Bonobo Conservation Initiative works to protect bonobos, preserve their tropical rainforest habitat , and empower local communities in Congo.
It is the only international organization dedicated solely to the protection of wild bonobos and their habitat.
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In particular, they developed the Bonobo Peace Forest concept, in partnership with Congolese organizations and communities. This simultaneously addresses conservation and humanitarian needs, as local communities lead conservation efforts and benefit from livelihood programs , including healthcare, education, income opportunities, and more.
Large areas of rainforest are thus protected from logging, mining and other threats, and bonobos can roam freely.
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