Fundación ProAves – por la conservación en el país de las aves

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OUR
STORY

The ProAves Foundation was born in 1998 from the dream of a passionate group of conservationists determined to save the Yellow-eared Parrot from extinction in Colombia. Their remarkable success in protecting this critically endangered species led to the official founding of ProAves in 2001, in Jardín, Antioquia.

Building on that early achievement, ProAves expanded its mission to safeguard Colombia’s globally threatened wildlife with a special focus on birds and amphibians through scientific research, targeted conservation actions, and deep community engagement.

Today, ProAves manages 27 Nature Reserves in some of Colombia’s most biologically important landscapes. These protected areas are critical strongholds for a wide array of threatened species. Among them:

  • One Reserve is dedicated exclusively to migratory bird species
  • Two Reserves are focused on amphibian conservation
  • Three Reserves have priority threatened mammal species
  • The remaining twenty-one Reserves have the purpose of protecting Colombia’s imperilled birdlife

At the heart of our success is the unwavering passion of the ProAves family and the strength of our partnerships. We work hand-in-hand with local communities, national stakeholders, and global allies to protect Colombia’s rich biodiversity. It is profoundly inspiring to witness the deep love that Colombians have for their natural heritage and to be part of a growing movement to ensure its survival for generations to come.

OUR MISSION

To safeguard Colombia’s wildlife and rich biodiversity through rigorous scientific research, strategic conservation actions, and inclusive community engagement.

OUR VISION

To be a leading force in the protection of birds and biodiversity in Colombia, working alongside institutions and communities to foster human development in harmony with nature.

OUR
OBJECTIVES

Promote and implement actions that contribute to the conservation of natural ecosystems.

Advocate for the development and enforcement of public policies that protect wildlife and their habitats.

Support the creation and sustainable management of Nature Reserves dedicated to biodiversity conservation.

Maintain and continuously update a comprehensive database on wildlife populations in Colombia and across the Americas.

Foster and formalise national and international partnerships for the protection of bird species.

Conduct scientific research on fauna and their habitats within Colombia.

Disseminate scientific findings and raise awareness about the ecological importance of animals and their environments.

Develop and promote educational programs that increase public knowledge of wildlife’ biology and the ecosystems they depend on.

OUR

STRATEGIES

RESEARCH

– Identify and set conservation priorities across Colombia.
– Expand scientific knowledge of Colombia’s flora & fauna, with a special focus on threatened species.

CONSERVATION

Establish, manage, and strengthen Protected Areas, particularly at key strategic sites within Colombia’s Alliance for Zero Extinction network.

ENVIORMENTAL EDUCATION

Equip communities with the knowledge, tools, and skills needed to actively participate in the conservation of Colombia’s threatened animal and plant species.