All About Indifly
Indifly is a rule breaker that brings a provocative perspective and spirit of experimentation to solving societal and environmental problems.
Why We Exist
We believe Indigenous communities have the power to solve the world’s most pressing societal and environmental challenges.
What We Do
Indifly works alongside Indigenous communities to innovate ways for those communities to write their own future.
Indigenous People Are
More than 370 million in population
5% of the global population but 15% of the poor
5,000 different groups (tribes/villages/etc.) in more than 90 countries
Occupying lands totaling about 22% of the earth’s land surface
Custodians of 80% of the world’s remaining biodiversity
Our Work Shores Up Three Crucial Pillars:
Economical
Co-create opportunities for sustainable livelihoods among Indigenous communities.
Cultural
Help protect the valued heritage of these communities by showing the world it is worth preserving.
Ecological
Conserve natural resources through science-based management.
Advisory Council
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Rovin Alvin
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Jean-Pierre Beaury
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Darren Calhoun
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Art Lawson
Anaa Guides
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Raphael
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Gananui
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Ruben
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Gregory
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Julian
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Teangi
Makhangoa Manager & Rangers
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Lebina
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David
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Martin
Rewa Guides
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Caine
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Davis
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Rovin
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Sherryl
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Shun
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Vivian
Wind River Outfitters
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Garrett
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Partners
The scales of an arapaima (pictured above) are as strong as armor. We work hard to develop partnerships that are just as resilient.
Indifly was formed out of a Costa Sunglasses led project to help a village deep in the heart of Guyana. The project and its success spawned an organization which serves stewards of 80% of the world’s remaining biodiversity. We are forever grateful for Costa’s leadership!
Officers
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Oliver White
Chair
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David Yoskowitz
Vice Chair
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Peter Vandergrift
Secretary
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Kristen Faleski
Treasurer
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Matt Shilling
Executive Director
Board of Directors
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Andy Danylchuk
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Matt Statman
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Scott Weber
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Kristen Faleski
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Casey Shedd
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Peter Vandergrift
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Oliver White
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Patt Murray
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Matt Shilling
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Meredith Walker
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David Yoskowitz
Staff
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Johann du Preez
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Matt Shilling
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Tim Harden
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Hannah Trotter
Advisors
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Alex Filous
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Jako Lucas
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Scott McGuire
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Robert Lennox
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Dave McCoy
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Tim Strickland
Even more about Indifly!
Indifly’s Model Is Unique
While there are other non-profit organizations teaching Indigenous peoples how to own and run businesses, Indifly’s approach is unique. We are the only organization using the transformative power of fly fishing to create sustainable livelihoods. The communities we serve own and operate businesses that create entrepreneurs, generate local jobs, and provide sustainable incomes. They also provide important economic incentives for protecting local environments.
Fly Fishing: A Successful Model
It’s Familiar
Many of the communities in which we operate already know how to fish for sustenance. We expand on the expert local knowledge and introduce a new tool which drives tourism to their homelands.
It’s Sustainable
All Indifly projects are rooted in science and strictly catch-and-release. This practice instills a deep conservation ethic from the beginning which results in not only an improved experience for visiting anglers, but a mindset of conservation for the future.
It Can Be Lucrative
Done right, ecotourism operations can drastically improve a community’s sustainable (economic and environmental) bottom line. Our model results in the creation of sustainable livelihoods, improved heath, food security, and the ability for communities to stay together.
A brief history of Indifly
Indifly, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was formed out of a Costa Sunglasses project to help a village deep in the heart of Guyana’s rainforest. The project and its success created a natural roadmap to expand the successful model to other areas of need. This spawned an organization (Indifly) with a vision of sustainable local economies that empower communities to conserve natural resources and a world in which Indigenous peoples are empowered and inspired by business ownership and environmental stewardship.
