15 participants from across South East Asia We are grateful that this year, one of our team members had the opportunity to participate once again in the Women in Conservation Visible Leadership Program organized by IUCN SSC Asian Species Action Partnership. This marks another valuable milestone for our organization, which has recently undergone a transition,...

At the end of April until early June, our team kicked-off a continuation program for the conservation of the endangered Malayan giant turtle (MGT), Orlitia borneensis. After two years of initiating the captive-based species recovery effort through the establishment of an assurance colony, this program marks the beginning of our collective conservation initiatives in the...

March 2024 was a month filled with pivotal events and significant advancements in our wildlife conservation efforts. The journey began on March 20, 2024, with a crucial meeting with Norden’s Ark. This renowned organization, dedicated to preserving biodiversity, welcomed us to discuss opportunities for supporting the continuation of conservation efforts for the critically endangered Malayan...

Strategic planning is crucial for any organization to set long-term goals and direction. We’ve developed a three-year strategic plan to guide our decisions and resource allocation. This process involved in-depth discussions with stakeholders and operational staff, breaking down strategic goals into concrete programs with performance indicators for easy monitoring. In February 2024, we updated our...

Earlier this year, our organization took a significant step forward in wildlife conservation by solidifying our partnership with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Universitas Brawijaya (FKH UB) through a Zoom meeting. During the discussion, we successfully aligned our goals and priorities, setting the foundation for collaborative research and training programs. This MOU laid the...

December was a colorful, action-packed month filled with events focused on celebrating and protecting Jogja’s unique biodiversity. Even in the thick of the holiday spirit, Wildlife Rescue Centre Jogja was humming with activity, with educational seminars, movie screenings, and other events aimed at fostering a more profound comprehension of wildlife preservation and human impact on...

This October, WRC Jogja actively participated in several student-led initiatives. Some of the activities included a virtual tour with Universitas Brawijaya at Gembira Loka Zoo Yogyakarta, a collaboration with the Wildlife Study Group of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UGM, and initiating a collaboration with the IFSA of the Faculty of Forestry, UGM. In association...

Wildlife Rescue Centre Jogja Jogja was deeply saddened in September by the passing of two cherished members of the community. On the second week of September, Bapak Eko Prawoto, a well-known member of the Advisory Board of YKAY, passed away. His commitment to the foundation and his contributions will never be forgotten. Two weeks later,...

One of WRC Jogja’s goals is to raise public understanding and awareness of wildlife conservation through research, education, community outreach, and public involvement. We shall persist in giving education for conservation first priority. Even with our severely limited personnel resources at the moment, our work is made possible by the strong support and participation of...