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Help Us Get to Cameroon!

$10,325
71%
Raised toward our $14,500 Goal
105 Donors
Project has ended
Project ended on January 01, at 12:00 AM PST
Project Owners

We did it!!

January 21, 2026

Hello everyone!

As of today, we met our goal of $14,500! We are overjoyed, 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 @ucla.ebony2026! Thank you so much again for all your generous donations and support!

With gratitude,

The Ebony Project Team


*The website will update the accurate amount once pending funds come through*


Last Day to Give!!

December 30, 2025

Hello everyone!

There is only 1 day left in our fundraiser! 

We are honored to continue this nearly decade-long project supporting not only forest restoration but also local communities in Cameroon, and to continue sustainability efforts in Cameroon to apply our education to real-world problems.

We ask that you'll take this time to share this campaign with everyone around you!: http://crowdfunding.ucla.edu/cameroon2025

Have a Great Day,

The Ebony Project Team

Last Chance to Give!!

December 26, 2025

Hello everyone!

There are only 5 days left in our fundraiser! 

It is a privilege for us to continue this nearly decade-long project supporting not only forest restoration but also local communities in Cameroon.

We hope you’ll take the time to donate or share this campaign: http://crowdfunding.ucla.edu/cameroon2025

All the best,

The Ebony Project Team


12 Days Left in our Campaign!!

December 19, 2025

Hello everyone!

We’re more than halfway through the Taylor Guitars x The Ebony Project campaign, and there are ONLY 12 Days left in our fundraiser! Because of you, we are one step closer to providing economic opportunities in Cameroonian communities while supporting sustainable forest growth of ebony trees, a valuable timber species. 

We salute your generosity and hope you’ll continue to share the Taylor Guitars x The Ebony Project campaign at crowdfunding.ucla.edu/cameroon2025.

Happy holidays,

The Ebony Project Team

Launching our Campaign!!

December 03, 2025

Hello! 

Please join us in supporting Taylor Guitars and the Ebony Project by giving a gift at crowdfunding.ucla.edu/cameroon2025.

This campaign is raising funds to support our team of senior Environmental Science students at UCLA, enabling us to travel to Cameroon and conduct research for Taylor Guitars’ ecosystem restoration and sustainable forestry efforts with the Ebony Project. 

Your donation could mean so much to the students and the communities we are closely working with.

We wish you a happy holiday season!

Sincerely,

The Ebony Project Team

Our way
of Thanking You

$25

Behind-The-Scenes Video

Every donation makes a difference! As a thank you for supporting our team, we will send you a behind-the-scenes video including footage from our Cameroon trip. We hope this video can provide a glimpse into the work that goes into this project, and that you can directly see your contribution making an impact! (Fully Tax-Deductible)

9 of Unlimited Claimed
Estimated Delivery: May 2026

$50

Thank You Card

In return for your generous donation, you will receive the behind-the-scenes video from our trip, and we will send you a heartfelt, handwritten thank you card from the team. (Fully Tax-Deductible)

15 of Unlimited Claimed
Estimated Delivery: May 2026

$100

Shoutout in BTS Video

Thank you for making an impact! To express our gratitude, when you are sent the behind-the-scenes video, it will include a personal shoutout thanking you for your contribution. Additionally, you will receive a handwritten thank you card. (Fully Tax-Deductible)

6 of Unlimited Claimed
Estimated Delivery: May 2026

$250

Congo Basin Institute T-Shirt

Along with the aforementioned perks (behind-the-scenes video w/ shoutout, handwritten thank you card), we will send you a Congo Basin Institute t-shirt as a thank you for your generous donation! (Tax-Deductible Donation of $230)

9 of 20 Claimed
Estimated Delivery: May 2026

$500

Dedication in Presentation

We will proudly acknowledge you as a crucial sponsor of our project during our final research presentation. In addition, you will receive our behind-the-scenes in Cameroon video (and a shoutout for being a donor), a handwritten thank you card, and a Congo Basin Institute t-shirt. We are deeply grateful for your generous contribution and want to thank you for your vital role in supporting our research! (Tax-Deductible Donation of $480)

4 of 20 Claimed
Estimated Delivery: May 2026

$1,000

Gift from Cameroon

As a token of gratitude for your vital role in supporting independent research, we will pick a unique gift from Cameroon for you during our trip! Additionally, you will receive all aforementioned perks: a behind-the-scenes video of our travels (with your name featured in the video as one of our donors), a handwritten thank you card, a Congo Basin Institute t-shirt, and a special dedication in our final research presentation. We sincerely thank you for your critical role in supporting our project, and for your part in making the world a better place! (Tax-Deductible Donation of $970)

1 of 10 Claimed
Estimated Delivery: May 2026