JOIN US “The Mirador area is arguably the greatest archaeological find in the Western Hemisphere. For thirty years, Dr. Richard Hansen has worked with unparalleled commitment and passion to bring to light these awe-inspiring discoveries.” “Richard has created a new model for rainforest and archaeological site conservation through sustainable programs using the ancient jungle shrouded cities as the economic catalysts for their own preservation.”
Mel Gibson, Chairman of the Board, FARES
STRATEGIC ALLIES -GHF- Global Heritage Fund Global Heritage Fund (GHF) is a non-profit International Conservancy established in 2002 in Palo Alto, California, with the mission to save the earth's most significant and endangered cultural heritage sites in developing countries through scientific excellence and community involvement. GHF has been a staunch supporter of FARES since 2004. They, in cooperation with PACUNAM and FARES provide funding for the Mirador Basin Project.
-Pacunam- Fundación Patrimonio Cultural y Natural Maya Pacunam is a foundation comprised of numerous visionary Guatemalan corporations committed to the preservation of Guatemala's natural and cultural heritage through sustainable development for the benefit of future generations. Their mission is to coordinate efforts and facilitate resources to identify, lead and promote projects for the protection and rescue of the cultural and natural heritage of Guatemala. Since 2006, Pacunam, in cooperation with GHF, supports FARES funding for the rescue and ecological protection of Mirador Basin.
-APANACAsociación de Amigos del Patrimonio Natural y Cultural de Guatemala APANAC is a non-profit organization formed in Guatemala by individuals interested in the preservation and development of the Natural and Cultural Heritage of Guatemala.
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-Idaho State University ISU has made the commitment to become “the premier international research institution for Mesoamerican studies in ancient cultures and related environmental sciences and conservation programs,” according to ISU Vice President, Dr. Kent Tingey
OTHERS Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes
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Instituto de Antropología e Historia
United States Department of the Interior (DOI)
Foundation for Sustainable Development
Hitz Foundation
HEARTFELT THANKS Heartfelt thanks you to all of you who have contributed to the Mirador Basin and its success. Without your contribution and support the Mirador Basin and all of its cultural and natural treasures would surely have been lost.
Your support is vitally important and greatly appreciated.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO
Global Heritage Fund (GHF) • Fundación Patrimonio Cultural y Natural Maya (PACUNAM) • Friends of the Natural and Cultural Patrimony of Guatemala (APANAC) • Instituto de Antropologia e Historia (IDAEH) Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes (MICUDE) • FUNDESA • US Department of Interior Ms Hilda Cofiño • Idaho State University JADE DIAMOND ($250,000+) Sra. Hilda Cofiño,
JADE ($10 000+) Pedro Aguirre, APANAC, Nancy H. Baxter,
Foundation for Anthropological Research and Environmental Studies (FARES), Fundacion Patrimonio Cultural y Natural Maya (PACUNAM), Mel Gibson, Global Heritage Fund (GHF), Vinod
Carol W. Casey, John and Marlys A. Cybulski, J. Orin and Charlene Edson, Familia de las Americas/Atkinson Foundation, High Country Passage, Idaho State University, Jay I. Kislak Foundation, Jerry M. Lindzon, Walter P. and Elizabeth B. Parks, Ms. I. Ann Ruffer (Cumulative), Robert K. Thompson, Elizabeth Welty
Sekhar (Petra Group)
JADE DIAMOND (Cumulative $250, 000+) Associacion del Amigos del Patrimonio Natural y Cultural de Guatemala (APANAC), Ms. Iona Bensen, Blue Oil, Cementos Progresso, Cervecería Centro American, Citibank, Claro, Hitz Foundation, Rosalinde & Arthur Gilbert Foundation, Swift Family Foundation (MSST), Walmart C. America
PLATINUM JADE ($100, 000+) Nini & Francois Berger, Alec & Gail Merriam, Dr. Larry and Joan Porter (cumulative), Laney & Pasha Thorton (via GHF), Rob and Melani Walton, Morgan Family Foundation (cumulative), Robert Berry -Wolf Creek Foundation, Cofiño-Stahl, Banco Industrial, Pantaleon Foundation, DISAGRO, Fundación Carlos F. Novella, John Paul Mitchell Systems-John Paul DeJoria,
GOLDEN JADE ($50, 000+) David Graham, Peninsula Community Foundation, Potash Corp, Brent and Michele Townshend, Wallace Foundation,
GOLDEN JADE (Cumulative $50, 000+) John and Pat Hansen
SILVER JADE ($20,000+)
Doña Odette de Arzu, California Community Foundation, Tim Choate, Richard and Pat Fruin, Ms. Linda , Pierce, The Mosaic Group
MIRADOR BASIN SPONSORS ($5,000+) Keith and Pat Ballard, Carl W. Cooper, Joe Habie-Aldan S.A, Hightower Family Foundation, Pi Foundation, Evelyn Stern, Peggy Stoves, Gretchen Turner
MIRADOR BASIN MEMBERS ($1,000+) Alfred and Eunice Childs Trust, Sharon Belkin, Bill and Cheryl Bennett, Charles and Carol Blackwood, Joel Brown, Lowell and Patsy Chamberlain, Lowell & Patsy Chamberlain, Marc Chips, Friends of Ethnic Art San Francisco, Randall Ham, Dennis Hightower, Kathryn Burg, Richard and Lynn Kelson, Patricia Lockhart, Bill and Ann Lucas, Jeffrey and Tondra Lynford, Mary K. (Micki) Ryan-Schwab Charitable Fund, Lee McCullough, Mynor CordonTACA, Humberto and Maria Olavarra, Pi Foundation, Ms. I. Ann Ruffer, ViaVenture Travel, Gwin and Marjorie Whitney, Roger and Nancy Williams
MIRADOR BASIN SUPPOR TERS ($100+) Paula Atwood, Sharon Lee Belkin, Mary Mc Devitt Brown, Ben Castricone, Clayton W. Cook, Bob and Maria Gease, Randall E. Ham, G.K Linkous, Cynthia Luce, Mary Lou Ridinger , Mario Sandoval, Colleen Searle, Greg and Flo Silver , Peggy Sloves, Hiram L. Smith, William and Cecilia Taylor, Josephine Thompson, Elizabeth Turecek
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