Our Impact

Our Work

Latest News

Events

DONATE

ADOPT

A Journey to Freedom logo

GIVE A BETTER LIFE TO ORANGUTANS WHO CANNOT BE RELEASED INTO THE WILD

Although it is the goal of BOS to release every orangutan back into the wild, sometimes that simply is not possible. We currently have 93 orangutans in our care that cannot be released back into their rainforest homes for various reasons, from disabilities to a lack of survival skills, etc. However, this doesn’t mean they don’t have the chance to live fulfilled lives. With your help, we want to place these orangutans on forested, sanctuary islands covered in natural vegetation, allowing them freedom from cages and the opportunity to live in a safe, rainforest environment.

One of our generous donors has kindly agreed to match donations. Please give generously to help us provide for these vulnerable orangutans. Their start to life has been challenging and painful, but together we can give them a bright future.

One of our generous donors has kindly agreed to match donations. Please give generously to help us provide for these vulnerable orangutans. Their start to life has been challenging and painful, but together we can give them a bright future.

Islands needing repair

Islands to be Built

Total islands: 13

  • £18,000 of £18,000 goal 100% 100%

Total donations up to £18,000 will be matched in full – all donations doubled

  • $32,970 of $35,000 goal 95% 95%

Total donations up to $35,000 will be matched in full – all donations doubled

Who are the islands for

While BOS is still in the final selection process, here are three orangutans who are potential candidates for these to-be-built sanctuary islands. These orangutans have suffered through some of the hardest traumas and troubles and are in desperate need of safe, forested homes.

Select to view their profile:

Waru

Alfa

Adil

How sanctuary islands have helped unreleasable orangutans

While the new batch of potential candidates for relocation to the islands awaits their new homes, meet some similar orangutans who are currently living full lives, only possible through sanctuary islands!

Kopral

Romeo

BUJANG

Double your impact with just one donation

Every donation you make will be matched up to £18,000, doubling your total gift.

Double your impact with just one donation

Every donation you make will be matched up to $35,000, doubling your total gift.

Milestones

BREAKING NEW GROUND

29 NOVEMBER 2023
We’re breaking new ground on building our much-needed Sanctuary Islands! In Nyaru Menteng 2, Island A is 70% completed. We are also building the mess halls for caretakers, including creating access roads. In 2024, construction is slated to begin on Island C.

BREAKING NEW GROUND

 29 NOVEMBER 2023
We’re breaking new ground on building our much-needed Sanctuary Islands! In Nyaru Menteng 2, Island A is 70% completed. We are also building the mess halls for caretakers, including creating access roads. In 2024, construction is slated to begin on Island C.

ISLAND PROGRESS UPDATE

18 OCTOBER 2023
Thanks to YOUR support, we’ve raised over £14,000 of our £18,000 goal. Progress has been made with ground being identified, and 1 existing island to be developed and repaired into 3 islands to house more unreleasable orangutans!

ISLAND PROGRESS UPDATE

 18 OCTOBER 2023
Thanks to YOUR support, we’ve raised over $32,000 towards our $35,000 goal. Progress has been made with ground being identified, and 1 existing island to be developed and repaired into 3 islands to house more unreleasable orangutans!

DONATIONS TRIPLED FOR IOD 2023

18 AUGUST 2023
In honour of International Orangutan Day, we’re TRIPLING donations for our Sanctuary Islands campaign from 18 August – 20 August. Help us reach our goal to build and repair 13 islands combined for orangutans who cannot be safely released back into the wild with TRIPLE DONATION MATCHING for #IOD2023!

DONATIONS TRIPLED FOR IOD 2023

 18 AUGUST 2023
In honor of International Orangutan Day, we’re TRIPLING donations for our Sanctuary Islands campaign from August 18 – August 20. Help us reach our goal to build and repair 13 islands combined for orangutans who cannot be safely released back into the wild with TRIPLE DONATION MATCHING for #IOD2023!

Latest: DONATION MATCHING CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES

9 JUNE 2023
We’re thrilled to kick off our latest project to raise money for building sanctuary islands for unreleasable orangutans! Thanks to a generous donor, all donations up to £18,000 will be matched in full, doubling the total donations! As we get updates on buildings and more possible candidates for release, we’ll update this page with even more info!

Latest: DONATION MATCHING CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES

9 JUNE 2023
We’re thrilled to kick off our latest project to raise money for building sanctuary islands for unreleasable orangutans! Thanks to a generous donor, all donations up to $35,000 will be matched in full, doubling the total donations! As we get updates on buildings and more possible candidates for release, we’ll update this page with even more info!

Give orangutans a future

We’re raising funds to give these unreleasable orangutans a free, happy life. Every donation you make will be matched up to £18K, doubling your total gift. Help us build these important sanctuaries for the most vulnerable in our care.

Give orangutans a future

We’re raising funds to give these unreleasable orangutans a free, happy life. Every donation you make will be matched up to $35K, doubling your total gift. Help us build these important sanctuaries for the most vulnerable in our care.