Pronatura Noroeste, A.C. announced that they have graduated from the GlobalGiving Accelerator program, gaining entry into the GlobalGiving marketplace and becoming a recognized partner of GlobalGiving. As part of the Accelerator, Pronatura Noroeste, A.C. successfully raised $5,074 from 44 unique individual donors to support their project, “Create 50 guardians for Bahia Magdalena mangrove.”

“We’re thrilled to have Pronatura Noroeste, A.C. as part of our community. Pronatura Noroeste, A.C. has met our rigorous vetting standards for trust and community support, and we’re committed to providing tools, training, and support as they learn, grow and become more effective,” said Alix Guerrier, CEO of GlobalGiving. “GlobalGiving donors value the opportunity to support nonprofits like Pronatura Noroeste, A.C., knowing that they’ll get regular updates about how their donations are put to work.”

“Mexico ranks 4th place of 125 nations with mangroves, representing 5.1% of the world total. We need to create 50 guardians to protect 1,700 ha of mangrove forests from which families depend on. This ecosystem provides shelter to grey whales, turtles and more than 122 migratory bird species, including the southernst bald eagle population of the hemisphere. This project will motivate the community to value the natural environment, reaffirm their identity, and conserve this precious ecosystem.”, said Daniela López Acosta, project leader at Pronatura Noroeste, A. C. “Visit our project, ‘Create 50 guardians for Bahia Magdalena mangrove‘ to learn how even $10 can make a difference. We’re $5,896 away from our overall goal of $11,000.”