Our Impact

Established in 2023, Forests for People is a sister project to The Orangutan Project, International Elephant Project and International Tiger Project, which sit under the umbrella of Wildlife Conservation International, a multinational non-profit organisation that has contributed over USD$29 million to conservation projects across Indonesia and South-East Asia. 

This incredible achievement would not be possible without the support and generosity of the many thousands of supporters around the world who have shared in our vision that orangutans, elephants and tigers will live in their natural habitat in secure and viable populations, alongside prosperous and empowered indigenous communities.

Our annual Impact Report celebrates these achievements and highlights the progress we are making.

Our Impact in 2024-25

Over the past year, Forests for People has worked to support and enhance the welfare of indigenous communities through community engagement and education programs. Together with its sister projects a further USD$4.3 million has been contributed to conservation projects across Borneo, Sumatra and Laos.

This funding has:

• Supported 90 sustainable livelihood initiatives, helping communities build resilience and long-term environmental stewardship.
• Delivered 1,270 community advocacy, education, and awareness activities, inspiring action for conservation at every level.
• Engaged and empowered 27,850 individuals through sustainable livelihoods, community advocacy, and environmental education programs.
• Partnered with 122 schools to integrate environmental education and nurture future conservation champions.
• Funded 16 Orangutan Caring Scholarships, developing the next generation of conservation leaders.
• Provided 14,800 nutritious meals to children in Simerantihan Hamlet, Bukit Tigapuluh Ecosystem, encouraging them to stay in school while supporting their families.

We are proud to share our key outcomes over the past 12 months as we continuously strive to secure a sustainable future for Critically Endangered orangutans, elephants and tigers and indigenous rainforest communities.

Thank you to all of our donors who have supported us this year. Your kindness and generosity helps us to continue our vital conservation work. Only by working together can we achieve meaningful change.

Read Our 2024-25 Impact Report

Download a PDF copy of our 2024-25 Impact Report, including a summary of our financial statements

Download Impact Report

Our full 2024-25 financial report is also available, along with archived copies of previous Impact Reports and Financial Statements. 

Our Impact by the Numbers

Financial Results

In 2024-25, our supporters’ generous contributions delivered a further USD$4.3 million to our conservation projects, bringing the total contribution since 1998 to over USD$29 million.