Testimonials

All Canadians, and I am one of them, have a stake in the health and diversity of our planet. ICFC is unique among Canadian [conservation organizations] in strategically targeting the most biodiverse landscapes around the world. ICFC uses measurable, time- tested methods that result in direct conservation of millions of hectares of the most critically important habitat. I can say unreservedly that if you want your conservation dollars to go efficiently and directly to where you can have a tremendously important conservation impact ICFC is the Canadian organization to support.

Rainforest preservation appears to be, by far, the most cost effective means to address climate change. And climate change presents a humanitarian imperative. Unimaginable human displacement and consequent disease are anticipated unless we act. ICFC is scientific, agile and efficient. It is the Canadian charity most directly impacting tropical forest preservation! I feel that donations here will make the biggest global impact. ICFC is the primary charity supported by our medical corporation.

The ICFC team stands out in their ability to problem solve to overcome obstacles so that they can act swiftly on conservation emergencies, whilst simultaneously and efficiently conducting the due diligence necessary to manage risks.

ICFC is the rare and delightful opposite of [granting agencies]–they are all about substance. ICFC has no rigid templates, for they don’t need them–they know conservation, listen carefully, and ask smart questions. They’re accessible, responsive, and thoughtful. Refreshingly ego-less as an organization, they care deeply about getting conservation results.

Now in a moment when many are wrongly turning their heads away from protected areas in the Amazon, ICFC stands out for its clarity of vision and consistency. Protected areas are our best insurance and there is only one chance to stand up for their long term viability and ICFC is taking it.

ICFC gets deeply involved with the organizations and projects they support, becoming a real partner and contributing financially and also intellectually to strengthen the conservation efforts.

[ICFC’s] quick and personal approach, combined with their great flexibility when facing the always occurring changes along a project, are a refreshing [contrast to] larger and more bureaucratic funders.

ICFC made the difference between the Kayapo Indians being able to continue protecting 110,000 sq km of their forest lands in the highly threatened southeastern Amazon of Brazil and not being able to. ICFC recognized the unparalleled conservation opportunity presented by the Kayapo and moved with agility, intelligence, and trust in the experienced professionals involved with this project. I would characterize the ICFC as lean and mean and committed solely to conservation. They are unencumbered by the overdeveloped bureaucracy and politics that plague many large funding organizations and often leads to smothering of good conservation.

ICFC are an enlightened, results-orientated organisation, 100% committed to making a difference in the most efficient way possible. Their flexible-yet-disciplined, engaged approach has meant we have been able to achieve so much more. One example has been an ability to continue working throughout the Malian conflict and protect the elephant population despite lawlessness and an abundance of firearms.