For more than three decades, we’ve championed a simple but powerful belief: the future of gorillas depends on the future of local communities. That’s why we place people at the heart of conservation, working alongside communities in Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to protect forests, reduce poverty and create lasting solutions that benefit both people and wildlife.

From supporting ranger patrols and conservation education to organic farming, tree planting and gorilla-friendly beekeeping, our projects tackle the root causes of habitat loss while helping families build sustainable livelihoods. Together, these initiatives protect some of the world’s last remaining wild gorillas and the forests they call home.

Today, our community-led approach has helped safeguard critically endangered gorillas while transforming thousands of lives across the heart of Africa. But with growing pressures on forests and wildlife, our work has never been more important. Together, we can build a future where gorillas continue to thrive in the wild for generations to come.