Will you set them free?

Imagine being brutally taken from your home, having a rope tightly wrapped around your neck; kept in a squalid, small cage and living a life in fear without any hope.

In 2004 BOSF (BOS Foundation Indonesia) confiscated Yayang - a young, seven year old, female orangutan from her captor where she was illegally kept. Unlike many others Yayang survived and was returned to good health. In 2009, Yayang gave birth to her first child, Sayang. Today, Yayang and her daughter are ready to go back but we need your help.

We have encountered one last unexpected challenge. DNA testing- the final check in the release programme- recently confirmed that unlike other orangutans of Central Kalimantan, Yayang and Sayang are a sub-species inhabiting the eastern part of Kalimantan. To preserve the integrity of sub-species, Yayang and Sayang must be released back into their natural area. Sadly, the cost of freedom for Yayang and Sayang is now much higher than we anticipated.

The cost of returning the pair (and their three friends) to the wild is $50,000 and your tax deductible donation no matter how small will help if received June 30, 2013 Donate today via Paypal, call 02 9011 5455 or read the full story of Yayang and Sayang and download a donation form.

Adopt an Orangutan

Orangutans are endangered and at risk of extinction. Habitat destruction mean hundreds of orangutans need to be cared for every year. You can help by adopting one. Their dedicated ‘nannies’, teach them everything they need to know for when it’s time to release them back to the wild.

Donations

Please help the Orangutans in their struggle for survival. Your donation is important and goes directly to BOS Indonesia to help bring this noble yet endangered species back from the brink and on a path to freedom.

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Recent News

Yayang and Sayang are finally ready to go home.

14 June 2013
This endearing duo are ready to take their first steps into the wild forest. Many orangutans like Yayang and Sayang have their life in the forest ripped from beneath them, though this special mother and her child are the lucky ones that have the opportunity to return.
Read Article »

Celebrity Ambassador announcement

4 June 2013
Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Australia announces new celebrity ambassador partnerships. BOS Australia is proud to align with such passionate media personalities, in their quest to help the plight of the orangutans.
Read Article »

BOS Australia celebrates one year of saving baby orangutans

18 May 2013
Baby orangutans orphaned by logging in Borneo have been given a new chance of life thanks to an Australian-run charity. Read Article »

Sydney's MindBodySpirit Festival 16 - 19 May

4 May 2013
Come along and visit BOS Australia at Sydney’s MindBodySpirit Festival at Darling Harbour Exhibition Centre from 16 - 19 May. Better still, can you spare a half day to volunteer on our stand? Read Article »

Rescue of orangutan Lou

21 April 2013
View the story of the rescue of orangutan Lou and her progress at the BOS Foundation sanctuary. Read Article »

60 Minutes, 5th May

If you missed our recent appearance on 60 minutes you can view it here and see the BOS team and our latest releasees go wild in Borneo.

For updates on the latest release you can follow the Central Kalimantan Release Blog and the East Kalimantan Release Blog . These are updated regularly directly from Indonesia and the team on the ground.

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