Orang Utan Republik Foundation

The Orang Utan Republik Foundation (OURF), operating also as TOP-USA, is a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Santa Monica, California. Founded in 2004 as the Orang Utan Republik Education Initiative (OUREI), OURF works to protect wild orangutans from extinction through education and collaborative projects. As a chapter of The Orangutan Project (Australia), OURF is publicly funded and focuses its efforts on raising awareness and supporting conservation initiatives in Indonesia and Malaysia. OURF provides financial support to the Orangutan Caring Foundation of Indonesia, which runs the Mobile Education and Conservation Unit. This program educates communities across Indonesia by visiting schools, universities, villages, government offices, and public spaces. They deliver crucial information about orangutans, the threats they face, and the actions local communities can take to help preserve the species. OURF also collaborates with other organizations in Indonesia to administer the Orangutan Caring Scholarships and support various conservation programs. One of OURF's key differentiators is its commitment to education and community engagement. Through the Mobile Education and Conservation Unit, they empower local Indonesians with knowledge and inspire them to become active participants in orangutan conservation. Additionally, the Orangutan Caring Scholarships provide educational opportunities for individuals in Indonesia who are passionate about protecting orangutans and their habitat. To learn more about OURF's work or to get involved, visit their website at orangutanrepublik.org.