Design 21: Social Design Network

The purpose of Orangutan Outreach is:


-To conserve orangutans in their native habitat.

-To raise and promote public awareness of, and participation in, conservation strategies for orangutans through grassroots campaigns, community involvement and global communication.

-To collaborate with Indonesian conservationists in the running of orangutan rehabilitation centers.

-To fund rescue efforts of orangutans confiscated on palm oil plantations.

-To fund rescue efforts of orangutans held illegally by private owners, whether commercial or individual, who are in direct violation of CITES.

-To collaborate with zoos and animal parks in North America to promote awareness of orangutan conservation efforts.

-To use the Internet to provide orangutan-related curriculum materials free of charge.

-To fundraise locally and globally to support these goals.