What is Diatomeas magazine?
Diatomeas is an open-access bilingual digital magazine developed by the Boana association and rooted in Patagonia. Diatomeas Magazine is a scientific mediation initiative, with a political ecology perspective. The initiative looks at what we know and have learned about the Patagonian region, combining artistic expression and scientific mediation. We explore how we can build a fairer society and a better environment. Through artistic expression, we encourage thinking on desirable futures for younger generations.
Why your contribution matters
This independently produced magazine's first edition is free because we just started! However, in order to launch a second edition, we will need to find sponsors. Our aim is to promote it locally in Patagonia, and particularly in educational establishments because we want to raise awareness among younger people about the environmental and social context in which they live. The magazine is available in Spanish and English so that we can reach international visitors who enjoy this unique World Heritage site.
How your contribution helps
Your support will go directly to:
- Producing a second edition of Diatomeas magazine.
- Printing and distributing copies in El Chaltén’s public school and library
- Expanding our outreach to new readers and communities.
Contact us if you want to consult the detailed budget for this project!
Why sponsor us?
Sponsoring Diatomeas Magazine means:
- Aligning your brand with an environmental and educational initiative.
- Reaching an engaged audience passionate about sustainability, conservation, and scientific knowledge.
- Gaining visibility both locally in Patagonia and internationally through our bilingual publication.
- Supporting an innovative platform that connects science, art, and community action.
- Contributing to a tangible impact by educating younger generations and visitors about Patagonia’s unique environmental challenges.
Who is behind this initiative?
Boana is a French association led by young women who are passionate about supporting local initiatives for the conservation of ecosystems and adaptation to climate change. Boana is all about building knowledge and taking action to highlight and care for the links between humans and their environment. Its main areas of work are participatory conservation of ecosystems, adaptation to climate change and agroecology. Boana has been up and running since its creation in El Chaltén, Patagonia, Argentina. Its members are spread between France and Argentina, and they've come together to develop projects to protect the environment from a community, open and plural perspective. You can find out more about Boana on our website.
Patagonia, the mirror of our future – first edition
The town of El Chaltén is part of Los Glaciares National Park, a World Heritage Site, and has an enormous international reputation for its privileged access to mountain tourism in a unique environment. The community of El Chaltén is the guardian of one of the world's main reserves of solid fresh water. Considering current climate projections and the role of water in sustaining the capitalist economy, El Chaltén is a particularly strategic location. This unique site is highly vulnerable to climate change, and tackling local impacts requires mobilizing scientific, artistic and intergenerational processes.
Join us in protecting Patagonia
By donating, you're not just supporting a magazine; you’re helping to inspire and educate the next generation about environmental stewardship and conservation. You're empowering a community and an international audience to think critically about the future of Patagonia and our planet.
Together, we can inspire a new generation to protect the world’s most precious resources. Please consider supporting our campaign today!
Donation levels and impacts
USD$ 20
Seed Contributor - fund printing and delivering 1 Diatomeas magazine to a student of El Chaltén
USD$ 500
Spreading Supporter - Mention in the list of sponsors on the website + 1 post on instagram
USD$ 1,000
Local Advocate - Spreading sponsor benefits + half-page advertisement
USD$ 1,500
Climate Awareness Ambassador - Local Advocate benefits + full page of advertisement designed by our graphic designer
USD$ 2,000
Diatomeas Full Sponsor - Climate Awareness Ambassador benefits + logo on the back cover