Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation

The Ceiba Foundation is a nonprofit conservation organization that seeks to connect people and nature, saving tropical species and habitats while helping communities improve their lives and livelihoods. We focus on Ecuador's coastal forest and orchid-rich mountains, two of the most threatened and diverse ecosystems on Earth. Our approach keeps land in local hands by emphasizing conservation easements and financial incentives to promote sustainable land stewardship. Our study abroad programs give students the unique opportunity to conduct hands-on fieldwork that contributes to tropical conservation, and the programs are all accredited by the University of Wisconsin-Madison.