If ever there was a time to care,
that time is now!

We need to express our concern and create positive change through activities and initiatives that go beyond mere talk. Action is needed to save the orangutans and their rainforest homes.

HOW TO HELP

Orangutan caring week is a worldwide event held annually every november.

It began as Orangutan Awareness Week but it soon became apparent that just being aware of the plight of orangutans was not enough. We need to care...and care enough to be moved to action to save these incredible red-haired apes and their rainforest homes.

Focusing on Hope and Positive Action

November 9th to 15th, 2025
Focusing on Hope and Positive Action

Celebrating 20 years of Orangutan Caring Week

20 years of caring, driven by hope and realized through action.

Our 2025 theme “Focusing on Hope and Positive Action” highlights the power of hope to inspire us, and the importance of turning that hope into positive action for orangutans, their rainforest homes, and our shared planet. We invite you to join us in celebrating, sharing, and raising awareness during Orangutan Caring Week 2025.

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The Orangutan Crisis

Orangutans are facing multiple different threats

Palm Oil

Huge demand for palm oil is undoubtedly the greatest threat to orangutans. As forests are converted to palm oil plantations, the animals are rapidly losing their habitat.
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Logging

Before the explosion of palm oil plantations in Indonesia and Malaysia, logging was the greatest threat to orangutans.
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Conflict with humans

Conflict between humans and wildlife is one of the greatest threats to the survival of endangered species throughout the world, including orangutans.
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Illegal Pet Trade

While it has been illegal to own or trade orangutans in Indonesia and Malaysia for decades, the orangutan trade continues to flourish.
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Hunting

Hunting for meat takes an unusually high toll on orangutans.
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Agriculture

Agriculture is expanding throughout the orangutan's range, fragmenting its remaining habitat.
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Climate Change

The future of the orangutan is linked to the future of its rainforest home which face long-term effects of climate change.
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Forest Fires

In recent years, the frequency and intensity of forest fires have increased with catastrophic effects for rainforests.
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Other Issues

Illegal gold mining, pulp and paper industries are also impacting orangutan populations.
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The Solutions

Support those who are working to save orangutans and their rainforest homes
Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation & Reintroduction

There are hundreds of orphaned and displaced orangutans in rescue and rehabilitation centers that need our support.

Education

Education

Education is crucial to overcoming conservation challenges for the long term.

Shopping

Smart Shopping

The collective power of consumers can impact manufacturers.

Solutions