Our crowdfunding campaign has ended, but you can still support the Institute of Environmental Science Student Practicum by clicking here.
We did it!!
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!!
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!!
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!!
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!!
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
$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)
$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)
$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)
$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)
$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)
$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)