Help Us Fight Increasing Wildfires

December, 20 2019
Photo of Indonesian wildfire  Photo credit: Ulet Ifansasti NY Times       Dear Friends of OFI, From June until October 2019 OFI staff were once again called upon to fight fierce fires…

In Our Hands: A Wild Orangutan Male Rescued with Severe Injuries

December, 8 2019
Cruelty that humans sometimes exhibit to wildlife including our closest living relatives in the animal kingdom, the great apes, is always devastating to see. Here in Borneo we occasionally confront…

Orangutan of the Month for October, 2019: Judy

November, 1 2019
Let’s talk about Judy! Orphan orangutans who are kept in private households are often placed in situations completely outside of their normal understanding. Judy was one of these as she…

Orangutan of the Month for September, 2019: Boncel
Back to the Wild

September, 26 2019
The release of an orangutan back to the wild is a culmination of many years of hard and dedicated work. It is a profound moment when wild born ex-captive orangutans…

Orangutan of the Month for August 2019: Mumui,
Explorer in the Making

August, 24 2019
Youth is a time when individuals are trying to find their way through life. It is a time of experimentation, trying new things, and seeing what suits us. Through exploration…

Help us prevent wildlife trafficking to keep orangutans and other Bornean wildlife, wild.

July, 22 2019
Dear Friends of OFI, The crisis face orangutans and forests in Borneo is getting worse. As a long-time supporter and friend, we urgently ask for your help to prevent the…