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This year, I had the joy of welcoming a group of my long-time friends from Wisconsin and beyond to Colombia for an unforgettable visit to Proyecto Tití. Together, we journeyed into the heart of cotton-top tamarin country, where they experienced firsthand the conservation work and community partnerships that have shaped Proyecto Tití for so many years.

TITÍCUENTO, the second module of TITÍ SHOW, uses Colombia’s rich oral storytelling traditions to connect culture and conservation, inspiring children and families to protect the critically endangered cotton-top tamarin. Through the story of Lucho and a call to become SalvaTitíes, the program transforms conservation into a personal and hopeful journey that encourages audiences to take action for wildlife and forests.

Proyecto Tití recognizes that protecting the critically endangered cotton-top tamarin also means ensuring the health of dogs and cats living in nearby communities, since diseases can pass between domestic animals and wildlife. Through the leadership of veterinarian Lorena Beltrán and strong community collaboration, a recent outreach effort in Los Límites provided health exams, deworming, and preventive care for 30 pets—strengthening both community well-being and wildlife conservation.

Thanks to your generosity and the incredible support of our community, we successfully reached our Year-End campaign goal to fund the planting of 60,000 trees in the coming year.