Aurva - From the Natural World: November 2008

I came across this website about 4 years ago when members of this group had sexual intercourse on stage during a rock concert, had even blogged about it then, giving it my complete support, to then allow it to fade into obscurity. But this is a very interesting, and perhaps, a very "innovative" way to raise money that might help save the world's remaining forests.

Fuck for Forest is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving the world's remaining rainforests and "exposing" to the world the unnatural exploits of humans through what is perhaps the most popular way of gaining someone's attention. Pornography, or as the creators of FFF call it, Eco Porn. Self-proclaimed idealists, they seem to be able to garner enough funds (the seed money to set up was provided by the Norwegian government) to organize rock concerts and other rallies where members and the general public are encouraged into nudity and sexual expression of any form.

In the first year of it's existence, FFF was able to raise $100,000 after deducting legal costs, which was available to any organization/individual whose aim was to save the rainforests. Sadly, the money went to waste as collection was "questionable" and "controversial". Many organizations, including the WWF, refused the money as it was a result of "immoral" propoganda.

If the world is dominated by prudes, then easy money, like what FFF can provide, is an absolute waste. If there is an organization that is dedicated to conserving nature then why should it matter where the money is coming from. It is a legitimate organization more than willing to support good work, then what is the problem? In a world where sex sells, why cannot this form of self-expression be a part of the help that is so badly needed. Mullah, no matter where it comes from, is good mullah.

FFF, you have my support in the work you do, though I may not subscribe to public nudity for myself!