In early May, the Wildlife Rescue Centre (WRC) Jogja team conducted a survey in Tebat Rasau, East Belitung, to plan the implementation of Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and training scheduled for July. This survey marks the beginning of Phase II of our species conservation action collaboration on Belitung Island, Sumatra, Indonesia. May was a busy...

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...

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...

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,...