Friends of Bonobos
A love letter to our supporters - look at all you've done!
A love letter to our supporters - just look at all you've done to protect bonobos and rainforest!
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Friends of Bonobos
Sep 29, 2023
Community-based Conservation: Looking Forward After Attacks on Ekolo
We remain committed to our mission: to protect bonobos and their rainforest home alongside local partners in community-based conservation.
Karen Kemp
Sep 21, 2023
Up the Congo River to the Land of Bonobos
To reach Ekola ya Bonobo Community Reserve, we traveled up the Congo to the Lulonga River, then entered the dark Lopori.
Jeannette De Wyze
May 4, 2023
Oil Exploration in the Congo Rainforest
April 2023 update on DR Congo's plans to open up forested areas to oil exploration.
Friends of Bonobos
Apr 5, 2022
A Happy Ending! Bonobos Return to the Wild
After four years of waiting, thanks to Friends of Bonobos, 14 orphaned bonobos are back where they belong in the rainforest.
Friends of Bonobos
Jan 24, 2022
Envisioning the Future of the Bonobo Reserve
With BIOPAMA support, Ekolo team develops goals to enhance biodiversity protection at Ekolo ya Bonobo As part of planning for the future...
Friends of Bonobos
Oct 27, 2021
Fanny Minesi Wins McKenna-Travers Award
Fanny Minesi, general director of Friends of Bonobos of the Congo, receives the prestigious 2021 McKenna-Travers Award for conservation.
Friends of Bonobos
Apr 22, 2021
NPR: Education-the Key to Saving Bonobos
A recent National Public Radio story brings listeners along for a typical educational program at Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary.