About JeffParfrey
Restoring rainforest, writing history & teaching English in Brazil.
🌟 Current Impact & 2026 Growth
Forest Restoration: [|||||||||||||||||||||||||||---] 899 / 1000 Saplings We have returned hundreds of native trees to the soil. Help us reach our next milestone of 1,000 "giants" in the Atlantic Rainforest.
Scholarship Scheme: [|||||||||||||||||||||------] 7 / 10 Scholarships 10% of our student body at SPELL Morretes studies for free. Every new member helps us unlock another full-year scholarship for a local learner.
The Protected Reserve: [||||||||||--------------------] 9 / 50 Members Our goal is to reach 50 active members to help the transition of our property into a permanent Federal Nature Reserve (RPPN).
Hi, I’m Jeff.
Based in rural Paraná, Brazil, this project is an integrated ecosystem of education and environmental restoration. Recently recognized as a Top 9 "Smart Tourism" Experience by SEBRAE and the City of Morretes, the mission is to prove that social development and rainforest conservation can thrive together.
Membership drives three critical pillars:
The Sanctuary: Supporting Brisa da Mata Ecolodge, a certified sustainable destination. Every "sapling" funded here directly contributes to the reforestation of this critical biodiversity hotspot.
The Classroom: Your support ensures that 10% of local students at SPELL Morretes can access high-level English education for free, bridging the gap to global opportunities.
For this project, language and land are connected—both are about building a sustainable future through better understanding.
The Stories: Members have access to my latest books such as Café, Courage, and Chaos! —an unfiltered account of Brazil’s involvement in the Great Wars, from the Amazon Rubber Soldiers to the Italian front.
For me, teaching a language and protecting the rainforest are two sides of the same coin—both are about building a sustainable future through better understanding.
Every "sapling" is a tangible investment in the future of this forest and its community. Thank you for being part of this legacy.
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