Saving Gorillas - The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International

Founded by Dian Fossey in 1978 to save the Gorillas.
Dedicated to the conservation of gorillas and their habitats in Africa through anti-poaching, monitoring, research, education and support of local communities.
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June 2, 2009: Alecia Lilly in Memoriam
We are deeply saddened to announce the death of DFGFI Vice President Alecia Lilly, Ph.D., following a sudden illness in Africa.
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Mark your calendars to join us October 17th at our "Gorillas in the Mist" Benefit with Sigourney Weaver, DFGI's Honorary Chair.
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Choose from ten one-of-a-kind
gorilla-themed eCards to send to friends, family, and that special someone - anytime!
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DFGFI has expanded into Congo to save even more gorillas, but people there are suffering terribly too. We must help the human communities in order to save the gorillas.
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Have some gorilla fun by playing four interactive puzzles. Play and forward to a friend to enjoy.
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Dian Fossey Pictures: Sigourney Weaver in Gorillas in the Mist

Support DFGFI's front-line gorilla protection patrols to safeguard the gorillas seven days a week. Choose from two levels: sponsor a patrol or tracker. Sponsor for yourself and give as a unique gift.
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Show your support by signing up for DFGFI's Visa credit card! DFGFI receives $30 for every new card sign up and a percentage when you shop and renew. Plus this Visa Rewards cards allows you to earn points.
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Gorilla Fund Coffee support small-scale farmers in Rwanda which supports gorilla conservation. Enjoy delicious coffee and help save gorillas with every cup.
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Experience the gorillas up-close with DFGFI's travel partner Baobab Expeditions. Each unique journey booked contributes funds to save the mountain gorillas.
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PBS NATURE documentary of silverback "Titus".
Studied by Dian Fossey, his triumphant story is recounted by researches and conservationists through memories and archival footage.

Dian Fossey Pictures: Doctor Katie Fawcett

Interview with Dr. Katie Fawcett.
40th Anniversary interactive presentation covering history, programs, and status of the gorillas.

Sigourney Weaver eCard. Help spread the word about the plight of the gorillas by sending a public service announcement web video eCard by DFGFI’s Honorary Chair, Sigourney Weaver.

Recycle Your Old Cell Phones for Gorilla Conservation. DFGFI and Zoo Atlanta have partnered with EcoCell to collect old cell phones to raise money for gorilla conservation.

DFGFI Partners with Amazon. Shopping at Amazon can benefit DFGFI. Choose from gorilla-related books and videos or search Amazon for other finds.

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FIELD NEWS
June 2009

Caring for Confiscated Gorillas
In Rwanda and Congo we now have eleven young gorillas in our care who were confiscated from poachers or orphaned by armed conflict.
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Baobab Expeditions: Africa without Frontiers

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