Nature is part of our story.

THE M IN MATEROS · MISIONES, ARGENTINA

Rooted in tradition. Committed to nature.

Yerba maté is more than a drink. Its story is inseparable from the landscapes, knowledge and people of South America. For Materos Unidos, honouring that heritage also means recognizing the importance of protecting the natural world from which it comes.

That is why we are proud to share our collaboration with Centro de Rescate de Fauna Silvestre OHANA, connected to Fundación Dante Piesco in the Argentine province of Misiones.

Meet OHANA

In Misiones, OHANA works to give native wild animals a second chance. Its mission includes the rescue and care of injured, orphaned or displaced wildlife; rehabilitation and return to the wild when possible; and education that encourages coexistence between people and nature. It operates within the wider conservation mission of Fundación Dante Piesco. Learn about the foundation.

OHANA's origins are deeply personal: Fundación Dante Piesco carries forward the wish of Dante, a young nature lover who dreamed of a place where wild animals could be cared for and protected. Today, that spirit informs a wider mission to care for the wildlife and Atlantic Forest of Misiones.

The M in Materos also stands for Misiones.

Misiones is part of the Atlantic Forest region, home to remarkable biodiversity and living traditions. The connection matters to us: sharing a South American ritual should come with respect for the places and ecosystems that shape it.

Our collaboration with OHANA is an expression of that respect. It brings our community's attention to the work being done on the ground, rather than treating conservation as a passing campaign.

What our collaboration means

Materos Unidos is developing initiatives to support and spotlight OHANA's mission, including the intention to direct a portion of proceeds from designated initiatives toward that work. Any purchase-linked contribution will be identified with its applicable products, dates and conditions. We do not claim a fixed percentage, donation total or wildlife outcome that has not been documented.

Support can also begin with learning: understanding the challenges facing native wildlife, respecting habitats and sharing the work of organizations with professional conservation expertise.

Discover the people behind the mission

For first-hand information about OHANA's work, conservation priorities and ways to contribute directly, visit Fundación Dante Piesco's official website. Direct donations are handled by OHANA and its authorized channels, not through this page.