Our Mission

Since 1984, the Berggorilla & Regenwald Direkthilfe has been dedicated to the conservation of gorillas, especially the mountain gorillas, and their habitats.
The Board consists of three honorary members who contribute their skills and experience in different disciplines. As project planning has to incorporate not only biological but also economic, social and political aspects, this multidisciplinary approach is very important.
We focus our work on the eastern gorillas by supporting projects contributing to the conservation of these animals. Occasionally, we also support projects for the conservation of certain populations of western gorillas that are particularly at risk. In addition, we support research activities of (predominantly local) scientists. With competent members the Berggorilla & Regenwald Direkthilfe also takes part in population censuses and ecological studies. Finally, we provide necessary equipment to support the important work of the rangers.
Whenever possible, we cooperate with other international organisations also concerned with the conservation of the last remaining mountain gorillas. We consider a constant exchange of information between all parties working for the threatened gorillas as very important.
Another important goal of our organisation is raising the general public's awareness of the problems of gorilla conservation and the changing situation in habitat countries. One way of doing this is through our newsletter Gorilla Journal, which was published for the first time in 1992. It is printed twice per year in German and English (presently also in French).
Our work is financed by donations and members' contributions. We are recognized as a non-profit organisation in Germany.

The Board of Directors - Berggorilla & Regenwald Direkthilfe

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