United Nations Development Programme (UNDP/PNUD)

The Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) is an endemic and critically endangered species found in Cuba’s Zapata Swamp, its natural environment. Its survival is threatened by human activity and climate change, but there is still time to make a difference.]() Your donation will provide satellite tracking devices to monitor their movements and ecological needs, enabling the safe release of captive-bred crocodiles into the wild. Leading this vital mission are biologist Etiam Pérez and veterinarian Gustavo Sosa, whose years of dedicated research have been essential to safeguarding the Cuban crocodile in the Zapata Swamp. They are joined by the Antonio Núñez Jiménez Foundation for Nature and Humanity, the Enterprise for the Conservation of the Zapata Swamp, the Cuban Crocodile Specialist Group and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cuba, with technical assistance from BIOFIN. Can you help the Cuban crocodile to live free in its natural habitat? Your support is crucial for their future. Find out more: https://www.undp.org/es/cuba/see-you-while-crocodile-crowdfunding-initiative

Massangano is more than a historical site, it is a place of memory, resilience and culture, once a tragic departure site for thousands forcibly taken into slavery in the Americas.  The town of Massangano is well known as a historical site located in Cuanza Norte Province and was a significant departure point for those taken to the Americas. The site offers visitors an opportunity to connect with pre-colonial cultural heritage, learn and reflect about the history of slave routes and appreciate the landscape and surrounding nature. The site features historical landmarks and while efforts are underway to protect and improve historical assets and buildings there is potential to further develop and improve the site and establish it as a key location for tourism. In order to do this, investments in capacity building, infrastructure and to boost local economies are required. Supporting Massangano is an opportunity to transform a historic site at the confluence of two rivers, once a departure points for enslaved individuals, into a vibrant space of remembrance, education, and community development. Our goal is to honor the past while creating a dynamic environment for learning, cultural exchange, and community bonding. Nestled at the confluence of two rivers in Cuanza Norte Province in Angola, the town now stands as a testament to Angola’s heritage, offering visitors a profound connection to pre-colonial history, a space for reflection on the legacy of slavery, and a chance to appreciate its breathtaking natural beauty. With your support, we will restore and protect this historical landmark and transform into a vibrant space of remembrance, education, and community development, empowering the local communities through sustainable tourism, job creation, and cultural preservation.