Chico Vive
The Legacy of Chico Mendes
and the Global Grassroots
Environmental Movement
Chico Mendes was a Brazilian
rubber tapper
In the 1980s he warned the world
about the fate of the
Amazon rainforest
He was killed in 1988
25 years later his friends wanted to
commemorate his life and work
We also want to promote
the worldwide movement
that follows his example
It includes indigenous people …
City people …
Rural people …
All are grassroots environmentalists
The Chico Vive conference
will bring them together
in one place at one time
April 4-6, 2014
American University
School of International Service
Washington, D.C.
Grassroots activists
will meet their allies
And make plans for future
collaboration and action
A mini film festival will inform
and inspire conference participants
We need your support
Help us make the Chico Vive
conference happen!