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20/20 – A Vision of a Future for orangutans, forests and people

Great things can come from small beginnings, as the Foundation’s achievements show. Here are just some of them.

 ·        The Lamandau River Wildlife Reserve in Indonesian Borneo. Securing this through a now-renowned conservation and community-development programme, in partnership with the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry and with EU support.

·        A viable reintroduced orangutan population. Reintroducing and protecting orangutans in the Lamandau River Wildlife Reserve. So far, there have been 40 successful births.

·        Safeguarding the largest wild population of orangutans outside a protected area. Working with our Indonesian partner Yayorin to ensure the long-term protection of the Belantikan forests, where this population lives.

·        Involving and educating local people. The development and support of Yayorin’s Indonesian educational and sustainable livelihoods programme.

·        Tanjung Puting National Park.  Safeguarding the critical orangutan population there through habitat protection.

·        Pondok Ambung Tropical Forest Research Station. Developing and maintaining this vital research centre in Tanjung Puting, used by international researchers, Indonesian students and university groups for wildlife and forest research.

 Responsible tourism. Introducing more than a thousand people around the world to the wonders of the rainforest and orangutans. These people remain dedicated supporters of our work, and some have gone on to work in conservation.

Now we have a vision for the future – that by 2020, the decline of orangutans will be halted, and all remaining wild orangutan populations will be stable or expanding.

It is a realistic goal. And we intend to double our efforts to achieve our 20/20 Vision, to...

 ·        Ensure protected areas stay protected.

·        Create new conservation areas to protect all critical populations of wild orangutans.

·        Secure long-term funding for valuable orangutan habitat.

·        Help mitigate against climate change by preventing deforestation.

 The 20/20 Vision Appeal

 To set us on the path to achieve these goals, we need at least £200,000 – an appropriate target for our 20th anniversary.

 If each person reading this donates at least £20 – £1 for each year of the Foundation – it’s achievable.

Thank you for playing your part in the future survival of orangutans and their globally important forest homes.

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Orangutan Foundation

Orangutan Foundation

Charity Registration No. 1095660

The Orangutan Foundation is the 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 it's 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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Donation by Anonymous on 02/06/13

Donation by Caroline Smith on 28/05/13

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Myles Karp on 20/05/13

£5.00

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Brilliant organisation, great cause, such beautiful, intelligent apes. x

Donation by JC, Edinburgh on 11/04/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Rebecca Guy on 10/04/13

£35.00

+ £8.75 Gift Aid

Keep up the great work! : )

Donation by Damian James on 06/04/13

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 04/04/13

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Shila Small on 01/04/13

£150.00

Donation by Anonymous on 27/03/13

£10.00

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I'm giving after watching the Terry Pratchett documentary on TV. It would be a tragedy if orangutans were to die out.

Donation by Ann Smith on 27/03/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Stephen Beale on 23/03/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by David Ainsworth on 12/03/13

$50.00

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"Die Dramateure", a theatre group from Germany, is very happy to support the Orangutan Foundation. Keep up the good work!

Donation by Die Dramateure on 29/01/13

300,08 €

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Great admiration for your fine endeavours

Donation by Donald Harries on 19/01/13

£200.00

+ £50.00 Gift Aid

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Beautiful magnificent gorgeous creatures!

Donation by Anonymous on 11/01/13

Donation by Michael Bennett on 11/01/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Thank you very much for your work!

Donation by Fortunato Strangi on 07/01/13

£100.00

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Because orangutans are awesome creatures and need help from the world.

Donation by YH on 31/12/12

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In lieu of Christmas presents

Donation by Joanna Ross on 21/12/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Stephen Beesley on 19/12/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Lisa Stephens-Deith on 16/12/12

$100.00

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Dear Elaine Happy Christmas!

Donation by Secret Santa on 13/12/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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In lieu of Christmas cards this year!

Donation by Kate Sang on 13/12/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Paula Carlisle on 05/12/12

£20.00

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Another donation from LRWT

Donation by Neill Talbot on 02/12/12

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$24,665.20
  • Offline donations$23,982.31
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$48,647.51
  • Gift Aid$4,301.60

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