April offered a powerful reminder that effective conservation is never just about species or habitats in isolation—it is about people, place, and the stories that bind them together. From cultural events and training sessions to holiday celebrations and field practice, the month was full of meaningful experiences for the Wildlife Rescue Centre Jogja (WRC Jogja)...

We opened the month with an internal strategy meeting between YKAY’s Board of Trustees and the WRC Jogja team to refine the relocation plan for our new facility. Aligning land-use layouts with future animal-care and community-education needs is an ongoing puzzle, but the discussion moved us several steps closer to a blueprint everyone believes in....

As we step into 2025, Wildlife Rescue Centre Jogja (WRC Jogja) reflects on the past year’s achievements and begins laying the groundwork for future conservation efforts. January has been a month of evaluation, planning, and building connections—setting the tone for a focused and locally grounded year ahead. We began by reviewing our 2024 Strategic Plan,...

November 2024 was a month of celebration, growth, and critical milestones for Wildlife Rescue Centre Jogja. As we continued to navigate our transition and conservation challenges, this month brought encouraging progress in our efforts to protect endangered wildlife and strengthen our capacity. This November, we celebrated the first birthday of our Malayan giant turtle hatchlings,...

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...