Saving the Leuser Ecosystem
The Leuser Ecosystem stands as one of Earth's last pristine tropical forests—a sanctuary for critically endangered Sumatran elephants, orangutans, and tigers. Yet this irreplaceable wilderness faces relentless threats: deforestation, land conversion, and escalating human-wildlife conflict that endanger both biodiversity and local communities.
Yayasan Konservasi Ekosistem Leuser (KEL) was born from a powerful conviction: conservation succeeds when communities lead it. We partner directly with forest-edge villages across Aceh and North Sumatra, restoring degraded landscapes, advancing sustainable agroforestry, and building environmental stewardship. By addressing the root causes of human-wildlife conflict, we're transforming how people and nature coexist.
Our Vision: Communities and ecosystems thriving side by side.
Your support fuels our expansion enabling more land restoration, strengthening livelihoods, and empowering local guardians to protect these critical forests. Together, we're securing a thriving future for both people and wildlife.
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