Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation
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Yayasan Penyelamatan Orangutan Borneo, Jl. Kumbang 31, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia 16128 Bogor +6281386402275 yayasanbos@orangutan.or.id https://orangutan.or.id |
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Capacity building for sustainable livelihoods in communities surrounding Samboja Lestari Increased community preparedness to ENSO-induced impacts on human- and environmental health Empowerment of Forest Guardians - Sustainable forest management and improved livelihoods of indigenous peoples and local forest-dependent communities Capacity-building for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction |
Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) is an Indonesian organization established in 1991 under the name Orangutan Conservation Project. In 1998 the organization was re-founded and officially became a charity foundation, and in 2003 the organisation was renamed. The overall vision of BOSF is: “The realization of Bornean orangutan and habitat conservation with the community’s participation,” which amongst other involves “Increasing the empowerment of communities surrounding orangutan habitat.” Activities cover i) Conservation of orangutans and other protected wildlife species (sun bears), ii) Bornean orangutan habitat conservation, iii) Community and stakeholder participation: Local community empowerment and involvement through community development programs within and surrounding orangutan habitat.