Cikananga Wildlife Center

HELP CWRC RAISE FUNDS DURING THIS YEARS 
'GIVING DAY FOR APES' 
Tuesday, October 8 2024

Cikananga Wildlife Rescue Center has been at the forefront of wildlife conservation since 2001. 

At Cikananga, we provide rescued animals with a second chance by offering them a proper home and rehabilitation after they have often endured significant trauma due to the illegal wildlife trade or being kept as pets. 

Our dedicated team of keepers and volunteers works tirelessly every day to ensure that all animals receive the best care possible. Cikananga stands out as a multi-species rescue centre, allowing us the flexibility to accept a wide range of animals. While this diversity is a great strength, it also presents significant challenges, as each species requires specific care, diets, and enclosures. Our staff must therefore be highly knowledgeable in many different areas. Moreover, we face ongoing financial challenges, as Cikananga relies entirely on donations and sponsorships.

On October 8, 2024, the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) will host the 11th annual Giving Day for Apes. This event offers an opportunity for sanctuaries and rescue centres across North America, Africa, and Asia to raise funds and increase awareness about their work in caring for apes.

We are thrilled to share that Cikananga Wildlife Center and Wanicare have been invited to participate in this 24-hour international fundraising event. We encourage all of our supporters to join us in giving a second chance to apes who the illegal wildlife trade has gravely impacted.

This year at Cikananga we would like to focus on a very important project: 

New primate enclosures in our quarantine building

(Read more about the project in the next tab!) 
Giving Day for Apes not only enables us to receive direct support from our supporters, but it also helps us raise awareness about the harsh realities that these animals face by sharing the stories of our beloved gibbons. 
This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of The Arcus Foundation, The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, and Mighty Cause, so we want to extend a huge thank you to them!

You can help us improve the lives of these animals by amplifying our fundraising efforts! Simply share our posts and stories online or with your friends and family. Even a small gesture can have a big impact. Stay tuned over the next few days for more details on our fundraising goals and how your donations can make an even greater difference!

The Wanicare Foundation is a Dutch non-governmental and non-profit organization established in 2009 by Willemijn Eggen, a Dutch national who had worked with Cikananga for several years. Since its founding, the Wanicare Foundation has been supporting Cikananga Wildlife Center by providing on-the-ground assistance with operations and financial support.

Unfortunately, Java is experiencing a significant loss of biodiversity due to high rates of deforestation, driven by the need to create space for housing and agriculture on the island with the highest population density in Indonesia. 
In response to this, the Wanicare Foundation, in collaboration with Cikananga Wildlife Center, has been implementing habitat protection and release programs since 2011 for endangered and critically endangered species such as the wreathed hornbills and Javan leopards.

This partnership has shaped the centre into what it is today—a sanctuary for a diverse range of species, including orangutans, sun bears, reptiles, and many birds, all of which receive professional care every day from our dedicated team. As a non-profit organization, Cikananga relies on donations and other external support to continue developing the centre and providing our animals with the best care, enclosures, and quality of life.

Would you like to help us provide a better life for the animals in our care? 

Any form of assistance is greatly appreciated and can make a big difference. You can help by donating during Giving Day for Apes (GDFA), adopting an animal, volunteering, or offering other forms of support. 

For more information, please visit our website: www.cikanangawildlifecenter.com.

On behalf of the animals and our entire team, 
thank you in advance for your support!