Mission Statement
The Orangutan Foundation is the world's foremost orangutan conservation organisation. We are saving Asia's endangered great ape by protecting their tropical forest habitat, working with local communities and promoting research and education.
The approach of the Orangutan Foundation goes beyond that of purely protecting the orangutan. Critically it also includes a recognition that orangutan habitat is unique in its richness of biodiversity and crucial for local communities, who are as dependant on the forest as is the orangutan.
Conservation is more than protecting a species, it is about saving nature which includes us, 'the fifth ape'. The efforts of all of us to prevent global warming will be seen as a defining moment in history, for humanity's sake and for the health of the whole planet. Tropical forests can play a significant role in guarding against climate change.
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News of a Tragic Accident |
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We are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Pak Anton Wahyudi who died, on Saturday 21st January, as a result of a speedboat accident whilst carrying out his duties responding to reports of illegal logging inside the Lamandau River Wildlife Reserve, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia Borneo. Pak Anton was a highly respected colleague, who was head of the Indonesian Government's Agency for the Conservation of Natural Resources Central Kalimantan section II (BKSDA SKW II) and he was the former Commander of the Brigade for the illegal logging Rapid Reaction Force (known as SPORC) in Sulawesi. The response to the reported illegal logging was a joint mission between the Orangutan Foundation and BKSDA and two Orangutan Foundation staff, Pak Tigor and Arbani, were also seriously injured but thankfully survived after receiving hospital treatment. We wish them a full recovery from their injuries.
The Orangutan Foundation work in close collaboration with BKSDA SKW II, who are the Indonesian government authority responsible for the protection of the reserve. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Pak Anton.
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Big Give Christmas Challenge Target Reached! |
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We are thrilled to announce that we have reached our Big Give Christmas Challenge target of £40,000. A huge thank you to the sponsors, our pledgers and to everybody who donated online so generously.
If you were unable to make a donation due to problems with the Big Give website then please still consider supporting our vital work by donating using our secure online shop or by calling 020 7724 2912.
Thank you for playing your part in securing a future for orangutans, forests and people.
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Orangutan Foundation Launches Facebook Page |
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 We have just launched our new facebook page. Please go to www.facebook.com/orangutanfndn and click on 'like' to get more news about the Orangutan Foundation.
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