FRIENDS OF BONOBOS
FRIENDS OF BONOBOS
FRIENDS OF BONOBOS
Programs
Program 1 [2019]
Support to Amis des Bonobos du Congo (ABC) association in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which rescues and rehabilitates orphan bonobos at Lola ya bonobo sanctuary; reintroduces groups of rehabilitated bonobos in a specially established community reserve at Ekolo ya bonobo; and engages in local conservation education programs and in community development activities for sustainable bonobo protection. A total of 18 grants were made to ABC during 2019, including direct payment of consultant fees and other program costs on behalf of ABC, as well as a pass-through contribution to a Rainforest Trust grant to ABC.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2019 – Dec 31, 2019Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$762.2KProgram 2 [2019]
Raise awareness and educate the public about the plight of bonobos in the US and internationally. Significant accomplishments include: 1. Growth of over 2900% of public and international reach of bonobo videos; 2. Growth of over 226% on social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram); 3. Production of over 50 videos about bonobos and the program work of Amis des Bonobos du Congo; 4. Exhibitions at two major wildlife conferences in the US; 5. Collaboration with international media production teams to produce film, TV and radio shows about bonobos and their plight; 6. Collaboration with online media production company, the Dodo, to produce viral bonobo video; 7. Development of blue chip media opportunities to publicize and widely promote awareness and understanding of bonobos, including media outlets producing films, television series, and radio broadcasts; 8. Organization of private and public speaking events for ABC Founder Ms. Claudine Andre in the US; 9. Website updates at www.lolayabonobo.orgGeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2019 – Dec 31, 2019Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$73.2KProgram 1 [2020]
SUPPORT TO LES AMIS DES BONOBOS DU CONGO (ABC) NON-PROFIT IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO FOR THEIR LONG-TERM BONOBO CONSERVATION PROGRAMS: RESCUE, REHABILITATION, AND CARE FOR ORPHANED BONOBOS AT THE ONLY BONOBO SANCTUARY IN THE WORLD; REWILDING OF BONOBOS IN A PROTECTED RESERVE; COUNTRY-WIDE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS-BUILDING ABOUT BONOBOS AND THEIR PLIGHT; AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES. MONTHLY PAYMENTS WERE MADE TO ABC IN 2020, INCLUDING GRANTS, DIRECT PAYMENT OF CONSULTANT FEES AND OTHER PROGRAM COSTS ON BEHALF OF ABC.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$717.8K
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