International Tree Fund (ITF) a Dutch volunteer organisation aiming for the conservation and management of tropical forest. ITF also takes responsibility to the well-being of people who live in the tropical forests. The volunteers of ITF occupy themselves with fund raising for projects in the tropical forests including support for the original indigenous cultures. The ITF supports, with the aid of donors, small-scale projects in Central America (Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras). Since the establishment in 1990, the ITF has realised many projects thanks to its donors. Schools and community houses were built, a lot of small economic projects came to reality, several educational projects were realised, hundreds of hectares bare soil were forested and much existing valuable jungle has been preserved and protected. ITF also feels the importance of the relationships that have grown between people from Central America and the Netherlands. Meeting ancient cultures and respecting them brings richness to our lives. Examples are for instance Alí García, Bri Bri Indian, Miguel Soto Cruz, Cabecar or Don Louis of the Guyami, all in Costa Rica. Also the relationship with the people in Guatemala that are organized in the CGTG labour union has developed into a deep and rich friendship. Since our start we have realised over 300 projects. Many people benefited in Central America and in Europe as well.