Asociación Armonía
NGO founded: 1993
Partnership formed: 2008
Organisation’s aim: To conserve nature, especially endangered bird species and threatened habitats, in partnership with communities and governments.
Partner history
Asociación Armonia has been a BirdLife partner since they were founded and are dedicated to the conservation and study of birds.
Partnership with WLT
WLT was introduced to Armonia through WLT-US and formed a partnership with them in 2008, helping to fund the creation of the Barba Azul Reserve.
WLT supported the first protected reserve for the Blue-throated Macaw. © Joe Tobias.
Projects with WLT
Barba Azul Reserve
WLT supported Armonia with the purchase of the Barba Azul Reserve, the world's first protected area for the Blue-throated Macaw.
Other projects and activities
- Running conservation programmes to protect species such as Blue-throated Macaw and Red-fronted Macaw;
- Conserving habitat in the polylepis forest;
- Organising volunteer programmes focused on research, project management and ornithology;
- Running the bird centre headquarters that has one of the most extensive collections of research and books on Bolivian ornithology.
Contact details:
Executive Director: Bennett Hennessey
Website:
Sir David Attenborough, WLT Patron
