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SUPPORT THE AMAZON -
YORENKA TASORENTSI
Making an impact on a larger scale There is no planet B. We only have one Earth. One home. Let’s do better, together
For me, every day is Earth Day. Taking time each day to honor the Earth, the moon, the stars, as well as ourselves, our loved ones, and our fellow humans. My artwork guides others to do the same, as they take in the beauty and learn more about the work that I am supporting.
Global Sustainability Support & Awareness - I love supporting innovative ways to heal our planet. My heart jumps for joy every time I have the opportunity to introduce others to the Yorenka Tasorentsi Institute started by Benki Piyako, who has manually planted over 3 million trees to date in deforested areas of the Amazon Jungle. The health of the Amazon affects the World. Imagine how much new life can be planted if we all work together. The nature murals that Duarte Designs brings to life are to help tie folks to this element of sustainable living by displaying colorful elements of nature to represent the Earth and educate visitors on the beautiful work being done for the forests.
Benki's goal: To plant 10 million trees in the Amazon while creating tangible solutions to preserve the environment, traditional knowledge + Indigenous culture. They have secured 3000 acres of deforested land where they are reforesting and bringing nearly extinct animals back to population. Why trees? Tree planting (when done correctly) can be one of the most efficient and scalable ways to mitigate climate change, sequestering up to 23% of global emissions, YET it is currently only given 3% of climate funding. Reforestation also helps to restore biodiversity and provide sustained income to the local community. When it comes down to it, there are A LOT of ways to change the world for the better. I fully recognize that, but heartfelt projects like Yorenka Tasorentsi are a great place to start. A little bit of change can go a long way.
To learn more, get involved, donate, you can visit their page HERE.