Bonobo Conservation Initiative
Cause Area
- Animals
- Environment
- International
Location
1629 K Street NWSuite 300WASHINGTON, DC 20006 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The Bonobo Conservation Initiative (BCI) is a non-profit organization founded in 1998, dedicated to ensuring the survival of the bonobo ( Pan paniscus) and its tropical rainforest habitat in the Congo Basin. By working with indigenous Congolese people through cooperative conservation and community development programs, as well as on national and international policy, BCI is establishing new protected areas, improving communities, and leading efforts to safeguard bonobos wherever they are found.
Description
BCI has received international recognition for its innovative and progressive style and its considerable list of accomplishments, making it an ideal organization for prospective volunteers with an interest or focus in conservation and/or community development.