Fundação Amazônia Sustentável (FAS)

The Amazonas Sustainable Foundation (FAS) was established in December 2007 through a partnership between the State of Amazonas and Bradesco bank, following document previously approved by the State Public Attorney. FAS implements the Bolsa Floresta Programme (PBF), the largest payment for environmental services programme in the world -- encompassing more than 10 million hectares (in 15 State protected areas) and benefiting more than 35 thousand people. Within the PBF is offered activities for the promotion of Education, Health, and Community Empowerment. FAS' mission is to promote the sustainable involvement, environmental conservation and improvement of quality of life of communities living in the State protected areas in Amazonas. FAS is committed to conserving forests and improving the peoples' welfare by: * Reducing deforestation; * Poverty alleviation; * Developing innovative technologies; * Supporting social organisation; * Fostering income generation based on sustainable activities; * Conserving biodiversity; * Contribuiting to Improve social indicators.