Sea lion swimming near San Cristobal

Partners

Alliances that strengthen conservation, education, and community programmes on San Cristobal Island.

Why partner with Projects Galapagos?

The Galapagos are a living laboratory with fragile ecosystems that need active care. Founded by Galapagueño park ranger William Puga in 1995, Projects Galapagos supports conservation, education, and community initiatives on San Cristobal through trusted local relationships and volunteer programmes.

As an independent NGO, we rely on partners, volunteers, and supporters to achieve shared goals. Together we protect wildlife, restore habitats, and expand learning opportunities for local children and teenagers.

Partnership opportunities

  • Join conservation and education programmes with vetted volunteers.
  • Co-design community projects for local schools, sports, arts, and libraries.
  • Collaborate on research, reporting, and habitat restoration.
  • Support funding, in-kind tools, and technical expertise.

Official partners and collaborators

  • Galapagos National Park – conservation agreements and project access.
  • Ministry of Education – authorised environmental education and English, music, sports, and arts programmes in schools.
  • El Progreso Commune – collaboration on highlands conservation and community work.
  • San Cristobal Municipality – local initiatives and community projects.
  • Team Seas and Galapagos Conservancy – trash reporting, funding, and conservation support.
  • Projects Abroad – vetted volunteers supporting education and conservation.
  • I Stand Beside.Life and The ARK – project development and fundraising.
  • Former volunteers and individual specialists contributing design, research, administration, and reserve improvements.

Featured partners

Team Seas
San Cristobal Municipality
Galapagos National Park
Projects Abroad