Orangutan Rescue: On the frontline in Sumatra

by Sumatran Orangutan Society
Orangutan Rescue: On the frontline in Sumatra
Orangutan Rescue: On the frontline in Sumatra
Orangutan Rescue: On the frontline in Sumatra
Orangutan Rescue: On the frontline in Sumatra
Orangutan Rescue: On the frontline in Sumatra
Orangutan Rescue: On the frontline in Sumatra
Orangutan Rescue: On the frontline in Sumatra
Orangutan Rescue: On the frontline in Sumatra
Orangutan Rescue: On the frontline in Sumatra
Orangutan Rescue: On the frontline in Sumatra
Orangutan Rescue: On the frontline in Sumatra
Orangutan Rescue: On the frontline in Sumatra

Project Report | Mar 4, 2025
Important Update: Evolution of Our Work in Sumatra

By Rhia Docherty | Individual Giving Manager

We're writing to share an important update regarding our "Orangutan Rescue: On the Frontline in Sumatra" project. Your generous support has been instrumental in helping rescue and protect over 250 orangutans over the years, and we are deeply grateful for your commitment.

This project has played a crucial role in rescuing orangutans from fragmented forests, mitigating human-wildlife conflict, and combating the illegal pet trade. Through these efforts, we have witnessed both the immense challenges orangutans face and the life-changing impact of rescue work.

However, as our understanding of orangutan conservation has evolved, we’ve made a strategic shift. Instead of focusing on individual rescues, we are now working at a landscape level—addressing the root causes of habitat loss and conflict to ensure a safer, more sustainable future for wild orangutans.

This change reflects our belief that a landscape-level approach will have the most significant and lasting impact on wild orangutans and their habitats. By working directly with government agencies and local communities, we can address the root causes of habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict more effectively.

Our focus is now on supporting initiatives that:

  • Reduce encroachment of farmlands into vital orangutan habitats.
  • Strengthen the protection of remaining forests.
  • Empower communities to become stewards of their natural resources.

This shift allows us to implement sustainable solutions that benefit both orangutans and the people who share their environment.

As a result, we will be closing the "Orangutan Rescue: On the Frontline in Sumatra" project on GlobalGiving, Although this specific project is coming to an end, your continued support remains crucial. We invite you to explore our other projects, which align with our evolved conservation strategy:

Your support directly fuels this next chapter of our conservation strategy, ensuring the long-term survival of orangutans and their forests.

We appreciate your understanding and continued dedication to orangutan conservation. If you have any questions or would like to discuss our new approach in more detail, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@orangutans-sos.org

Thank you for being a champion for orangutans and the rainforests of Sumatra.

With sincere gratitude,
Sumatran Orangutan Society

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Sumatran Orangutan Society

Location: Abingdon, Oxon - United Kingdom
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Twitter: @orangutansSOS
Project Leader:
Lucy Radford
Abingdon , Oxon United Kingdom

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Combined with other sources of funding, this project raised enough money to fund the outlined activities and is no longer accepting donations.
   

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