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

Rovin Alvin
Jean-Pierre Beaury
Darren Calhoun
Art Lawson

Anaa Guides

Raphael
Gananui
Ruben
Gregory
Julian
Teangi

Makhangoa Manager & Rangers

Lebina
David
Martin

Rewa Guides

Caine
Davis
Rovin
Sherryl
Shun
Vivian

Wind River Outfitters

Darren

Wind River Canyon Whitewater & Fly Fishing
Garrett

Legacy Outfitters
Ty

Bull Lake Outfitting

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

Oliver White

Chair
David Yoskowitz

Vice Chair
Peter Vandergrift

Secretary
Kristen Faleski

Treasurer
Matt Shilling

Executive Director

Board of Directors

Andy Danylchuk
Al Perkinson
Matt Statman
Scott Weber
Kristen Faleski
Casey Shedd
Peter Vandergrift
Oliver White
Patt Murray
Matt Shilling
Meredith Walker
David Yoskowitz

Staff

Johann du Preez
Matt Shilling
Tim Harden
Hannah Trotter

Advisors

Alex Filous
Jako Lucas
Scott McGuire
Robert Lennox
Dave McCoy
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.

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 ExistWe believe Indigenous communities have the power to solve the world’s most pressing societal and environmental challenges.

What We DoIndifly 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:

EconomicalCo-create opportunities for sustainable livelihoods among Indigenous communities.

CulturalHelp protect the valued heritage of these communities by showing the world it is worth preserving.

EcologicalConserve natural resources through science-based management.

Rovin Alvin

Jean-Pierre Beaury

Darren Calhoun

Art Lawson

Raphael

Gananui

Ruben

Gregory

Julian

Teangi

Lebina

David

Martin

Caine

Davis

Rovin

Sherryl

Shun

Vivian

Darren

Garrett

Ty

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!

Oliver White

David Yoskowitz

Peter Vandergrift

Kristen Faleski

Matt Shilling

Andy Danylchuk

Al Perkinson

Matt Statman

Scott Weber

Kristen Faleski

Casey Shedd

Peter Vandergrift

Oliver White

Patt Murray

Matt Shilling

Meredith Walker

David Yoskowitz

Johann du Preez

Matt Shilling

Tim Harden

Hannah Trotter

Alex Filous

Jako Lucas

Scott McGuire

Robert Lennox

Dave McCoy

Tim Strickland

Even more about Indifly!

Indifly’s Model Is Unique

Fly Fishing: A Successful Model

It’s FamiliarMany 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 SustainableAll 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 LucrativeDone 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

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.

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.

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.