Be part of an international movement committed to conservation, environmental education, and youth leadership.
What is "Forest Lover?"
Forest Lovers is a self-sustaining and intersectoral model that promotes reforestation, environmental education, and local development through:
✅ A point-based system with no cash transactions.
✅ A digital platform to manage environmental impact and green businesses.
✅ An environmental marketplace with memberships and carbon credit monetization.
✅ Youth employment through immersive experiences in reserves and businesses.
✅ A Forest Lovers Card offering exclusive benefits.
How does it works for students?
Forest Lovers empowers students with real-world sustainability experiences, employment opportunities, and exclusive rewards.
✅ Earn points by participating in environmental projects and educational programs.
✅ Redeem benefits through the Forest Lovers Card, which grants discounts at partner businesses.
✅ Join immersive experiences in nature reserves and sustainable tourism businesses.
✅ Contribute to global change while developing leadership and professional skills.
📌 High school seniors can gain work experience in affiliated eco-friendly companies to fund a graduation trip with an environmental focus!
Who else can participate?
Schools & Parent Assocs.
Schools and Parent Associations join Forest Lovers to integrate environmental education with real-world action. Through a point-based system, schools earn credits for participating in reforestation, training programs, and community projects—redeemable for infrastructure improvements, materials, and exclusive opportunities.
Universities
Drive innovation and train the next generation of sustainability leaders! Universities play a key role in Forest Lovers by developing and maintaining digital platforms and apps, integrating students into real-world sustainability projects, and leading environmental research, becoming central hubs for green innovation and community impact.
Bussiness/Forest Reserves
Businesses and forest reserves can join Forest Lovers to enhance their visibility, attract conscious consumers, and access environmental incentives. By offering benefits to Forest Lovers members, companies increase customer loyalty, monetize carbon credits, and position themselves as leaders in green innovation.
Investors/Large Corps.
Forest Lovers provides investment opportunities in green bonds, carbon credits, and sustainable development projects. Large corporations can opt for the “Elite Green” membership, receiving tax incentives, global visibility, and access to VIP sustainability experiences in protected reserves and eco-tourism businesses.
The Strategic Role of Partner NGO's in Forest Lovers
The partner NGOs of the Vivesperanza network play a key role in the territorial implementation of Forest Lovers, ensuring its impact on schools, businesses, and communities.
📌 How do they operate?
✅ Execute the program locally, registering schools and businesses.
✅ Oversee the implementation of the Forest Lovers points system.
✅ Manage the distribution of benefits without handling cash.
✅ Report progress and results through the Forest Lovers digital platform.
📌 Management of the Forest Lovers Fund
🔹 Jointly operated by the NGO and Fundación Vive con Esperanza, ensuring transparency, equity, and sustainability in the investment of environmental and educational resources.
Benefits of becoming a member
Becoming part of “Forest Lovers” gives you access to exclusive benefits designed to inspire and support your environmental commitment:
Experiential Education
Children and young people have the opportunity to learn practically and directly about conservation, sustainability, and disaster risk management, strengthening their academic and personal development.
Talent Exposure
Children can express their talents in art, literature, and other disciplines, participating in local exhibitions and activities that strengthen their identity and connection to nature.
Shared benefits
Parents, schools, and communities can access discounts or support from local businesses that align with sustainability principles and directly support the program, creating a local network of shared benefits.
Access to a network of opportunities
A network that opens doors to international collaboration, recognition, and resources, enabling children and youth to showcase their talents, exchange ideas, and gain access to new opportunities.
Memberships
