Our first projects
Community-led conservation programme
The overall goal of this project, carried out in partnership with the Gunung Leuser National Park, is to contribute to the effective protection of the rainforest ecosystem in the North of Sumatra.
Below you will find information about our previous projects.
Orangutan Conservation in the Tapanuli Area
Ibu Bumi Orangutan works in support of Lembaga Sipirok Lestari Indonesia (LSLI), a local NGO focused on the conservation of Orangutans in the Tapanuli area. One of their main projects is the sustainable production of cane sugar and organic coffee. In collaboration with this organization, we organize tourist routes that allows insight into the plantation and processing of these local products.
Wildlife Rescue & Recovery Projects
Ibu Bumi Orangutan is dedicated to the rescue and recovery of illegally hunted animals that were destined for the exotic trade market. This work is carried out in the vicinity of Bukit Lawang in collaboration with the Gunung Leuser National Park rangers.
Sustainable Business through Arts & Crafts
Located on the edge of the Gunung Leuser National Park, Bukit Lawang is a small tourist village. We educate the women in the villages on sustainable business models based on their bamboo creations. These programs are designed to boost the local art sector and, consequently, the livelihoods of those involved.
For those interested in learning more about these bamboo crafts, our Sumatra Trekking tours offer customized itineraries that will allow you to participate in a workshop with local artisans.
Collaboration in Hadabuan Hill with Haray Sam Munthe
Sostenible coffee program and permaculture garden with local volunteers
Addressing Human-Wildlife Conflict in Sumatra
In collaboration with police rangers, farmers and the USU university, we work together to address the human-wildlife conflict in Sumatra. By developing humane strategies, we aim to protect the Sumatra Tiger and other predators, as well as the livestock local communities live on.
Read about the tiger conflict here
