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What do you give a child at the start of their life? For parents Laurens and Denise, it wasn’t a pile of gifts, but a message. A message about what really matters. About caring for the earth and looking beyond today. Their decision to set up a fundraiser for Adopt Rainforest around the birth of their children tells an inspiring story.
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His involvement in nature conservation did not happen overnight. \u201cI can’t pinpoint the exact moment when I decided to start donating,\u201d says Laurens. However, his environment did play a role. His girlfriend Denise had been a donor to the WWF for a long time, which made him think.<\/p>\n

At the same time, his life was (and still is) pretty full. Working as a soldier in the armed forces, teaching, and also working on a PhD program: it leaves little room to actively organize something for a good cause. \u201cI simply don’t have the time to do that properly. That’s why I prefer to support people and organizations that can,\u201d says Laurens. What was important in this regard was a shared preference for nature conservation goals. Together with his girlfriend, he came to feel that nature conservation is not an \u201cextra,\u201d but a necessity.<\/p>\n

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The feeling of a \u2018point of no return\u2019<\/h2>\n

Why nature in particular? For Laurens, the answer is clear. \u201cI strongly feel that we are heading toward a point of no return. Once certain natural habitats have disappeared, they will never return.\u201d That makes nature conservation goals fundamentally different from many other charitable causes. \u201cOther causes sometimes feel temporary: you help improve or solve something, but then it’s done. With nature, it feels different. If we don’t take action now, it will only continue to deteriorate.\u201d That urgency was the deciding factor. Not later, not someday, but contributing to protection now, before it’s too late.<\/p>\n

Via Costa Rica to Adopt Rainforest<\/h2>\n

The road to Adopt Rainforest ran through Costa Rica. Due to COVID-19, a planned trip had to be canceled twice. During the preparations, he read extensively and searched for information about nature in the country. That’s how he ended up at Adopt a Rainforest online. \u201cThe website immediately appealed to me.\u201d What stood out in particular was the broader approach. Not only protecting what is still there, but also investing in education and employment for the local population. \u201cThat felt like more than just sticking plasters. It’s not a short-term solution, but something that can really last.\u201d That vision inspired confidence and led to a monthly donation.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince I’ve had children, I’ve become much more aware of this. You automatically think more about the world you’re leaving behind.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Being a parent changes your perspective<\/h2>\n

The arrival of children changed something. There are now two young children in the family, and that brings a new perspective. \u201cSince I’ve had children, I’ve become much more aware of this. You automatically think more about the world you’re leaving behind.\u201d The first period with one child felt relatively straightforward. With two young children, time becomes scarcer, but motivation grows. Precisely because the future suddenly takes on a face. The idea of starting a fundraising campaign around the birth did not come out of nowhere. Through friends, there was already a family that had done this. \u201cThat stuck with me,\u201d says Laurens.<\/p>\n

\"\"A different kind of baby gift<\/h2>\n

The idea took shape when their daughter was born in January 2024. Even before she was born, her parents decided they wanted to do something similar. Not more stuff, but something that would have a greater impact. \u201cWe wanted to teach her right away that having lots of stuff isn’t the most important thing,\u201d says Laurens. \u201cThat consumer society is not what we want to teach our children.\u201d That is why they opted for a fundraiser for Adopt Rainforest as an alternative baby gift. A call was added to the birth announcement: anyone who wanted to give something could contribute to the protection of the rainforest.<\/p>\n

The responses were positive. Many people thought it was a nice and original idea. \u201cMost people responded very positively and enthusiastically.\u201d At the same time, there were also people who asked questions. Why would you do that? Why not give a \u2018normal\u2019 gift? It was precisely those questions that proved valuable. \u201cIt sparked conversations,\u201d he says. Conversations about what we find important, about sustainability, and about the world we are passing on to the next generation. A friend who had previously set up a similar campaign later said how special he found it to see that his idea had inspired others. That chain reaction felt like an added bonus for Laurens and Denise.<\/p>\n

This<\/span><\/span> choice<\/span><\/span> has<\/span><\/span> now<\/span><\/span> been<\/span><\/span> made<\/span><\/span> twice<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>A<\/span><\/span> fundraising<\/span><\/span> campaign<\/span><\/span> was<\/span><\/span> set<\/span><\/span> up<\/span><\/span> for<\/span><\/span> both<\/span><\/span> children<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>This<\/span><\/span> is<\/span><\/span> no<\/span><\/span> coincidence<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>but<\/span><\/span> a<\/span><\/span> conscious<\/span><\/span> decision<\/span><\/span>.<\/span> \u201cIt’s important that the children can look back on this later. That they know: this was something we considered important from the start.\u201d It’s not about perfection, Laurens emphasizes, but about intention. To show that you can make choices that go beyond yourself. That a gift can also consist of protecting nature, creating opportunities for local communities, and building a future.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Inspiration for others<\/h2>\n

This donor story shows that impact does not always have to be big or complicated. Sometimes it starts with a personal choice, at a special moment in life. By offering an alternative, you invite others to think along with you, and perhaps even join in. Adopt a Rainforest is proud of donors who contribute in this way. Not only by giving, but by telling a story. A story about caring for the earth, about responsibility, and about what we really want to leave behind for our children.<\/p>\n

Would you also like to contribute to the rainforest in a special way? Be inspired and discover what your impact can be!<\/p>\n

Also give rainforest as a baby gift<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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