Earth Train Foundation

“Zita Dias, a non-voting member of the Board, is married to Nathan Gray, President.”

“Preparation of Geoversitys 2023 Form 990 was asisted by a professional accountant who donated their services. Nathan Gray, Geoversitys Chief Executive Officer, reviewed the Form 990 and authorized it in writing to be filed with the IRS.”

“In 2023, our governing documents and financial statements were available to the public upon request. We are drafting and implementing a new conflict of interest policy for 2024.”

“Geoversity Foundation www.geoversity.org has been empowering, training, and connecting biocultural leaders across the globe for over three decades. Originally known as Earth Train, we started in 1991 with youth-led call-to-action conferences and train journeys across continents.”

“We create and enhance conservation communities, engaging local and indigenous leaders in the Republic of Panama.”

“We actively contribute to diverse scientific research endeavors seeking a deeper understanding of nature and addressing environmental challenges, innovative sustainable business ideas, artistic endeavors, and popular environmental education initiatives.”

“For an illustrated summary of Geoversity program activities during the year 2023, please see https//drive.google.com/file/d/17tpy0orAGkxQr1Lgn0uv6GQWUviAIFoX/view This report covers the activities of Geoversity Foundation and of Geoversitys counterpart organization in Panama, Fundacion Geoversity, a recognized not-for-profit private foundation wholly dedicated to the mission of Geoversity.”

“1. Geoversity School for Biocultural Leadership Trained emerging and accomplished biocultural leaders through programs, courses, and expeditions. Engaged over 100 families in nature-based learning. Trained 37 teachers to foster environmental responsibility in their classrooms. Organized biocultural leadership learning adventures under the Life Changer Programs, hosting 13 student groups 8 from Panama and 5 international. Developing the Geoversity campus on the edge of the Anza-Borrego State Park -The Borrego Institute for Living Design- under the direction of Tamsin Woolley-Barker, Ph.D.”

“2., Conservation Communities, cont Related videos Darien Forest, Geoversity at work produced by the Wildlife Conservation Society with Rewild https//www.youtube.com/watch”

“3. Applied Research and Design Supported scientific research and provided services to various stakeholders, including the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Hosted 12 researchers, resulting in 6 scientific publications on environmental studies. Organized natural design workshops, particularly focusing on bamboo and syntropic farming methods. Designed and started building the Bamboo Ark Pavilion, using bamboo Geoversity planted and designers and local workers we trained, in the service of our educational and conservation activities. Related video Starting the build of the Bamboo Ark Pavilion https//vimeo.com/XXX-XX-XXXX”

“4. Volunteer Program Hosted 72 volunteers from 37 countries, providing them with experiential learning experiences in science, community development, and biocultural leadership.”

“5. Territorial Guardians Project Established a network of territorial guardians equipped with SMART phone applications for environmental stewardship. Conducted significant fieldwork for land-use change monitoring in the Diammayala territories.”

“6. Honors received by Juan Carlos Monterrey, Executive President, Geoversity Finalist and cash award recipient The Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award. See https//www.youtube.com/watch Finalist and cash award recipient sponsored by COPA Airlines TVN Heroes for Panama, 2023. See https//www.tvn-2.com/produccion/heroes-por-panama/perfiles/2023/juan-carlos-monterrey/”