Silversea Cruises is doing its bit to preserve the natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands, launching The Silversea Fund which will support a diverse selection of projects each year as part of a long-term conservation strategy.
Established in partnership with Galapagos Conservancy—the only US-based organisation focused exclusively on protecting the Galapagos’ unique ecosystems and biological integrity, the Silversea Fund for the Galapagos will educate and support the archipelago’s local communities by financing projects related to youth empowerment, education and training, and science, technology and conservation. The fund welcomes both formal and grassroots project proposals from the Galapagos’ four inhabited islands: San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Isabela, and Floreana.
“The Silversea Fund for the Galapagos is a natural extension of our belief that sustainable tourism can open eyes and foster respect for our planet, particularly for such unique and diverse destinations as the Galapagos,” says Fernando Delgado, Vice President and General Manager of Silversea Cruises Ecuador. “We will use education as a means to sustain the long-term conservation of the environment, leveraging on our strong relationships with the region’s local people. We are honoured to have Galapagos Conservancy as our administrative partner for this initiative, and we know our guests will be excited to help protect the island’s natural treasures by supporting the fund.”
“We are dedicated to the long-term protection of the Galapagos Islands—a common goal that we share with Silversea Cruises,” says Johannah Barry, Founder and President of Galapagos Conservancy. “We are delighted to support the Silversea Fund for the Galapagos and our partnership will make a significant impact on the conservation efforts throughout the region, from a grassroots level upwards. The Silversea Fund will help to protect the natural environment, as well as the fauna that inhabits the archipelago, for generations to come.”
In addition to benefiting regional conservation efforts and enhancing their connection with this unique destination, the fund’s donors will enjoy savings on Silversea’s voyages, as the cruise line will match guests’ contributions in the form of a Future Cruise Credit to underpin its commitment to the cause.
To donate to the Silversea Fund and for more details about the Future Cruise Credit, visit the Galapagos Conservancy’s website.
IMAGE: Silversea Galapagos Islands/Lucia Griggi
