Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi

What Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi does

Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi (CIWY) is a Bolivian non-governmental organization founded in 1992 by Tania 'Nena' Baltazar that combats illegal wildlife trade and habitat destruction through direct rescue, rehabilitation, and permanent care of animals. CIWY operates three wildlife sanctuaries in Bolivia — Parque Machía (established 1996, the country's first wildlife sanctuary), Parque Ambue Ari (acquired 2002, specializing in wild felines), and Parque Jacj Cuisi (established 2009) — which collectively shelter over 500 animals and protect more than 1,000 hectares of rainforest. Core operations span wildlife rescue from trafficking and wildfires, environmental education for Bolivian children and youth, and scientific research including behavioral studies, ecological role analysis, and species population studies.

The organization's service portfolio includes the three sanctuaries as core products, the volunteer program (15-day US$310 and 30-day US$510 packages with meals and accommodation), a recurring 'Sponsor an Animal' program (US$26–US$130/month per animal), gift cards valid for 36 months, and an online merchandise shop. Supporting capabilities include dedicated scientific research infrastructure for visiting researchers and students, and educational programming delivered across Bolivia. Technology footprint is limited to a WordPress website with WPML multilingual support, Ecwid e-commerce, PayPal/CAF Donate/GiveNow payment integrations, Google Analytics, and standard social media channels — there is no proprietary technology platform or AI/ML component.

CIWY's business model is a multi-stream nonprofit funding architecture: international volunteer fees, recurring individual animal sponsorships, one-time online donations (facilitated via FIWY UK's UK Gift Aid scheme), grant funding from international trusts and foundations, and merchandise sales. International fundraising is conducted through two affiliated separately-registered charities — Friends of Inti Wara Yassi UK (FIWY UK, registered charity #1124355, established 2008) and Friends of Inti Wara Yassi Australia Trust — both founded and operated by former volunteers. FIWY UK has cumulatively raised over £200,000 (US$260,000) in donations since 2008 and over £100,000 (US$130,000) in grants since 2010. Customer segments are exclusively individuals (donors, sponsors, volunteers) with no enterprise or institutional anchor customers; Jane Goodall serves as Patron of FIWY UK.

Name

Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi

Legal name

Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi

Website

https://intiwarayassi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi (CIWY) is a Bolivian wildlife conservation NGO founded in 1992 that operates three sanctuaries rescuing and caring for animals victimized by trafficking and habitat destruction, funded through international volunteer programs, animal sponsorships, and donations via affiliated UK and Australian charities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Conservation and Sanctuary Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Zoos and Botanical Gardens (71213)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sanctuaries & Long-Term Care (Farm, Equine, Exotic) (BPAGAIAH), Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB), Wildlife & Animal Care Volunteering (EDAIAGAE)

Keywords

• Wildlife rescue services
• Wildlife sanctuary operations
• Animal rehabilitation programs
• Conservation volunteer programs
• Environmental education

Headquarters

HQ city

Cochabamba

HQ country

Bolivia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Volunteer Program Fees: International volunteers pay fees for 15-day and 30-day volunteer packages at the three sanctuaries. Package values of US$310 (15-day) and US$510 (30-day) as gift card values. US$100 non-refundable reservation fee.
2. Animal Sponsorship: Individuals sponsor specific rescued animals with monthly contributions covering food, enrichment, and veterinary care. Examples: Pepa monkey ($40+/month), Kusiy jaguar ($130/month), Marley puma ($80/month).
3. General Donations: Online donations processed through website, with FIWY UK facilitating UK tax-deductible donations via Gift Aid scheme.
4. Merchandise and Gift Cards: Online shop selling merchandise. Gift cards available for volunteer packages.
5. Grant Funding: FIWY UK has secured over £100,000 in grants for CIWY since 2010 from trusts and foundations around the world.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi (CIWY) operates three wildlife sanctuaries in Bolivia that rescue, rehabilitate, and provide permanent care for wild animals victimized by illegal trafficking, wildfires, and other harms. The organization complements this core service with environmental education programs, scientific research, international volunteer programs (15-day and 30-day packages), animal sponsorship subscriptions, and an online merchandise store. CIWY protects over 1,000 hectares of untouched rainforest while caring for 500+ resident animals.

Product overview

Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi (CIWY) is a Bolivian wildlife conservation NGO operating three wildlife sanctuaries (Parque Machía, Parque Ambue Ari, and Parque Jacj Cuisi) since 1992. The core offering is wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and permanent care for animals rescued from illegal trafficking, wildfires, and other harm, complemented by environmental education and scientific research programs. Supporting offerings include international volunteer programs (15-day and 30-day packages), an animal sponsorship program, gift cards for volunteer experiences, and an online merchandise shop. The sanctuaries protect over 1,000 hectares of untouched rainforest while caring for over 500 resident animals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parque Machía Wildlife Sanctuary Bolivia's first wildlife sanctuary, established in 1996 in Villa Tunari under an agreement with the Municipal Government of Villa Tunari. Specializes in the care of primates including spider monkeys, capuchin monkeys, and howler monkeys, as well as macaws, coatis, and other wildlife rescued from trafficking.
• Parque Ambue Ari Wildlife Sanctuary The largest CIWY sanctuary, acquired in 2002 with financial support from Quest Overseas and FIWY UK. Specializes in the care of wild felines including jaguars, pumas, ocelots, margays, and Geoffroy's cats. Also runs a successful re-release programme for young howler monkeys.
• Parque Jacj Cuisi Wildlife Sanctuary CIWY's third sanctuary, established in 2009 on the outskirts of Rurrenabaque with funding from donations through FIWY UK. Provides rehabilitation and care for wildlife including spider monkeys rescued from wildfires and trafficking.
• Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation and Care Service Core service rescuing, rehabilitating, and providing permanent care for wildlife that has fallen victim to illegal trafficking, wildfires, and other harmful situations. Most rescued animals cannot survive in the wild and receive long-term care in natural sanctuary environments.
• Environmental Education Program Educational activities conducted throughout Bolivia to teach children about the negative impacts of wildlife trafficking and habitat destruction, promoting appreciation and respect for wildlife and the environment.
• Scientific Research Program Scientific studies of species and habitats surrounding CIWY's sanctuaries, including behavioral studies, ecological role analysis for seed dispersion, population studies of flora and fauna, and management and release protocols. Open to students and researchers.
• International Volunteer Program International volunteer program at CIWY's three sanctuaries in Bolivia. Volunteer packages available for 15-day or 30-day stays with accommodation and meals included. Volunteers contribute daily to animal welfare and sanctuary operations.
• Sponsor an Animal Subscription Monthly subscription program allowing individuals to sponsor a specific rescued animal, contributing toward veterinary expenses, food, and enrichment. Pricing varies by animal, ranging from approximately US$26 to US$130 per month. Sponsors receive updates on their sponsored animal.
• CIWY Online Shop Online merchandise store selling CIWY-branded items. Payments processed by PayPal through the Ecwid e-commerce platform. Includes gift cards redeemable at any CIWY sanctuary for volunteer packages (US$310 for 15-day, US$510 for 30-day, valid for 36 months).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 wild animals currently in sanctuaries, with thousands rehabilitated and released over CIWY's history since 1992.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Integration8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Friends of Inti Wara Yassi UK (FIWY UK)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2008FIWY UK is a registered UK charity (#1124355) that raises funds on CIWY's behalf, processes online donations, creates and maintains the website and online shop, manages the Sponsor an Animal program, and secures grant funding from trusts and foundations worldwide. Has raised over £200,000 in donations since 2008 and over £100,000 in grants since 2010.
• Jane GoodallcoreOthers · 1 January 2008World-renowned primatologist serves as Patron of FIWY UK. Visited CIWY sanctuaries in 2009 to support wildlife conservation work.
• Friends of Inti Wara Yassi Australia TrustcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegistered Australian charity (ABN 93433783701) founded by former volunteers to facilitate fundraising and permit tax-deductible donations for Australian taxpayers.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/intiwarayassi
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCx0n7NQEW2rcf8vGigPbW-g
• Facebookfacebook.com/comunidadintiwarayassi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/comunidad-inti-wara-yassi
• Instagraminstagram.com/inti_wara_yassi

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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