Habitat Protection
Restoring and protecting the mountain forests that gorillas call home. We work with local communities and governments to safeguard critical habitat corridors.
Protecting Gorillas. Preserving Their Future.
Mountain Gorilla Refuge works to protect, preserve, and support gorillas through conservation, rescue support, habitat protection, community education, and global partnerships.
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Our Mission
Gorillas face an uncertain future. Their survival depends on us.
Mountain gorillas share 98% of their DNA with humans, yet their numbers have dwindled to just over 1,000 individuals. Habitat loss, poaching, disease, and human encroachment threaten their survival every day. We work at the frontlines of conservation – protecting gorillas, restoring forests, empowering communities, and building a future where these magnificent creatures can thrive.
The Crisis
Mountain gorillas are critically endangered. Without urgent action, we risk losing one of humanity’s closest relatives forever.
1,000+
Gorillas Left in the Wild
60%
Habitat Lost to Human Activity
20%
Population Decline in 2 Decades
What We Do
Our Conservation Work
Community Education
Educating and empowering communities living near gorilla habitats. When communities thrive, conservation succeeds.
Research & Monitoring
Tracking gorilla populations, studying behavior, and using data to inform conservation strategies. Science guides everything we do.
Anti-Poaching Patrols
Training and equipping ranger teams to detect and prevent poaching. Our patrols cover thousands of hectares of critical gorilla habitat.
Rescue & Rehabilitation
Providing emergency veterinary care and rehabilitation for injured or orphaned gorillas. Every individual life matters.
Conservation Advocacy
Working with policymakers, NGOs, and international bodies to strengthen wildlife protection laws and secure funding for conservation.
Field Stories
Latest from the Field
Stories of hope, resilience, and the people working to save our closest relatives.
Guardians of the Mist: Rangers Risk Everything to Protect Mountain Gorillas
December 2024
From Fear to Hope: How One Village Became a Model for Community Conservation
November 2024
Mountain Gorilla Numbers Rise for First Time in Decades – Here’s What Worked
October 2024
A Day in the Life of a Gorilla Guardian: The People Behind the Protection
September 2024
Our Impact
Real Results, Real Hope
Every donation, every volunteer hour, every partnership creates measurable change for gorillas and their habitats.
12,500+
Gorillas Protected
50,000+
Acres of Habitat Restored
200+
Communities Engaged
98%
Donation Efficiency
Join the Mission
Our work depends on passionate people. Whether you can give your time in the field, your skills from afar, or your voice to spread the word – there’s a place for you in this movement.
Every Dollar Protects a Gorilla
Your donation funds anti-poaching patrols, habitat restoration, veterinary care, and community education programs. 98% of every dollar goes directly to conservation work in the field.
Collaborate
Partner With Mountain Gorilla Refuge
We welcome partnerships with funders, conservation organizations, researchers, companies, and individuals who believe in protecting gorillas and their habitats. Together, we can achieve far more.
We collaborate with international NGOs, universities, government agencies, corporate sponsors, and philanthropic foundations to amplify our conservation impact.
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A Glimpse Into Their World
