one step closer to making a positive impact, and we are truly grateful for your support! (Fully Tax-Deductible)
$25
Personalized Social Media Post
In return for helping us achieve our goals for this project, you will receive a shout-out on our social media accounts thanking you for your donation and generous support of the cause. (Fully Tax-Deductible)
$50
Behind-the-Scenes Video
To thank you for your support, you will receive a behind-the-scenes video of us working on the project! This will include footage of our progress throughout the duration of the project, both at UCLA and in Cameroon. We hope this glimpse into our work shows you how important our project is and emphasizes our appreciation for your contribution. (Fully Tax-Deductible)
$100
Handwritten Thank You Card
To express our gratitude for your donation, our team will send you a heartfelt handwritten thank-you card for your support. (Fully Tax-Deductible)
$250
CBI Shirt
As a thank you, we will send you a Congo Basin Institute shirt! (Tax-Deductible Donation of $230)
$500
Credit in Final Presentation
On top of the aforementioned perks, we will proudly acknowledge you in our final research presentation as a crucial contributor to our success. Your support has played a vital role, and we want to recognize your meaningful impact on our project. (Tax-deductible donation of $480).
$1,000
Gift From Cameroon
In appreciation of your support, our team will express our gratitude by sending you a special gift from Cameroon, accompanied by a handwritten thank-you card. Thank you for being a valuable part of our mission! (Tax-deductible donation of $990)