![]() In addition, 15% of these publications were led by the Fossey Fund’s African scientists this is in stark contrast to the global trend, where this number stands at <1% for the vast majority of African countries. Over the last three years alone, The Fossey Fund has published more than 50 papers with hundreds of collaborators from institutions worldwide. Image credit: Courtesy of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Their research team combines the traditional field methodologies started by Dian Fossey-daily observation of individual gorillas-with modern technologies such as genetics, physiology, and GIS to answer pressing questions about gorilla biology, conservation, and evolution. Improving the lives of people who share the gorillas’ forest home through initiatives aimed at food and water security, education, and livelihoods.įor more than 50 years, the Fossey Fund has been a scientific leader in studying gorillas and their ecosystems, contributing enormously to what is known about the species.Educating and training the next generation of conservationists/scientists in Africa and beyond.Conducting the scientific research needed to develop effective conservation strategies.Protecting individual gorillas and their families 365 days a year.Support for the Fossey Fund’s work will focus on four strategic areas: The Ellen Campus is the headquarters of the Fossey Fund, which is the largest and longest-running organization dedicated entirely to the conservation and study of gorillas. The campus is a 12-acre state-of-the-art facility aimed at accelerating gorilla conservation. The Project will replace the currently leased facility in Musanze, Rwanda.The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund opened in northern Rwanda on February 1, 2022. ![]() Construction of the Project commenced in October 2019 and was completed in early January 2022. The Fund previously acquired approximately twenty-eight acres of land for the Project. The Project secured major funding through the Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund (the 'Ellen Fund') and other donors, and is named the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. ![]() "The Fund initiated a major project to construct a new facility in Rwanda to expand its research, education, community outreach activities and visitor engagement (the 'Project'). "The Fund received notice of full forgiveness of the PPP loans from the SBA during the year ended September 30, 2021 and recorded $305,205 as contributions in the Statements of Activities and Net Assets."Īccording to The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International audit of Septem(Note 1-J re: In-kind Contributions), the Fund received in-kind contributions in fiscal 2021 on which it placed a total value of $543,225.Īccording to The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International audit of Septem(Note 2, Capital Project): During the year ended September 30, 2021, the Fund received a second PPP loan for $150,000 from the SBA with identical terms to the PPP loan received in the prior year. The Fund is eligible for loan forgiveness up to 100% of the loan proceeds upon meeting certain requirements. The loan accrued interest at 1.0% per annum, with no required payments for ten months after funding of the loan. "During the year ended September 30, 2020, the Fund received a Paycheck Protection Program ('PPP') loan in the amount of $155,205 from the Small Business Administration ('SBA'). Sidekick Foundation / Mara Elephant ProjectĪccording to The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International audit of September 30, 2021 (Note 10, Paycheck Protection Program Loan): People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)īorn Free USA united with Animal Protection Instituteĭreamchaser PMU Horse Rescue & Rehabilitation ![]()
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