Congo
Understanding community engagement is key to conservation
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund has long believed that helping local people is a crucial part of conservation and has built major programs in education,
November 8, 2017
Category: Helping Communities
Biodiversity
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Wins Conservation Award from Zoo Association
In recognition of its work in the protection and study of gorillas in Africa, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund has been awarded the prestigious International
September 13, 2017
Biodiversity
Birds, frogs, bamboo and more: Focusing on the gorillas’ ecosystem
Gorillas live in complex habitats that include many other important species, and the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund has been actively monitoring and studying this biodiversity
May 3, 2017
Conservation
Dian Fossey story in production for National Geographic, Sigourney Weaver to narrate
The work of legendary gorilla scientist Dian Fossey will be brought back to life in a new three-part documentary series for National Geographic television, now
January 23, 2017
Biodiversity
Congolese trackers Wasso and Jadot
The Fossey Fund’s successful conservation model for saving endangered gorillas, like the Grauer’s gorillas in eastern Congo, requires teams of dedicated, knowledgeable, strong and courageous
October 5, 2016
Biodiversity
Why we study “biodiversity” in gorilla habitat
March 3, 2016 Why we study “biodiversity” in gorilla habitat Gorillas live in complex habitats that include many other important species, and the Dian Fossey
March 3, 2016
Dian Fossey Fund
New maternity ward will open soon
January 25, 2016 New maternity ward will open soon The Fossey Fund works closely with the community of Bisate in Rwanda, an area that is
January 25, 2016
Biodiversity
Better farming can save gorillas
January 7, 2015 Helping gorillas in Congo through community farming Grauer’s gorillas, which are among the world’s most-endangered primates, are found only in the Democratic
January 7, 2016
Congo
Partners In Conservation: A historic collaboration
September 3, 2015 Partners In Conservation: A historic collaboration Since 1991, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund has had a very special partnership with Partners In
September 3, 2015
Anti-Poaching
Education programs help gorillas and people
March 24, 2015 Education programs help gorillas and people The Fossey Fund’s environmental education activities are diverse and designed to reach students of different age
March 24, 2015
