By Rhia Docherty | Individual Giving Manager
Thank you to everyone who supported our recent Little x Little campaign on GlobalGiving.
Over just 4 days, you helped raise $1,322 to protect wild orangutans and their rainforest homes. Although we didn’t quite hit our target of $1,600, all these funds will still go towards protecting orangutan habitat in North Sumatra.
We know these are challenging times for everyone and appreciate your support. Every donation. Every message. Every social media share. We are all coming together to help create a future where wild orangutans can thrive in resilient rainforests. And it’s good to remember the further reaching effects of your support.
When orangutans thrive, the whole rainforest flourishes
As we enter day 5 of our Big Give Green Match campaign, I wanted to share why your support for orangutans reaches far beyond these remarkable red apes.
Orangutans are keystone species – nature's architects and gardeners of the Sumatran rainforest. Their daily activities shape and nurture the entire ecosystem in ways that benefit countless other species.
How orangutans engineer the rainforest
When orangutans travel through the forest canopy, they:
You're protecting an extraordinary web of life
By supporting our work to protect and connect orangutan habitat, you're also safeguarding a remarkable community of other beloved species:
The critically endangered Sumatran tiger – these majestic cats depend on the same intact forest corridors as orangutans. These solitary hunters patrol vast territories that require connected forests to maintain viable populations.
The vibrant Rhinoceros Hornbill – with its distinctive casque (horn) and wingspan of up to 1.5 metres, these striking birds are vital seed dispersers. They depend on large, mature trees – the same ones orangutans prefer – for nesting and feeding.
Among the flora protected is the Rafflesia arnoldii – the world's largest individual flower, which can grow up to one metre in diameter. This extraordinary plant, sometimes called the "corpse flower" for its distinctive scent, is endemic to Sumatra and relies on intact rainforest to survive.
Together, we're safeguarding an irreplaceable natural treasure
When you support orangutan conservation, you're helping protect one of Earth's most biodiverse ecosystems. The connected forest corridors we're working to secure are lifelines not just for orangutans, but for thousands of plant and animal species that call the Sumatran rainforest home.
Thank you for recognising that protecting orangutans means protecting an entire living system that benefits us all.
By Rhia Docherty | Fundraising Manager
By Rhia Docherty | Individual Giving Manager
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