Message from Janine continued:

Ever since we were little, we acknowledged the fact that the rainforest is home to many kinds of animals as well as other living organisms such as trees, plants and insects. The rainforest is an amazing place and we vow to do anything and everything we can to save it. It is very important that we preserve the environment because by saving it, we make sure that our future is protected and available for the next generations. If it disappears, then so does our planet. 

We've worked diligently over the last decade (since February 1999) to make a difference:

KSTR has purchased 4 acres of rainforest property where we built an animal rehabilitation center in which we care for and release injured and abandoned animals. We have saved and released over 30 animals so far!

KSTR has erected and maintains more than 130 monkey bridges that are used by monkeys and other animals so they don’t get hit by cars when crossing roads, or electrocuted by using power lines.

KSTR has a reforestation program in which we have planted over 6500 trees to reforest and to create monkey corridors.

KSTR has a kids camp every Saturday where we teach local and visiting kids about the rainforest, its destruction, and then empower them to save it.

KSTR has Sister Schools and members all around the world, including countries such as Denmark, Vietnam, England, Pakistan, France, Canada, USA, and Costa Rica.

KSTR has a Gift Shop where we sell artwork made by kids and local artisans. 100% of the profits go to saving the rainforest.

KSTR has a program within our community and in the National Park, where we teach the public about the importance of not feeding the monkeys.

KSTR has a public library, (the first in the area); with over 2000 books that people can borrow.

KSTR has published 3 children's books that are being sold to the public.

With the help of volunteers, friends, classmates and the community we've come a long way.

I believe that kids can make a real difference. With your help, there's no limit as to how far we can go! Join us and do your part in saving the world!

Tropically yours,

Janine Licare

Co-Founder and Spokesperson

Kids Saving the Rainforest