Rainforest canopy at sunrise with mist, a tall tree illuminated by golden sunlight towering above green foliage

Ways to give

Give to protect wilderness

Protect a piece of wilderness forever. Your gift helps safeguard wilderness in Canada or Peru, along with the wildlife, plants, and ecosystems that depend on them.

Choose how you’d like to give: make a one-time donation, give monthly or yearly, or give a donation in someone's name.

Giving in US dollars?

Donations made in USD are processed by American Friends of Canadian Conservation (AFCC), our US partner. Select “USD” as your currency on the donation page. You’ll also receive a US tax receipt.

Your donation at-a-glance

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    Protect 1 m² of wilderness

    A donation of CAN$1.50 or US$1 protects 1 m² of wilderness forever.
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    Keep carbon stored

    Each square metre of protected forest keeps approximately 60 kg of carbon stored in the forest biomass.
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    Know what you protected

    You receive a personalized certificate with the exact GPS coordinates and an aerial photograph of the piece of forest your donation protects.
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    Make a lasting impact

    Your donation helps ensure the permanent protection of the forest for generations to come.

Your personalized certificate

Your donation comes with a personalized certificate showing the piece of forest you protect. It includes an aerial photograph and the GPS coordinates of the protected area, so you can see the exact location of your impact.
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Wilderness Protection Certificate for Sally Sunshine's 18th birthday protecting 25 m² of temperate rainforest in Canada.

How giving works

  1. Choose your forest

    Select either Misty Forest (Canada) or Secret Forest (Peru) to direct your support.

  2. Complete your donation

    Choose your preferred currency and giving frequency.

  3. Personalize the certificate

    Add your name or the name of a loved one to dedicate the certificate.

  4. Protect your piece of wilderness

    Your gift permanently secures a specific parcel of land in your chosen forest.

  5. See your impact

    Check your confirmation email for a link to your donor portal, where you can download your personalized certificate—complete with exact GPS coordinates—and access your donation documents.

Where your donation goes

Your support helps protect wilderness for the long term

You deserve to know how your donation is used, so you can give with confidence. We’re committed to being open about where your support goes and how it helps protect wilderness. Here’s how your donations are used:
CAN$1.50 = 1m2

Initial costs

38 cents Land purchase
20 cents Environmental education & communication

Long-term costs

19 cents Long-term protection & research
18 Cents Preparing for land purchase
5 cents Operating costs

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See the places your donation protects


Sunrise over a misty forest with silhouetted trees and golden orange sky
A new dawn breaks over the Amazon. As the sun rises, golden light illuminates the forest canopy; home to millions of species that depend on this vital ecosystem. Protecting this wilderness protects our planet's future.
Harbor seal resting on rocky shore with seaweed, looking directly at camera
A young seal pup peers curiously from the rocks, its dark eyes full of wonder. These playful pups are born with an instinct to explore. Watch them grow into skilled ocean hunters.
Lush rainforest canopy with sprawling trees covered in moss and dense green foliage under misty skies
Towering giants pierce the mist above Peru's Amazon rainforest. These mighty canopy trees, some reaching 60 metres high, form the forest's upper crown—a vital sanctuary for countless species and a powerful climate regulator for our planet.
Brown reptile with prominent yellow eye and vertical pupil perched on lichen-covered branch against black background.
Brilliant eyes in the darkness. This tree frog's vibrant gaze cuts through the forest canopy, a beacon of life in Earth's most precious ecosystems. Every species counts.
Mountain river surrounded by dense coniferous forest, mist rising from water, and forested slopes under clear sky.
Mist rises above the river that flows through Toba Valley's untouched wilderness. These ancient forests breathe life into our planet. Help us protect them for generations to come.
Rocky coastline with crashing waves, misty evergreen forest, and flock of birds flying overhead.
Where ancient forests meet the sea, nature's raw power is on display. These rocky shores have stood witness to millennia of waves, sheltering irreplaceable ecosystems.

Giving FAQ

  • How do I get my certificate?

    You can download the certificate from the donation portal. We’ll send you a link to the donation portal in a confirmation email immediately after you’ve made your donation. Click on the “Open donation portal” link included in that email. Alternatively, you can also request a login link; it will be valid for 30 minutes.

    On the donation portal, select your donation, click on "Your Documents," and you'll see the word "Certificate" in the top-left corner of the menu bar.


  • Will I receive the certificate as a printed copy by post or digitally by email?

    You’ll receive the certificate digitally as a PDF via email. That way, you can decide for yourself whether you want to print it out and, if so, in what size.

  • I want to give a certificate as a gift – what details do I need to provide on the donation form?

    Please make sure you also provide your personal details under ‘Your contact details’. This is important for allocating the donation, so that only you receive all the information and the donation receipt. Further down, under ‘Wildlife Conservation Certificate’, you can enter the name of the person you’re giving the gift to, as well as a personalised occasion (e.g. ‘For their 18th birthday’).

  • Who receives the donation receipt?

    As the donor, you will receive the donation receipt. We will send all the information and files to you.

  • How do you process donations in USD?

    Donations in US dollars are processed through our partner, American Friends of Canadian Conservation (AFCC). You'll receive an email with your tax receipt from AFCC and an email from WI with instructions about how to download your certificate.

  • How can I cancel a recurring donation?

    You can cancel your donation yourself in your donation portal. Select your donation, click on “Your Documents,” and then click on “Payment” in the top-left menu. There you can edit and cancel your subscription—just click on the pencil icon.

    You can also temporarily pause your subscription or adjust your donation amount. Just send us an email at contact@wilderness-international.org.


  • What percentage of my donation really protects the forest?

    95% of your donations flow directly into forest protection and the associated environmental education and research. Our administrative cost ratio is only 5%.


  • What obligations do I have as a donor?

    There are no further obligations for you. The donation is one-off and enables us as a foundation to ensure the long-term protection of the area. The sponsorship is symbolic. The forest area remains the property of Wilderness International.


  • What does Wilderness International do with my personal data?

    Wilderness International uses your data solely for processing your donation. We safeguard it the best we possibly can and will never share your data with third parties. For more information on how we handle your data, please see our privacy policy.

Still have questions?

Contact us and we’ll be happy to help