Silva Tree have had a rough few days, trying to defend our reputation and undo some of the damage caused by our recent media misrepresentation ordeal. Every cloud has a silver lining, though, because these recent events, however unfortunate, have made us realise how much support we have from the people that count.

Aside from the colleagues, clients, relative strangers and even competitors who have contacted us offering their support and understanding, the local communities in Panama, including the mayor of Chepo, have been helping Silva Tree in every way possible. From writing letters stating the impact of our work on their communities, to agreeing to testify in court on our behalf, we have received an overwhelming amount of kindness, sympathy and assistance from many people.

This kind of reaction reminds us why we first decided to set up projects like the Princess Project in the first place, it reminds us that the work we do is appreciated and that our business is really all about people. Those who matter have never doubted our integrity.