This 7 day trip for 2 includes stops in Rio & the Iguassu Falls region and is fulfilled by the Kensington Tours group - an accredited, global leader in international travel.
Three things come to mind when one conjures an image of Brazil; the adrenaline pulse of world-famous coastal cities, thundering natural wonders, and small estuaries cutting their way through dense tropical forest. On this trip you will see the true highlights of Rio, Iguassu Falls, and the Amazon jungle.
Rio is your first stop, and a veritable melting pot of European, African and South American history. Walk your way through the social, political and cultural past, and gaze upon modern icons, all with the insight of an expert private guide. Pyramid shaped cathedrals, "Belle Epoque" restaurants, lively boulevard-lined beaches, unparalleled nightlife; you'll want to take advantage of every minute in Rio de Janeiro.
Be camera-ready as you first approach the falls, where dense vegetation parts to reveal gushing Tarza's waterfall and pristine swimming holes. Tour both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of Iguassu, and understand why this site is on many a must-see list.
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The Amazon Wildfire Relief Fund will allow donors in the United States to make tax-effective gifts to support the wildfire relief of Brazil's Amazon rainforest. Since the beginning of 2019, Brazil's National Institute for Space Research reports nearly 73,000 individual fires being seen. In the last few weeks, the infernos have raged out of control. Now, more than ever, the "lungs" of planet Earth need your assistance.
As an organization committed to enabling cross-border charitable giving, CAF America stands ready to assist US donors wanting to support the important recovery efforts that will be needed. All charitable donations made to this restricted fund will be used to help ongoing recovery efforts for this important ecosystem and support the following initiatives, supported by CAF America charity partners on the ground in Brazil and other affected countries:
Fire fighting -training community fire brigades in the critical regions of fire in Amazon and support the local fire fighter at municipal level to act. The program would start with the 10 municipalities that host major threats on fire.
Forest Health project -provides Capacity Building for participatory monitoring of changing forests in sustainable use areas in southwestern Brazilian Amazonia
Rapid response and technical support -provide quick reliable information, analyses and proposes for actions to press, government agencies and civil society. One of our potential partners is writing a technical justification for a Moratorium on fire / and preparing materials on images, graphs and explanation for press to report where, when and how much deforestation and fire is in the Amazon
Monitoring -Through collaborative efforts amplify the independent monitoring of deforestation and degradation and provide updates to all stakeholders.
Structuring, Strengthening and Integration of Non-Timber Forest Products Value Chains in the States of Acre and Amazonas -to disseminate and support entrepreneurial initiatives in nine institutions aimed at generating jobs and income through the sustainable development of vegetable oil, wild cocoa and rubber value chains in six municipalities of the State of Acre and four of the states from the Amazon.
Communication -promote reporting and publication directly from the front lines and organize a campaign to prohibit fires during the dry season.
Support for activists and local leaders -help activities and local community leaders to be able to move and act safely.
About CAF: CAF America is a global grant making organization that assists corporations, foundations, and individuals to raise funds for their cause. Through our work, we help donors support great causes by enabling them in making strategic, effective, and tax-advantaged grants internationally and domestically.
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Sweepstakes: Brazil Trip of a Lifetime ("Sweepstakes")
Sweepstakes Sponsor: AscendFS Delaware, Inc. ("Sponsor")
Benefitting Charity: Charities Aid Foundation America ("Charity")
Prize Provider: Sponsor ("Prize Provider")
Prize Recipient: Winner + 1 ("Guest")
Prize Details: Seven day (six nights) trip to Brazil ("Prize Destination"): Roundtrip economy airfare to Rio de Janeiro for Winner and their Guest, hotel accommodation, organized city tours, 2 night excursion to Iguazu Falls ("Prize").
Approximate Retail Value of Prize: Total Value: $10,000 USD ("ARVP") Sweepstakes Entry Period: September 11, 2019 to October 9, 2019 at 4:59pm EST Drawing Date: On or about October 11, 2019
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