Yayasan Orangutan Sumatera Lestari – Orangutan Information Centre (YOSL-OIC)

Apr 23

Mission statement

We are a local conservation NGO based in Medan, North Sumatra. We are focusing on the conservation of orangutan (both Sumatran and Tapanuli orangutan) and their rainforest homes.

ASAP Species they are working to conserve

Species

Tapanuli Orangutan

Sumatran Orangutan

ASAP Partner since: 2021

Country focus: Indonesia

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News & Stories

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Rediscovery of Sabah’s endemic toad: a conservation milestone, hampered by landslides

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Earlier this year, a significant breakthrough was made in one of the projects funded by ASAP’s Species Conservation Fund. After a long search, the dedicated team rediscovered the very first specimen of an Mesilau Stream Toad, thought to have been lost to science.

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New training course will boost fundraising for conservation in Southeast Asia

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Launched in partnership between ASAP and Tropical Biology Association, a newly launched Project Design and Fundraising training will drive greater funds for the conservation of threatened Southeast Asian species.

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Announcing the launch of our new website!

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We are incredibly excited to unveil our newly designed website, which not only reflects the progress of our organisation but also amplifies the voices of our dedicated partners working tirelessly across Southeast Asia

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Bringing women conservation leaders together in Siem Reap

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Our Investing in People programme grows skills and motivation – empowering conservationists in Southeast Asia to conserve threatened wildlife through training that advances skills, fosters personal and professional growth and enhances overall wellbeing.

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