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Borneo Orangutan
Survival Foundation
organisation profile
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BOS Foundation
Restorasi Habitat Orangutan Indonesia
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4	Introduction
4	Orangutan Conservation and Challenges
4	Orangutan Rescue, Translocation or Rehabilitation
PROGRAMS
4	Where are we?
4	Central Kalimantan Orangutan Reintroduction Program at
Nyaru Menteng
4	East Kalimantan Orangutan Reintroduction Program at
Samboja Lestari
4	Salat Island
4	Mawas Conservation Program
4	RHO Orangutan Habitat Restoration
RELEASE SITES
4	Central Kalimantan Orangutan Reintroduction: Bukit
Batikap Conservation Forest
4	East Kalimantan Orangutan Reintroduction: Ecosystem
Restoration Concession, Kehje Sewen Forest, RHOI
PROGRAMS AT THE HEADQUARTERS
4	Management
4	Fundraising & Sustainability
4	Release Funds
4	Adoption
4	Donation
4	Orangutan Lifesaver Program
4	Merchandise
4	Organisation Chart
4	Keep in Touch
Contents
introduction
4 T
he Borneo Orangutan Survival
(BOS) Foundation is an Indonesian
non-profit organization dedicated
to the conservation of the Bornean orang-
utan and their habitat, in cooperation
with local communities, the Indonesian
Ministry of Forestry and international
partner organizations.
Founded in 1991, and in response to the
overwhelming number of displaced or-
phaned orangutans, the BOS Foundation
established two main orangutan rehabili-
tation centres, one in Central Kalimantan
situated at Nyaru Menteng and one in
East Kalimantan located since 2006 at our
forest restoration site in Samboja Lestari.
As at the beginning of 2015, we provided
care for a total of just over 700 individual
orangutans, with the support of 420 highly
devoted staff, as well as experts in biodi-
versity conservation, primatology, ecology,
forest rehabilitation, agroforestry, commu-
nity empowerment, communication, edu-
cation, and orangutan health care. Here
we focus on rehabilitating displaced and
orphaned orangutans, for their eventual
reintroduction back to natural habitat.
Our orangutan reintroductions re-com-
menced in early 2012, and will continue
through until 2015 and beyond. However,
we also provide care to orangutans who
will not be able to be released due to ill-
ness or injury.
Our activities do not solely encom-
pass the welfare and reintroduction of
orphaned orangutans. Working with
government authorities, we have translo-
cated hundreds of wild orangutans from
areas of conflict such as newly cleared
forested land for oil palm expansion, to
areas which are protected. We continue
to monitor the progress of those translo-
cated animals to ensure their continued
survival and health.
In line with our overall goal of habitat
protection, the BOS Foundation is
working with partners and govern-
ment departments in various sites in
Kalimantan. As part of our program
the Foundation manages a 309,000
ha peat swamp forest in the Mawas
area of Central Kalimantan, which
provides habitat to an estimated
population of 3,000 wild orangutans.
We are actively surveying and
securing new release sites for our
orangutan reintroduction programs
and have purchased an Ecosystem
Restoration Concession (ERC) in East
Kalimantan through our established
company PT. RHOI (Restorasi Habitat
Orangutan Indonesia) where we
have successfully reintroduced 31
orangutans between 2012 and 2014.
Finally, we have secured permission
to use areas of suitable forest within
the Murung Raya District of Central
Kalimantan for our orangutan rein-
troductions. Here we are currently
focused on the area of Bukit Batikap
Conservation Forest, where we suc-
cessfully reintroduced 136 orang-
utans between 2012 and early 2015.
We aim to develop additional re-
lease sites to ensure forest areas do
not exceed carrying capacity. This
will require new surveys, camps,
post-monitoring teams and commu-
nity development activities.
orangutan conservation
and challenges
C
oncerns for the long-term survival of Asia’s orangutans have been highlight-
ed since the 1970’s and, despite a number of on-going conservation initia-
tives, human activities continue to reduce and fragment orangutan popula-
tions throughout their range. Orangutans are currently under severe threat from
habitat destruction through logging, fire and conversion of forests to planta-
tion and mining land-uses, and from hunting either for meat or for the
illegal pet-trade existing in both Indonesia and Malaysia, with demand
from overseas.
It is clear that unsustainable human development practices
have severely impacted orangutan populations. It is esti-
mated that the Bornean orangutan population (Pongo
pygmaeus) has declined by 75% since 1900, and the
Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) by 85% from
1900 to 1994, and 41% from 1997 to 2002. As
such current population estimates suggest
that in Borneo, orangutan numbers are
approximately 54,000 and in Sumatra
the population is as low at 6,500.
With a continued decline in num-
bers and given the immediate
threats to their habitat, the
Bornean orangutan is
classified as Endan-
gered and protect-
ed by national
and interna-
tional law.
4
orangutan rescue,
translocation,
rehabilitation
F
ollowing our successful orangutan reintroductions between 2012 and early 2015,
at the beginning of 2015, the BOS Foundation provided care to just over 700
orangutans at our centres in Nyaru Menteng and Samboja Lestari, facilities which
were established specifically to provide care and rehabilitation to displaced or orphaned
orangutans rescued from areas of habitat loss.
Orangutans that have been
displaced from areas of
natural habitat are often
forced to range long
distances in search
of food. Often
they wander
into oil
palm plantations or community gardens as they
simply have no other alternative. Together with
the local Conservation and Natural Resources
Authority (BKSDA), an executive techni-
cal unit of the Indonesian Ministry of
Forestry, we rescue orangutans from
these situations and if healthy,
can immediately release them
to areas of safe, secure
natural habitat. This
practice is commonly
known as trans-
location. In
situations
where an
orang-
utan has
suffered
injury or illness,
we provide dedi-
cated healthcare to
ensure their recovery for
future translocation or later
reintroduction.
Orangutan Rescue and Release Orangutan Rehabilitation and Reintroduction
Unfortunately and all too often orangutans arrive with us in a poor con-
dition or at a very young age and are simply too young to survive in
the forest. In these cases, the rehabilitation process begins.
The BOS Foundation manages two reintroduction pro-
grams; Nyaru Menteng in Central Kalimantan and
Samboja Lestari in East Kalimantan. Both of our
centres focus on rehabilitation and reintroduction
activities in line with national and international
(IUCN) guidelines and criteria. The purpose
of rehabilitation is to equip orphaned
orangutans with all the skills they need
to survive once they are old enough
to be reintroduced to the forest. When
an infant orangutan is taken away from its
mother, he or she loses a whole life time of
early learning, and our dedicated teams help to
provide those skills.
Conservation of habitat and wildlife can only be
achieved by working together with local communities and
other stakeholders, hence in all areas of our work we fully en-
gage with local communities through community development
activities and conservation education.
4
Rehabilitation
Once assessed as healthy the orangutans com-
mence the rehabilitation process and are taught
and encouraged to build nests, select appropri-
ate natural foods and recognise natural predators.
This process starts in‘Baby School’and progresses
through different levels of‘Forest School’, where
each day is spent in the forest learning new skills.
Skills acquired by each individual are assessed
before moving them up through the levels. Depen-
dent on the age and existing skills each orangutan
has, rehabilitation can take up to 7 years.
Healthcare and Quarantine
Each orangutan arriving at one of our
reintroduction programs goes through
routine quarantine procedures and
health checks (physcial and psycho-
logical). This is very important as many
rescued orangutans have been exposed
to human diseases which they would
not normally encounter in the wild.
Programs
where are we?
4
The BOS Foundation
has rescued over
1200 orangutans in
Central Kalimantan
and currently care
for and support JUST
UNDER 500 orangutans
at Nyaru Menteng
central kalimantan
orangutan reintroduction
program at nyaru menteng4
E
stablished in 1999 and
located in the Nyaru Men-
teng Arboretum, about
30 kilometers from downtown
Palangka Raya, our main activi-
ties at Nyaru Menteng include
orangutan rescue and trans-
location, the provision of
welfare and healthcare,
rehabilitation, and
reintroduction. Con-
servation of habitat
and wildlife can only
be achieved by working
together with local commu-
nities and other stakeholders,
hence in all areas of our work we
fully engage with local commu-
nities and schools on community
development activities and out-
reach conservation education.
Central Kalimantan Orangutan Reintroduction Program at Nyaru Menteng
Jalan Tjilik Riwut KM 28 PO BOX 70, Palangka Raya 73000
Kalimantan Tengah, Indonesia
Ph: +62 (0) 811 5200 0366, 811 520 0038
Email: bos_nyarumenteng@orangutan.or.id
EAST kalimantan
orangutan reintroduction
program at samboja lestari4
E
stablished in 1991 and formally known as Wanariset, the project
was relocated in 2006, due to insufficient space and was renamed
Samboja Lestari. The program is currently located about 38 ki-
lometers from Balikpapan, in East Kalimantan and we work in col-
laboration with the East Kalimantan Conservation and Natural
Resources Authority (BKSDA). The land at Samboja Lestari is
owned by the BOS Foundation and is the location of our for-
est rehabilitation program.
Our main activities at Samboja Lestari include orang-
utan rescue, translocation of orangutans from
areas of conflict to areas of secure and protected
habitat, the provision of welfare and healthcare, reha-
bilitation, reintroduction, forest restoration activities,
conservation education and community engagement. Ad-
ditionally, we also manage a sun bear sanctuary at Samboja
Lestari, with around 50 sun bears currently under in our care.
East Kalimantan Orangutan Reintroduction Program at Samboja Lestari
Jalan Balikpapan-Handil Km. 44 RT 01, Kecamatan Margomulyo
Samboja, Kalimantan Timur 75273, Indonesia
Ph: +62 (0) 821 4941 8353
Email: bos_kaltim@orangutan.or.id
The BOS Foundation
has rescued hundreds
of orangutans in
East Kalimantan and
currently cares for
and supports over
200 orangutans at
Samboja Lestari.
Very sadly some of our orangutans can never be returned to the wild due to ill-
ness or injury. Our dedicated team continues to provide welfare and health care
to these individuals, which they will need for the rest of their lives. An orangutan
can live for 50 years in captivity and we will ensure that we provide them with
the highest level of long-term care and sanctuary.
We provide a large outdoor enclo-
sure for our sun bears, but bears be-
ing naturally solitary require a huge
amount of enrichment and careful
positioning to avoid conflict. Unfor-
tunately to date, sun bear reintro-
duction has been unsuccessful so
at present there is little opportunity
to release our sun bear population.
There are wider plans for a very large
sun bear sanctuary facility at Sambo-
ja Lestari, however this is extremely
costly and we are yet to identify suf-
ficient funding.
Long-term Orangutan Sanctuary
Long-term
Sun bear Sanctuary
Our overriding goal is to reintro-
duce orangutans back to secure
natural habitat to establish new
viable long-term populations to
bolster conservation of the spe-
cies in the wild. The forest area
we have secured for our rein-
troduction program in Central
Kalimantan, Bukit Batikap Con-
servation Forest, as well as our
release site in East Kalimantan in
our Ecosystem Restoration Con-
cession (Kehje Sewen) managed
by RHOI (Indonesian Orangutan
Habitat Restoration) are estab-
lished with camps, equipment
and trained personnel to en-
sure that our Orangutan Field
Monitoring Programs are able
to continuously monitor each
orangutan’s adaptation to their
natural habitat.
Orangutan
Reintroduction
(Release and
Post-RELEASE Monitoring)
SALAT ISLAND
a new pre-release island
and long-term sanctuary4
L
ocated in the heart of Central
Kalimantan, Salat Island is our
newest project, which will provide
habitat for between 100-200 ex-captive
wild born orangutans who are ready to
complete their final forest training and
rehabilitation.
The BOS Foundation cares for hundreds of
displaced and orphaned wild born orang-
utans in Kalimantan, all of whom are pro-
gressing through rehabilitation before they
can finally join our reintroduced orangutan
populations in natural forest. Rehabilitat-
ing orangutans can take up to 7 years and
the final part of their forest learning needs
to take place in a wild or semi-wild envi-
ronment; in this case on natural islands,
which provide the unique opportunity for
ex-captive orangutans to experience life in
a wild but safe environment where we can
monitor their progress and adaptation.
Final Forest Learning
The island of Salat covers 3,149 ha
and
we were given the unique opportu-
nity of purchasing 600 ha of protected
natural habitat in which between 100-
200 of the orphaned displaced orang-
utans under our care can complete
the final part of their rehabilitation
and forest learning at any one time.
Long-term Orangutan Sanctuary
Part of this island will also be dedicated
as a long-term sanctuary for those
orangutans which can never be re-
turned to natural habitat due to disabili-
ties incurred during their illegal capture.
Overall Benefits
There are multiple benefits to this new
program including habitat conservation,
final preparation of hundreds of orang-
utans to be able to return to the wild to
bolster conservation of this Endangered
species, local community employment
and economic development, education,
outreach and eco-tourism.
This is an exciting new BOS Foundation project,
which will significantly contribute to orangutan
conservation targets in Central Kalimantan.
MAWAS
conservation program
4
As part of our on-going commitment to protecting
existing orangutan habitat and wild populations, the
BOS Foundation are responsible for the management
of the Mawas Area, a 309,000 ha area of peat swamp
forest located in Central Kalimantan.
T
his area serves as habitat to approximately
3,000 wild orangutans. As such this is one
of the few remaining strongholds for wild
Bornean orangutans and the Mawas Conservation
Program plays a very important role in the conser-
vation of this species and its habitat, as well as in
the conservation of the wider biodiversity, environ-
ment and local community development.
Our activities here centre on forest restoration, canal
blocking, fire monitoring, illegal timber activities,
working in collaboration with local stakeholders
and Community Development activities. The area is
classified as partly protection forest and conserva-
tion forest, however is proposed overall within the
Provincial Land-use Plan as Protection Forest.
Administratively, Mawas encompasses two main
districts—South Barito and Kapuas—as well as
five sub-districts and 53 villages with a total of
29,000 families. Our goal is to protect the 309,000
ha peatland forest in Central Kalimantan through
various programs conducted in collaboration with
the local government and local communities and a
number of international projects.
The benefits of the Mawas Conservation Program
include i) contributing towards the decrease in
greenhouse gas emission effects; ii) increase and
strengthening local communities capacity around
the orangutan habitat; iii) supporting biodiversity
conservation through area protection, research
and education on the conservation of Bornean
orangutans and its habitat and iv) strengthening
the participation and involvement of stakeholders.
Mawas Conservation Program
Jalan Nuri 9 RT. 01 RW. 24
Kelurahan Bukit Tunggal
Kecamatan Jekan Raya
Palangka Raya 73112, Indonesia
Ph: +62 (0) 536 330 8414
RHO
orangutan habitat restoration4
I
n 2009, the Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation established RHO (Restorasi
Habitat Orangutan Indonesia), which translates as Indonesian Orangutan Habitat Res-
toration. RHOI is an independent organization whose sole purpose is to support our
orangutan reintroduction programs and provide permanent safe, suitable forest sites for
wild, semi-wild and rehabilitated Bornean orangutans in which to establish new, viable
wild populations to bolster conservation of this endangered species in the wild.
As a vehicle for the BOS Foundation to obtain natural forest for long-term conservation
of both orangutans and habitat, we established the program RHO (Restorasi Habitat
Orangutan). Our program is focused on surveying and securing potential orangutan
habitat, post-release monitoring and overall site management of forests under our care.
Rehabilitated orangutans,
while self-sufficient, can
rarely be as forest-compe-
tent as the wild orangutans
who have spent all their
lives in the forest.
Strict national and interna-
tional (IUCN) criteria exist for
orangutan reintroduction,
which our programs follow.
These include:
4Orangutans must
be reintroduced
into an area
with either
no or a
low
(non
viable)
population
of existing wild
orangutans (0.1
individual per square-
kilometer), within their
historic range.
4	The forest must be suitable lowland forest (up to 900
m-asl); unfortunately most remaining healthy forests
in Indonesia now only exist in higher altitude areas
due to land conversion and forest degradation.
4	The forest must be secure; not in danger of immi-
nent threats of conversion and as far away as pos-
sible from human settlements, yet accessible for
the team to conduct the actual reintroduction and
post-release monitoring.
4	Subspecies appropriate locations; East Kalimantan
orangutans cannot be released in Central Kaliman-
tan or other forests outside East Kalimantan. Central
Kalimantan orangutans cannot be released in West
Kalimantan etc. To ensure this, the release candi-
dates must also complete DNA tests to determine
subspecies.
Finding a suitable forest as habitat for orangutans has
always been the biggest challenge. In reality, orang-
utan habitat restoration and rehabilitation are labor
intensive and costly activities. Both RHOI and the BOS
Foundation need to secure sufficient funds and more
land, to ensure long-term success.
SUITABLE FORESTS FOR ORANGUTAN REINTRODUCTION
Release Sites
D
uring 2012 and throughout the year four reintroduction
events took place (February, March, August and November)
with our first fully rehabilitated orangutans reintroduced dur-
ing the last event. In 2013 and 2014, 87 orangutans were released
here and post-release monitoring is on-going throughout the
year. Early data suggests excellent adaptation, and as our
monitoring continues and our data set widens, this will
allow for a more thorough analysis of findings.
As at the beginning of 2015, we have successfully
reintroduced a total of 136 orangutans into
Bukit Batikap Conservation Forest and plan
to complete many more reintroduction
events throughout 2015 and beyond.
This may be subject to change
depending on results from pre-
release health and genetic
tests and behavioural
assessments.
In the mean-
time we are
complet-
ing
central kalimantan
orangutan reintroduction:
4Bukit Batikap Conservation Forest
new surveys of other forest areas we have identified in the
region as potential release sites to ensure that our rein-
troduction program will continue through 2015 and
beyond.
Every year it is of the utmost importance that
we enthusiastically and continually engage
with our community neighbours. Com-
munity development and outreach
education is extremely important
to ensure benefits to local
community members and
groups. Community Devel-
opment activities commenced
from the beginning of the pro-
gram and we aim to increase our
efforts each year.
© Rona Dennis
I
n 2010, the BOS Foundation secured
the licence and rights to manage an
area of natural forest which covers
86,450 ha through our established com-
pany PT. RHOI (Restorasi Habitat Orang-
utan Indonesia, which translates as Indo-
nesian Orangutan Habitat Restoration),
specifically to enable our release activities
to commence in East Kalimantan.
In April 2012, we commenced the rein-
troduction of 6 rehabilitated orangutans
from Samboja Lestari together with two
translocated orangutans earlier in the
year. By 2014, 31 rehabilitated orangutans
and 6 translocated orangutans have been
released here and post-release monitor-
ing is on-going throughout the year. Simi-
larly to our Central Kalimantan program,
early data suggests excellent adaptation
and as our monitoring continues and our
data set widens, this will allow for a more
thorough analysis of findings.
During 2015, we aim to reintroduce
an additional 24-30 orangutans into
Kehje Sewen Forest in four-five rein-
troduction events, which again may
be subject to change depending
on results from pre-release health
and genetic tests and behavioural
assessments. We are currently
planning for a final level of Forest­
School within Kehje Sewen to
ensure our rehabilitation process is
sufficient and that our reintroduc-
tion program will continue through
2015 and beyond.
Community outreach has been
established through the on-going
meetings and informal communi-
cation with our community neigh-
bours. We already employ locally
but will significantly increase our
outreach awareness and commence
community development activities.
EAST kalimantan
orangutan reintroduction:
4Ecosystem Restoration Concession,
Kehje Sewen Forest, RHOI
Programs
@ The Headquarters
management
M
anaging these complex programs comprised of in-situ
and ex-situ conservation and welfare activities re-
quires support and direction. Planning, monitoring,
evaluation, lobbying, communications and fundraising are all
centralised at our conservative Head Office in Bogor. This places
us in an ideal situation in terms of working with the Indonesian
Government Ministry of Forestry departments, local national
donors, other experts and NGOs.
Our team works closely with our Program Managers and their
field teams on all aspects of the individual programs from plan-
ning and execution, to fundraising and communications,
reporting, procurement, and general support. Regular
meetings and site visits between the programs and the
Head Office are on-going throughout the year.
Since 2012, the BOS Foundation secured ap-
proximately 50% of our income each year,
outside of our traditional global Partner
organisations. As economic crisis
hits countries across the globe,
our future success requires the
Foundation to strengthen
income-generating activi-
ties to become less reli-
ant on international
sources and un-
stable market
forces.
Therefore,
our activi-
ties in 2015 and
beyond focus
on maintaining and
improving our services,
increased lobbying and
securing release sites, program
development, communications
and expansion within our in-country
fundraising activities.
fundraising & sustainability
S
ecuring funding is critical in en-
abling us to continue saving and
protecting the lives of orangutans for
future generations. As a non-profit charity
organisation we rely on support from our
partner organisations, individual donors,
grant giving organisations, companies and
corporations across the globe.Without
your support our work is not possible.
We are continuously seeking ways to gain
sustainable annual funding sources which
allows us to better plan and execute our
activities and save more orangutans and
habitat. Direct funding is obviously key
to support our activities, however we
also seek and encourage gifts in kind, for
example: materials to construct enclosures,
medical supplies, enrichment materials,
helicopter transport support, vehicles etc.
There are so many ways in which you can
help. Funding can be given through grants
either to support general running costs or
specific parts of our work, e.g. our orang-
utan reintroduction programs or commu-
nity development. Funding is also needed
to secure more natural forest for orang-
utans and long-term island sanctuaries.
Corporations can help through their Cor-
porate Social Responsibility (CSR) budgets
and by implementing“Best Management
Practice”(BMP) where appropriate. They
can also help through socializing and
enlisting support for orangutans through
their staff compliment. Our adoption
program, Orangutan Lifesaver program
and release funds are just three of the
many ways in which individuals can help,
donate and make a difference.
Your support equals orangutan survival for
future generations and every single dona-
tion whether big or small, makes a huge
difference to saving orangutans lives.
release funds
4	 Please remember to write “RELEASE FUNDS”
on your bank transfer description.
4	Whether corporate or individual giving, your
support makes a significant contribution to
this critical part of our work.
T
he orangutan releases, the
transportation, access, infra-
structure and monitoring, are
all costly activities involving a great
deal of on-going logistical support
and finely detailed planning.
Our release sites are incredibly in-
accessible, which is perfect for our
orangutans, but challenging to lo-
gistically support. To safely move
orangutans to the forest requires
small aircraft and helicopter support
and extremely detailed planning.We
also assess on a case-by-case basis
the possibilities to transport certain
individuals by road. This has been
successful in the past, but needs
careful monitoring during the long
journey and a rest period before re-
introduction.
You can support our Release Pro-
grams through your donation
which can be directed specifically
for the releases (Release Funds).
CURRENCY: IDR (Indonesian Rupiah)
Bank: BNI
Branch: Fatmawati, Jakarta, Indonesia
Swift Code: BNINIDJAFMI
Account Name:
YAYASAN PENYELAMATAN ORANGUTAN BORNEO
Account Number: 000532 8798
OTHER CURRENCY : USD
Bank: Standard Chartered Bank
Branch: Jakarta, Indonesia
Swift Code: SCBLIDJX
Account Name:
YAYASAN PENYELAMATAN ORANGUTAN BORNEO
Account Number: 306060 82473
BANK DETAILS
allows us to buy food
and milk for one
orangutan during the
transport process to
the release point.
covers the costs of
one vehicle transport-
ing 4 orangutan cages
from the rehabilitation
centre to the airport.
can buy field equip-
ment for one staff for
a year (bags, boots,
etc.)
allows us to buy GPS
unit for tracking.
allows us to buy one
radio tracking implant
or covers the costs
of health tests and
genetic tests for one
orangutan.
covers the cost of air
transport for one cage
(orangutan) to half-
way transport point.
$5
$10
$50
$350
$500
$1000
adoption
Adoption does not mean you can take an
orangutan home as an actual pet. In fact,
keeping an orangutan as A pet is illegal.
Adoption means you are helping us with
the costs of rehabilitating an orangutan
until such time he/she can be released into
his/her natural habitat in the forest.
Package
Price
USD IDR
1 month 10 100,000
6 months 50 500,000
1 year 100 1,000,000
Special Adoptee (1 year) 150 1,500,000
Corporations may also cover the entire cost of rehabilitating an
orangutan at USD 3,500 (IDR 35,000,000) per year.
How much do you Y me?
this
much?
B
ornean oangutans are endangered and at risk of extinction. Habitat destruction
means hundreds of orangutan deaths every year, leaving many infants or-
phaned and needing to be cared for. Many of those rescued by the BOS Foun-
dation are in very poor physical condition and emotionally scarred from the trauma
they have endured. It takes approximately seven years of around-the-clock care to
nurse them back to health and teach them all the orangutan skills they need to be
able to be released into the wild.
By adopting one of our baby orangutans, you are helping to ensure that they receive
proper care and treatment, and the opportunity to be returned safely to the wild.
http://Adoption.orangutan.or.id
donation
T
oday you have the op-
portunity to keep that
future safe now and
for generations to come.Wire
your donation to our bank ac-
count as below and email the
proof of transfer to bosfund-
raising@orangutan.or.id.
 
If you are donating for a spe-
cific orangutan or a specific
program, please kindly state
the name of the orangutan or
the name of the program on
your transfer description.
Whether large or small,
regular or occasional,
your donation goes to-
wards helping us in en-
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[LOWRES] Organisation Profile

  • 1. Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation organisation profile @bornean_ou @orangutanku BOS Foundation Restorasi Habitat Orangutan Indonesia Your support saves their lives!
  • 2. 4 Introduction 4 Orangutan Conservation and Challenges 4 Orangutan Rescue, Translocation or Rehabilitation PROGRAMS 4 Where are we? 4 Central Kalimantan Orangutan Reintroduction Program at Nyaru Menteng 4 East Kalimantan Orangutan Reintroduction Program at Samboja Lestari 4 Salat Island 4 Mawas Conservation Program 4 RHO Orangutan Habitat Restoration RELEASE SITES 4 Central Kalimantan Orangutan Reintroduction: Bukit Batikap Conservation Forest 4 East Kalimantan Orangutan Reintroduction: Ecosystem Restoration Concession, Kehje Sewen Forest, RHOI PROGRAMS AT THE HEADQUARTERS 4 Management 4 Fundraising & Sustainability 4 Release Funds 4 Adoption 4 Donation 4 Orangutan Lifesaver Program 4 Merchandise 4 Organisation Chart 4 Keep in Touch Contents
  • 3. introduction 4 T he Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation is an Indonesian non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of the Bornean orang- utan and their habitat, in cooperation with local communities, the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry and international partner organizations. Founded in 1991, and in response to the overwhelming number of displaced or- phaned orangutans, the BOS Foundation established two main orangutan rehabili- tation centres, one in Central Kalimantan situated at Nyaru Menteng and one in East Kalimantan located since 2006 at our forest restoration site in Samboja Lestari. As at the beginning of 2015, we provided care for a total of just over 700 individual orangutans, with the support of 420 highly devoted staff, as well as experts in biodi- versity conservation, primatology, ecology, forest rehabilitation, agroforestry, commu- nity empowerment, communication, edu- cation, and orangutan health care. Here we focus on rehabilitating displaced and orphaned orangutans, for their eventual reintroduction back to natural habitat. Our orangutan reintroductions re-com- menced in early 2012, and will continue through until 2015 and beyond. However, we also provide care to orangutans who will not be able to be released due to ill- ness or injury. Our activities do not solely encom- pass the welfare and reintroduction of orphaned orangutans. Working with government authorities, we have translo- cated hundreds of wild orangutans from areas of conflict such as newly cleared forested land for oil palm expansion, to areas which are protected. We continue to monitor the progress of those translo- cated animals to ensure their continued survival and health. In line with our overall goal of habitat protection, the BOS Foundation is working with partners and govern- ment departments in various sites in Kalimantan. As part of our program the Foundation manages a 309,000 ha peat swamp forest in the Mawas area of Central Kalimantan, which provides habitat to an estimated population of 3,000 wild orangutans. We are actively surveying and securing new release sites for our orangutan reintroduction programs and have purchased an Ecosystem Restoration Concession (ERC) in East Kalimantan through our established company PT. RHOI (Restorasi Habitat Orangutan Indonesia) where we have successfully reintroduced 31 orangutans between 2012 and 2014. Finally, we have secured permission to use areas of suitable forest within the Murung Raya District of Central Kalimantan for our orangutan rein- troductions. Here we are currently focused on the area of Bukit Batikap Conservation Forest, where we suc- cessfully reintroduced 136 orang- utans between 2012 and early 2015. We aim to develop additional re- lease sites to ensure forest areas do not exceed carrying capacity. This will require new surveys, camps, post-monitoring teams and commu- nity development activities.
  • 4. orangutan conservation and challenges C oncerns for the long-term survival of Asia’s orangutans have been highlight- ed since the 1970’s and, despite a number of on-going conservation initia- tives, human activities continue to reduce and fragment orangutan popula- tions throughout their range. Orangutans are currently under severe threat from habitat destruction through logging, fire and conversion of forests to planta- tion and mining land-uses, and from hunting either for meat or for the illegal pet-trade existing in both Indonesia and Malaysia, with demand from overseas. It is clear that unsustainable human development practices have severely impacted orangutan populations. It is esti- mated that the Bornean orangutan population (Pongo pygmaeus) has declined by 75% since 1900, and the Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) by 85% from 1900 to 1994, and 41% from 1997 to 2002. As such current population estimates suggest that in Borneo, orangutan numbers are approximately 54,000 and in Sumatra the population is as low at 6,500. With a continued decline in num- bers and given the immediate threats to their habitat, the Bornean orangutan is classified as Endan- gered and protect- ed by national and interna- tional law. 4
  • 5. orangutan rescue, translocation, rehabilitation F ollowing our successful orangutan reintroductions between 2012 and early 2015, at the beginning of 2015, the BOS Foundation provided care to just over 700 orangutans at our centres in Nyaru Menteng and Samboja Lestari, facilities which were established specifically to provide care and rehabilitation to displaced or orphaned orangutans rescued from areas of habitat loss. Orangutans that have been displaced from areas of natural habitat are often forced to range long distances in search of food. Often they wander into oil palm plantations or community gardens as they simply have no other alternative. Together with the local Conservation and Natural Resources Authority (BKSDA), an executive techni- cal unit of the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry, we rescue orangutans from these situations and if healthy, can immediately release them to areas of safe, secure natural habitat. This practice is commonly known as trans- location. In situations where an orang- utan has suffered injury or illness, we provide dedi- cated healthcare to ensure their recovery for future translocation or later reintroduction. Orangutan Rescue and Release Orangutan Rehabilitation and Reintroduction Unfortunately and all too often orangutans arrive with us in a poor con- dition or at a very young age and are simply too young to survive in the forest. In these cases, the rehabilitation process begins. The BOS Foundation manages two reintroduction pro- grams; Nyaru Menteng in Central Kalimantan and Samboja Lestari in East Kalimantan. Both of our centres focus on rehabilitation and reintroduction activities in line with national and international (IUCN) guidelines and criteria. The purpose of rehabilitation is to equip orphaned orangutans with all the skills they need to survive once they are old enough to be reintroduced to the forest. When an infant orangutan is taken away from its mother, he or she loses a whole life time of early learning, and our dedicated teams help to provide those skills. Conservation of habitat and wildlife can only be achieved by working together with local communities and other stakeholders, hence in all areas of our work we fully en- gage with local communities through community development activities and conservation education. 4
  • 6. Rehabilitation Once assessed as healthy the orangutans com- mence the rehabilitation process and are taught and encouraged to build nests, select appropri- ate natural foods and recognise natural predators. This process starts in‘Baby School’and progresses through different levels of‘Forest School’, where each day is spent in the forest learning new skills. Skills acquired by each individual are assessed before moving them up through the levels. Depen- dent on the age and existing skills each orangutan has, rehabilitation can take up to 7 years. Healthcare and Quarantine Each orangutan arriving at one of our reintroduction programs goes through routine quarantine procedures and health checks (physcial and psycho- logical). This is very important as many rescued orangutans have been exposed to human diseases which they would not normally encounter in the wild.
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  • 10. The BOS Foundation has rescued over 1200 orangutans in Central Kalimantan and currently care for and support JUST UNDER 500 orangutans at Nyaru Menteng central kalimantan orangutan reintroduction program at nyaru menteng4 E stablished in 1999 and located in the Nyaru Men- teng Arboretum, about 30 kilometers from downtown Palangka Raya, our main activi- ties at Nyaru Menteng include orangutan rescue and trans- location, the provision of welfare and healthcare, rehabilitation, and reintroduction. Con- servation of habitat and wildlife can only be achieved by working together with local commu- nities and other stakeholders, hence in all areas of our work we fully engage with local commu- nities and schools on community development activities and out- reach conservation education. Central Kalimantan Orangutan Reintroduction Program at Nyaru Menteng Jalan Tjilik Riwut KM 28 PO BOX 70, Palangka Raya 73000 Kalimantan Tengah, Indonesia Ph: +62 (0) 811 5200 0366, 811 520 0038 Email: bos_nyarumenteng@orangutan.or.id
  • 11. EAST kalimantan orangutan reintroduction program at samboja lestari4 E stablished in 1991 and formally known as Wanariset, the project was relocated in 2006, due to insufficient space and was renamed Samboja Lestari. The program is currently located about 38 ki- lometers from Balikpapan, in East Kalimantan and we work in col- laboration with the East Kalimantan Conservation and Natural Resources Authority (BKSDA). The land at Samboja Lestari is owned by the BOS Foundation and is the location of our for- est rehabilitation program. Our main activities at Samboja Lestari include orang- utan rescue, translocation of orangutans from areas of conflict to areas of secure and protected habitat, the provision of welfare and healthcare, reha- bilitation, reintroduction, forest restoration activities, conservation education and community engagement. Ad- ditionally, we also manage a sun bear sanctuary at Samboja Lestari, with around 50 sun bears currently under in our care. East Kalimantan Orangutan Reintroduction Program at Samboja Lestari Jalan Balikpapan-Handil Km. 44 RT 01, Kecamatan Margomulyo Samboja, Kalimantan Timur 75273, Indonesia Ph: +62 (0) 821 4941 8353 Email: bos_kaltim@orangutan.or.id The BOS Foundation has rescued hundreds of orangutans in East Kalimantan and currently cares for and supports over 200 orangutans at Samboja Lestari.
  • 12. Very sadly some of our orangutans can never be returned to the wild due to ill- ness or injury. Our dedicated team continues to provide welfare and health care to these individuals, which they will need for the rest of their lives. An orangutan can live for 50 years in captivity and we will ensure that we provide them with the highest level of long-term care and sanctuary. We provide a large outdoor enclo- sure for our sun bears, but bears be- ing naturally solitary require a huge amount of enrichment and careful positioning to avoid conflict. Unfor- tunately to date, sun bear reintro- duction has been unsuccessful so at present there is little opportunity to release our sun bear population. There are wider plans for a very large sun bear sanctuary facility at Sambo- ja Lestari, however this is extremely costly and we are yet to identify suf- ficient funding. Long-term Orangutan Sanctuary Long-term Sun bear Sanctuary Our overriding goal is to reintro- duce orangutans back to secure natural habitat to establish new viable long-term populations to bolster conservation of the spe- cies in the wild. The forest area we have secured for our rein- troduction program in Central Kalimantan, Bukit Batikap Con- servation Forest, as well as our release site in East Kalimantan in our Ecosystem Restoration Con- cession (Kehje Sewen) managed by RHOI (Indonesian Orangutan Habitat Restoration) are estab- lished with camps, equipment and trained personnel to en- sure that our Orangutan Field Monitoring Programs are able to continuously monitor each orangutan’s adaptation to their natural habitat. Orangutan Reintroduction (Release and Post-RELEASE Monitoring)
  • 13. SALAT ISLAND a new pre-release island and long-term sanctuary4 L ocated in the heart of Central Kalimantan, Salat Island is our newest project, which will provide habitat for between 100-200 ex-captive wild born orangutans who are ready to complete their final forest training and rehabilitation. The BOS Foundation cares for hundreds of displaced and orphaned wild born orang- utans in Kalimantan, all of whom are pro- gressing through rehabilitation before they can finally join our reintroduced orangutan populations in natural forest. Rehabilitat- ing orangutans can take up to 7 years and the final part of their forest learning needs to take place in a wild or semi-wild envi- ronment; in this case on natural islands, which provide the unique opportunity for ex-captive orangutans to experience life in a wild but safe environment where we can monitor their progress and adaptation. Final Forest Learning The island of Salat covers 3,149 ha
and we were given the unique opportu- nity of purchasing 600 ha of protected natural habitat in which between 100- 200 of the orphaned displaced orang- utans under our care can complete the final part of their rehabilitation and forest learning at any one time. Long-term Orangutan Sanctuary Part of this island will also be dedicated as a long-term sanctuary for those orangutans which can never be re- turned to natural habitat due to disabili- ties incurred during their illegal capture. Overall Benefits There are multiple benefits to this new program including habitat conservation, final preparation of hundreds of orang- utans to be able to return to the wild to bolster conservation of this Endangered species, local community employment and economic development, education, outreach and eco-tourism. This is an exciting new BOS Foundation project, which will significantly contribute to orangutan conservation targets in Central Kalimantan.
  • 14. MAWAS conservation program 4 As part of our on-going commitment to protecting existing orangutan habitat and wild populations, the BOS Foundation are responsible for the management of the Mawas Area, a 309,000 ha area of peat swamp forest located in Central Kalimantan. T his area serves as habitat to approximately 3,000 wild orangutans. As such this is one of the few remaining strongholds for wild Bornean orangutans and the Mawas Conservation Program plays a very important role in the conser- vation of this species and its habitat, as well as in the conservation of the wider biodiversity, environ- ment and local community development. Our activities here centre on forest restoration, canal blocking, fire monitoring, illegal timber activities, working in collaboration with local stakeholders and Community Development activities. The area is classified as partly protection forest and conserva- tion forest, however is proposed overall within the Provincial Land-use Plan as Protection Forest. Administratively, Mawas encompasses two main districts—South Barito and Kapuas—as well as five sub-districts and 53 villages with a total of 29,000 families. Our goal is to protect the 309,000 ha peatland forest in Central Kalimantan through various programs conducted in collaboration with the local government and local communities and a number of international projects. The benefits of the Mawas Conservation Program include i) contributing towards the decrease in greenhouse gas emission effects; ii) increase and strengthening local communities capacity around the orangutan habitat; iii) supporting biodiversity conservation through area protection, research and education on the conservation of Bornean orangutans and its habitat and iv) strengthening the participation and involvement of stakeholders. Mawas Conservation Program Jalan Nuri 9 RT. 01 RW. 24 Kelurahan Bukit Tunggal Kecamatan Jekan Raya Palangka Raya 73112, Indonesia Ph: +62 (0) 536 330 8414
  • 15. RHO orangutan habitat restoration4 I n 2009, the Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation established RHO (Restorasi Habitat Orangutan Indonesia), which translates as Indonesian Orangutan Habitat Res- toration. RHOI is an independent organization whose sole purpose is to support our orangutan reintroduction programs and provide permanent safe, suitable forest sites for wild, semi-wild and rehabilitated Bornean orangutans in which to establish new, viable wild populations to bolster conservation of this endangered species in the wild. As a vehicle for the BOS Foundation to obtain natural forest for long-term conservation of both orangutans and habitat, we established the program RHO (Restorasi Habitat Orangutan). Our program is focused on surveying and securing potential orangutan habitat, post-release monitoring and overall site management of forests under our care. Rehabilitated orangutans, while self-sufficient, can rarely be as forest-compe- tent as the wild orangutans who have spent all their lives in the forest. Strict national and interna- tional (IUCN) criteria exist for orangutan reintroduction, which our programs follow. These include: 4Orangutans must be reintroduced into an area with either no or a low (non viable) population of existing wild orangutans (0.1 individual per square- kilometer), within their historic range. 4 The forest must be suitable lowland forest (up to 900 m-asl); unfortunately most remaining healthy forests in Indonesia now only exist in higher altitude areas due to land conversion and forest degradation. 4 The forest must be secure; not in danger of immi- nent threats of conversion and as far away as pos- sible from human settlements, yet accessible for the team to conduct the actual reintroduction and post-release monitoring. 4 Subspecies appropriate locations; East Kalimantan orangutans cannot be released in Central Kaliman- tan or other forests outside East Kalimantan. Central Kalimantan orangutans cannot be released in West Kalimantan etc. To ensure this, the release candi- dates must also complete DNA tests to determine subspecies. Finding a suitable forest as habitat for orangutans has always been the biggest challenge. In reality, orang- utan habitat restoration and rehabilitation are labor intensive and costly activities. Both RHOI and the BOS Foundation need to secure sufficient funds and more land, to ensure long-term success. SUITABLE FORESTS FOR ORANGUTAN REINTRODUCTION
  • 17. D uring 2012 and throughout the year four reintroduction events took place (February, March, August and November) with our first fully rehabilitated orangutans reintroduced dur- ing the last event. In 2013 and 2014, 87 orangutans were released here and post-release monitoring is on-going throughout the year. Early data suggests excellent adaptation, and as our monitoring continues and our data set widens, this will allow for a more thorough analysis of findings. As at the beginning of 2015, we have successfully reintroduced a total of 136 orangutans into Bukit Batikap Conservation Forest and plan to complete many more reintroduction events throughout 2015 and beyond. This may be subject to change depending on results from pre- release health and genetic tests and behavioural assessments. In the mean- time we are complet- ing central kalimantan orangutan reintroduction: 4Bukit Batikap Conservation Forest new surveys of other forest areas we have identified in the region as potential release sites to ensure that our rein- troduction program will continue through 2015 and beyond. Every year it is of the utmost importance that we enthusiastically and continually engage with our community neighbours. Com- munity development and outreach education is extremely important to ensure benefits to local community members and groups. Community Devel- opment activities commenced from the beginning of the pro- gram and we aim to increase our efforts each year. © Rona Dennis
  • 18. I n 2010, the BOS Foundation secured the licence and rights to manage an area of natural forest which covers 86,450 ha through our established com- pany PT. RHOI (Restorasi Habitat Orang- utan Indonesia, which translates as Indo- nesian Orangutan Habitat Restoration), specifically to enable our release activities to commence in East Kalimantan. In April 2012, we commenced the rein- troduction of 6 rehabilitated orangutans from Samboja Lestari together with two translocated orangutans earlier in the year. By 2014, 31 rehabilitated orangutans and 6 translocated orangutans have been released here and post-release monitor- ing is on-going throughout the year. Simi- larly to our Central Kalimantan program, early data suggests excellent adaptation and as our monitoring continues and our data set widens, this will allow for a more thorough analysis of findings. During 2015, we aim to reintroduce an additional 24-30 orangutans into Kehje Sewen Forest in four-five rein- troduction events, which again may be subject to change depending on results from pre-release health and genetic tests and behavioural assessments. We are currently planning for a final level of Forest­ School within Kehje Sewen to ensure our rehabilitation process is sufficient and that our reintroduc- tion program will continue through 2015 and beyond. Community outreach has been established through the on-going meetings and informal communi- cation with our community neigh- bours. We already employ locally but will significantly increase our outreach awareness and commence community development activities. EAST kalimantan orangutan reintroduction: 4Ecosystem Restoration Concession, Kehje Sewen Forest, RHOI
  • 20. management M anaging these complex programs comprised of in-situ and ex-situ conservation and welfare activities re- quires support and direction. Planning, monitoring, evaluation, lobbying, communications and fundraising are all centralised at our conservative Head Office in Bogor. This places us in an ideal situation in terms of working with the Indonesian Government Ministry of Forestry departments, local national donors, other experts and NGOs. Our team works closely with our Program Managers and their field teams on all aspects of the individual programs from plan- ning and execution, to fundraising and communications, reporting, procurement, and general support. Regular meetings and site visits between the programs and the Head Office are on-going throughout the year. Since 2012, the BOS Foundation secured ap- proximately 50% of our income each year, outside of our traditional global Partner organisations. As economic crisis hits countries across the globe, our future success requires the Foundation to strengthen income-generating activi- ties to become less reli- ant on international sources and un- stable market forces. Therefore, our activi- ties in 2015 and beyond focus on maintaining and improving our services, increased lobbying and securing release sites, program development, communications and expansion within our in-country fundraising activities. fundraising & sustainability S ecuring funding is critical in en- abling us to continue saving and protecting the lives of orangutans for future generations. As a non-profit charity organisation we rely on support from our partner organisations, individual donors, grant giving organisations, companies and corporations across the globe.Without your support our work is not possible. We are continuously seeking ways to gain sustainable annual funding sources which allows us to better plan and execute our activities and save more orangutans and habitat. Direct funding is obviously key to support our activities, however we also seek and encourage gifts in kind, for example: materials to construct enclosures, medical supplies, enrichment materials, helicopter transport support, vehicles etc. There are so many ways in which you can help. Funding can be given through grants either to support general running costs or specific parts of our work, e.g. our orang- utan reintroduction programs or commu- nity development. Funding is also needed to secure more natural forest for orang- utans and long-term island sanctuaries. Corporations can help through their Cor- porate Social Responsibility (CSR) budgets and by implementing“Best Management Practice”(BMP) where appropriate. They can also help through socializing and enlisting support for orangutans through their staff compliment. Our adoption program, Orangutan Lifesaver program and release funds are just three of the many ways in which individuals can help, donate and make a difference. Your support equals orangutan survival for future generations and every single dona- tion whether big or small, makes a huge difference to saving orangutans lives.
  • 21. release funds 4 Please remember to write “RELEASE FUNDS” on your bank transfer description. 4 Whether corporate or individual giving, your support makes a significant contribution to this critical part of our work. T he orangutan releases, the transportation, access, infra- structure and monitoring, are all costly activities involving a great deal of on-going logistical support and finely detailed planning. Our release sites are incredibly in- accessible, which is perfect for our orangutans, but challenging to lo- gistically support. To safely move orangutans to the forest requires small aircraft and helicopter support and extremely detailed planning.We also assess on a case-by-case basis the possibilities to transport certain individuals by road. This has been successful in the past, but needs careful monitoring during the long journey and a rest period before re- introduction. You can support our Release Pro- grams through your donation which can be directed specifically for the releases (Release Funds). CURRENCY: IDR (Indonesian Rupiah) Bank: BNI Branch: Fatmawati, Jakarta, Indonesia Swift Code: BNINIDJAFMI Account Name: YAYASAN PENYELAMATAN ORANGUTAN BORNEO Account Number: 000532 8798 OTHER CURRENCY : USD Bank: Standard Chartered Bank Branch: Jakarta, Indonesia Swift Code: SCBLIDJX Account Name: YAYASAN PENYELAMATAN ORANGUTAN BORNEO Account Number: 306060 82473 BANK DETAILS allows us to buy food and milk for one orangutan during the transport process to the release point. covers the costs of one vehicle transport- ing 4 orangutan cages from the rehabilitation centre to the airport. can buy field equip- ment for one staff for a year (bags, boots, etc.) allows us to buy GPS unit for tracking. allows us to buy one radio tracking implant or covers the costs of health tests and genetic tests for one orangutan. covers the cost of air transport for one cage (orangutan) to half- way transport point. $5 $10 $50 $350 $500 $1000
  • 22. adoption Adoption does not mean you can take an orangutan home as an actual pet. In fact, keeping an orangutan as A pet is illegal. Adoption means you are helping us with the costs of rehabilitating an orangutan until such time he/she can be released into his/her natural habitat in the forest. Package Price USD IDR 1 month 10 100,000 6 months 50 500,000 1 year 100 1,000,000 Special Adoptee (1 year) 150 1,500,000 Corporations may also cover the entire cost of rehabilitating an orangutan at USD 3,500 (IDR 35,000,000) per year. How much do you Y me? this much? B ornean oangutans are endangered and at risk of extinction. Habitat destruction means hundreds of orangutan deaths every year, leaving many infants or- phaned and needing to be cared for. Many of those rescued by the BOS Foun- dation are in very poor physical condition and emotionally scarred from the trauma they have endured. It takes approximately seven years of around-the-clock care to nurse them back to health and teach them all the orangutan skills they need to be able to be released into the wild. By adopting one of our baby orangutans, you are helping to ensure that they receive proper care and treatment, and the opportunity to be returned safely to the wild. http://Adoption.orangutan.or.id
  • 23. donation T oday you have the op- portunity to keep that future safe now and for generations to come.Wire your donation to our bank ac- count as below and email the proof of transfer to bosfund- raising@orangutan.or.id.   If you are donating for a spe- cific orangutan or a specific program, please kindly state the name of the orangutan or the name of the program on your transfer description. Whether large or small, regular or occasional, your donation goes to- wards helping us in en- suring the future sur- vival of orangutans and their habitat and thus is greatly appre- ciated. The success of our work is possible because of the generosity of people like you from all over the world. CURRENCY: IDR (Indonesian Rupiah) Bank: BNI Branch: Fatmawati, Jakarta, Indonesia Swift Code: BNINIDJAFMI Acc Name: YAYASAN PENYELAMATAN ORANGUTAN BORNEO Acc Number: 000532 8797   OTHER CURRENCY: Bank: Standard Chartered Bank Branch: Jakarta, Indonesia Swift Code: SCBLIDJX Acc Name: YAYASAN PENYELAMATAN ORANGUTAN BORNEO Acc Number: USD     306060 82473 EURO  306061 50185 GBP     306060 82481 BANK DETAILS Just visit http:// orangutan.or.id/ donate/ today! orangutan lifesaver program Join for only US$2 (IDR20,000) and receive your free ORANGUTAN Lifesaver Certificate. BECOME AN ORANGUTAN LIFESAVER TODAY! Your support saves their lives.
  • 24. merchandise Buy our t-shirts and other products and you will have helped in the preservation of orangutans and their habitat. Look cool while saving the orangutans! Purchase online on http:// shop.orangutan.or.id or visit our Orangutan Shop in Bogor.
  • 25. organisation chart The BOS Foundation is managed by the CEO and the chariman of the board of directors, and DIRECTED by THE Board of Trustees. The organization is annually audited by an appropriately accredited financial institution and responsible for reporting both financial and technical results to our donors and supporters. board of trustees board of supervisors advisors advisorsCEO board of directors TEAMS: 4headquarters 4nyaru menteng 4samboja lestari 4mawas 4restorasi habitat orangutan
  • 26. KEEP IN TOUCH! @bornean_ou @orangutanku BOS Foundation Restorasi Habitat Orangutan Indonesia Subscribe to our e-n ew sletter by se n di n g a message to bos _komu n ikasi @ ora n guta n.or .id All images, except where specifically credited, are copyright of the BOS Foundation. All rights reserved.
  • 27. Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation Jalan Papandayan 10, Bogor 16151 West Java, INDONESIA P: +62 251 8314468 F: +62 251 8323142 www.orangutan.or.id