This exemplary gorilla tracker has been with the Fossey Fund for a remarkable 32 years!

Congratulations to Jean Damascene Hategekimana, known as Fundi, who has dedicated his professional life to protecting gorillas. His love for gorillas and passion for conservation shines through his work every single day. “What encourages me about this job is that it’s about protecting the environment, giving me the courage to find ways for these gorillas to thrive and also benefit my country,” Fundi says.

World Ranger Day is almost here!

World Ranger Day is July 31, and we will be honoring our brave gorilla trackers, who risk their lives day in and day out to protect endangered gorillas. If you'd like to stand with our trackers for World Ranger Day, there are a couple of simple ways you can help advance their life-saving conservation efforts:

🦍 Adopt a gorilla

Symbolic adoptions help fund the monitoring and protection of gorillas, which is what our trackers work toward every day.

💵 Make a donation to support our trackers

Every dollar makes a difference in the fight to save gorillas. Your gift will go directly toward supporting our trackers on the frontlines.