A Journey to What Matters: How TUMI and Jocotoco Are Saving Biodiversity

20 Jun 2025
On June 4th, Jocotoco, led by US Director Jajean Rose, and our new global partner, TUMI, hosted an event in New York City to spotlight the urgent need to protect Ecuadors most threatened biodiversity.  

 

Through vivid footage and powerful field stories, we transported guests to Ecuador´s incredible landscapes.  They discovered how our boots-on-the-ground teams restore forests, partner with ancestral communities, and protect endangered species. From jaguars roaming rainforests, to sea turtles nesting along the Ecuadorian coast, to protecting seabirds in the Galápagos Islands, each story showed the real threats and our effective solutions. TUMI inspired us with their sustainability commitment across its pillars product, planet, people. TUMI designs for lasting durability and repairability, while continuously incorporating recycled materials.  As a 1% for the Planet partner, TUMI donates 1% of sales from their 19 Degree Collection in Polycarbonate to rainforests and marine ecosystems.  They're not just protecting the belongings we carry when we travel, but they're helping to protect the only planet we all call home.

This event brought together changemakers, conservation allies, and individuals ready to take action. It was not just about raising awareness, it was about growing a global movement for a more sustainable future.

Our mission doesn't stop here, and neither should yours. Your voice, your gift, your partnership can change the outcome. If this cause speaks to you, don't let it stop at the screen. Take the next step: support our work by donating here, share it with others, or reach out to build something bigger together.