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Together, we are making a difference
One-Time Donation
Your gift helps protect one of Earth’s most elusive and endangered animals: the okapi. Known as the “forest giraffe,” the okapi is found only in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Become a Guardian of the Okapi
Want to make an even greater impact? By becoming a Monthly Sponsor, you’ll join the Guardians of the Okapi—a dedicated community whose steady support protects these remarkable animals and the forest they call home every single day.
With your support, we are safeguarding over 13,700 square kilometers of the Okapi Wildlife Reserve, protecting the endangered okapi and countless other species, while also empowering local communities to become involved in conservation efforts.
Here are some key ways your donation can make a difference:
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$50 – Tree Planting
Help students plant 10 native trees to restore critical habitat in the Ituri Rainforest, supporting biodiversity and climate resilience.
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$100 – Wildlife Monitoring
Fund 1 week of wildlife monitoring with camera traps, helping track endangered species and detect threats to the forest.
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$150 – Field Gear
Provide essential equipment (like raincoats and boots) for 2 OCP educators to visit and lecture at 125 schools.
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$250 – Education Outreach
Fund educational materials for a community workshop, raising awareness about the importance of okapi conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
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$500 – Emergency Wildlife Care
Support the immediate medical care and rehabilitation of injured or confiscated wildlife (gray parrots, monkeys and chimpanzees), ensuring their return to the wild or transfer to a sanctuary.
Support Okapi Everytime You Shop
We are pleased to share a new and simple way to support conservation efforts in the Ituri Forest. Through the Round Up giving platform, you can now choose the Okapi Conservation Project as your preferred nonprofit and automatically round up your everyday purchases to the nearest dollar. Those small contributions add up, providing steady support for ranger programs, community partnerships, and the care of the okapi and their habitat.
Every contribution, no matter the size, helps strengthen long-term protection for the okapi. Thank you for standing with us.