The Bonobo Trust
Supported by the Abraham Foundation since 2023
MISSION & FOCUS
The Bonobo Trust safeguards the future of bonobo, the world’s least-understood great ape, by protecting their habitat, supporting local conservation leadership, and advancing global awareness of their unique intelligence and vulnerability.
IMPACT
5,000+ hectares of bonobo habitat under protection.
6 active ranger patrol teams trained and equipped.
3 forest communities engaged in long-term co-management agreements.
200+ local students reached through bonobo education initiatives.
Habitat protection has expanded across key bonobo range through community-based forest agreements, while frontline rangers have received ongoing support with salaries and essential gear. The program has funded critical ecological and behavioral research to better understand bonobo populations and supported women-led patrol teams and environmental education in local villages. Conservation storytelling has also been amplified through film, media, and global advocacy efforts.
Your gift helps build on these successes. Donate today.
Meet the Team
Nancy Abraham
Nancy Abraham, founder of the Abraham Foundation, is a longtime supporter of bonobo conservation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. For over two decades, she has backed critical efforts to protect bonobos and their forest habitat. Their matriarchal, peace-loving society is what inspired her to help establish the Bonobo Trust, a hub for bonobo research and protection. Nancy’s love for this lesser-known great ape has guided years of behind-the-scenes work, helping fund research, field teams, and protected area expansion. Her vision and commitment have made her a quiet force in safeguarding one of humanity’s closest relatives.
Bonobos are not just part of the forest, they are part of who we are. Protecting them protects our future
— Community Ranger, Tshuapa Province
Your Gift
$25
Fund one patrol day for a local ranger team.
$10
Provide supplies for a day of community forest education.
$100
Support a community educational film screening.
$50
Supply rain boots and safety gear to a female ranger.
$500
Support forest co-management workshops.
$250
Sponsor one month of field data collection.
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