Meet Yuli
When Yuli was rescued in Tshuapa Province, she was badly malnourished and suffering from a broken arm with no one in the field who could treat it. It was critical that she get to Lola if there was any chance of saving her arm, and thanks to our supporters, she made it!
After arriving at Lola, our veterinary team examined her arm and were able to remove a piece of broken bone. The did everything they could to help her regain as much mobility as possible.
Yuli was paired with Surrogate Mama C’Arrive who held her close and made cooing sounds to comfort her.
Looking at Yuli now, you’d never believe she was the same bonobo as the one who came through our doors in such dire shape. Her arm has healed and she can keep up with her fellow playmates, especially Tshimbulu who is like an older brother to her. Her favorite foods are apples, sugarcane, and bananas.
Kendra is a creative problem-solver who provides executive and operational support across the organization. As Executive Assistant to Ariel Rogers, she manages scheduling, communications, and day-to-day priorities while also supporting the development and communications teams with administrative and operational needs.
Kathleen Cook brings more than nine years of experience working across Africa, with a focus on the Democratic Republic of Congo, where she has traveled over twenty times to support projects spanning conservation, clean energy, and community development. Her career has centered around using storytelling, strategic marketing, and relationship-building to create meaningful impact.
