Gorillas play a critical role in fighting climate change.

Earth Day is April 22, and while we celebrate these magnificent animals, we must also confront a stark reality—our world is at a tipping point. Climate change is fueling extreme weather across the globe. But gorillas give us hope – they safeguard the very forests that keep our planet healthy.

Gorillas are more than just remarkable creatures—they are essential to the health of their rainforest homes. As they move through the forest, they disperse seeds, regenerate plant life and maintain the balance of ecosystems. These forests act as the “lungs of the planet,” absorbing harmful carbon and helping to combat climate change.

But this Earth Day, our work is at risk

The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) threatens our ability to protect Grauer’s gorillas, who live in one of Earth’s most pristine rainforests. Inflation is soaring, conservation costs are rising. We cannot afford to slow down—not for the gorillas, not for their critical forest homes, not for our planet.

Your Gift Can Go Twice as Far - Every gift is MATCHED up to $50,000 through Earth Day! 

That means your donation will have twice the impact—protecting gorillas, preserving critical forests and supporting conservation efforts when they are needed most.