About

Women for Conservation, founded in 2004 by Sara Ines Lara, is an NGO directly benefitting and empowering over 1,000 women by providing conservation education, environmentally sustainable economic opportunities, and access to health clinics and family planning. Since it was established, the organization has partnered with Fundación ProAves in Colombia to develop projects with women in rural communities at five project sites, including the nature reserves of El Dorado, El Jaguar, Loros Andinos, Cerulean Warbler, and Paujil. Involving women in the conservation of these reserves has successfully preserved natural resources while significantly reducing threats to endangered species. As a lifelong enthusiast of conservation, Isabella Lara Cortes has been involved with numerous community-level projects that link the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity with economic development. Isabella is an environmental professional with diverse experience, including community leadership, mobilization and organization of projects. Additionally, an endangered species of hummingbird is named after Isabella, Eriocnemis isabellae. An ambassador of the species, she promotes the conservation of the hummingbird, which is also known as the Gorgeted Puffleg or Zamarrito del Pinche. Tune to hear a fascinating episode about a small NGO bringing positivity and sustainable practices to the most needy. Against the backdrop of the Corona Virus, hear about people doing good and creating community in Colombia.