Donate to ELAC

Donating to the Environmental Legal Assistance Center (ELAC) helps protect Palawan's unique biodiversity and natural resources through legal advocacy and sustainable development initiatives.

ELAC empowers local communities to assert their environmental rights and manage resources sustainably, ensuring a balanced approach to ecological preservation and community development. 

Your support enables ELAC to continue its critical work in defending communities from threats like illegal mining and deforestation, promoting a healthier environment for future generations.

Why You Should Donate to ELAC

The Environmental Legal Assistance Center (ELAC) is a vital organization dedicated to protecting Palawan’s rich natural heritage through legal advocacy, community engagement, and sustainable development initiatives. Here’s why your donation to ELAC is crucial:

1. Defending Environmental Rights: ELAC works tirelessly to uphold the constitutional right of communities to a healthful and balanced ecology. This involves providing legal assistance to those affected by environmental degradation, advocating for stronger environmental laws, and ensuring their effective implementation.

2. Promoting Sustainable Development: ELAC champions sustainable practices that balance ecological preservation with community development. They oppose environmentally destructive activities such as mining and large-scale deforestation, advocating instead for sustainable alternatives that benefit both the environment and local livelihoods.

3. Empowering Local Communities: By empowering local and indigenous communities, ELAC helps them become active stewards of their natural resources. The organization provides education, legal support, and advocacy training, enabling these communities to assert their environmental rights and manage resources sustainably.

4. Proven Impact: ELAC has a history of successful campaigns, such as the Save Palawan Movement, which mobilized millions of people to protect Palawan’s forests from mining and other threats. Their ongoing efforts continue to safeguard one of the Philippines' most biodiverse regions from ecological harm).

5. Addressing Urgent Environmental Challenges: ELAC’s work is more important than ever as Palawan faces increasing threats from illegal mining, land conversion, and unsustainable development. Your support helps them combat these issues through legal action, community mobilization, and policy advocacy.

Join the movement to protect Palawan’s future. 

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