The Centre for Orangutan Protection 'COP' are a direct action group of Indonesian people who campaign to bring an urgent end to the destruction of our rainforests and the killing of orangutans. COP focus on the cause of the problems as well as rescuing orphaned orangutans whenever they find them, which is often.
The rescue work takes COP all over Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo) and sometimes to Sumatra, wherever the most urgent problems need to be dealt with. Investigating forest crimes and confronting those committing them are all part of a day’s work for COP. COP also attaches a lot of importance to working with and empowering local communities who are the best people in the long-term to protect the rainforest (their source of their food and water) and the orangutans.
COP helps orangutans that are living in terrible conditions in zoos, kept as pets, or in a state of abuse or degradation. COP provide food, water, enrichment, and training of zoo staff. Orangutans matter, they deserve respect and help.
Editor's note: I met Hardi Baktiantoro, the leader of The Center for Orangutan Protection, or 'COP', in Indonesia a few years ago. I was impressed with Hardi's professionalism and dedication to such a worthwhile cause.
If you can help Hardi and his team please visit their website and see how you can help, www.orangutanprotection.com
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