Anthem for the Amazon
Anthem for the Amazon is a collaboration to unite the world in a compelling call to action to save the world’s greatest rainforest through the universal language of music. 500 children from 50 different countries around the world came together to sing this global anthem and stand up for the Amazon rainforest. We hope you’ll sing along with them.
“ANTHEM FOR THE AMAZON”
A stunning call to action by 500 children from around the world singing to protect the Amazon. Footage includes indigenous children from Peru. Video by Amazon Aid and Rotu studios.
Meet the Voices
Thomas Grieser
Sophia Bereaud
Nina Tavares
Esha Nijhoff Asser
Jenna Bulanov
Ethan Walsh
Darwin Harris
Elisabeth Crawford
Elisa Pinto
Carolina Shott
Krystal Gentle
Kathryn Fernandopulle
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