Wild Heritage of Sumatra Foundation
Mission statement
WHIS is a non-profit-registered NGO based in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, since 2010 focuses on doing research and conservation of biodiversity in Sumatra. Research is basic for biodiversity conservation interventions, and land advocacy through a holistic approach to increasing livelihood and capacities for local people in the high biodiversity and conservation areas.
Over the past 10 years, WHIS has developed a holistic strategy combining scientific research, habitat protection and management, policy work, capacity building, community development, as well as education and public awareness.
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ASAP Species they are working to conserve
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ASAP Partner since: 2020
Country focus: Indonesia
News & Stories
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ASAP’s Indonesia Programme Coordinator, Cahaya Ramadhani, reflects on her first year in the role and shares the activities and experiences that have stood out most to her, including graduation from the Women in Conservation Leadership Programme.