Orangutans are only found on the Indonesian islands of Borneo and North Sumatra where their survival is threatened by illegal logging and oil palm plantations. There are estimated to be only 6,624 Sumatran orangutans left in the wild.

In partnership with the Orangutan Information Centre in North Sumatra, Rainforest Rescue is working to protect and restore 60 hectares of orangutan habitat in the Gunung Leuser National Park. We are planting rainforest species, removing illegally planted oil palms, and preventing further clearing of rainforest.

Our project educates the local community on rainforest value and orangutan survival threats. It provides alternative and sustainable employment through rainforest restoration.