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Orangutan Caring Week 2023
Today marks the beginning of Orangutan Caring Week which takes place annually to raise awareness for the critically endangered orangutan.Here's our list of ways you can help this year.
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Plastic pollution
Orangutans and other species face indirect consequences as plastic pollution disrupts ecosystems and contaminates their habitats.
![Orangutan charity - Orangutan Appeal UK logo]()
Our new website and logo are here!
Helping us to increase awareness and reach out to new supporters, while continuing to engage with our existing community more effectively.
![Hujan, a young female orangutan climbs up a tree.]()
International Orangutan Day 2023
Celebrated on 19th August every year, it's a special day to raise awareness and to support the critically endangered orangutan.
![The king of Malaysia holding an orangutan soft toy at Sepilok.]()
The King of Malaysia visits Sepilok
A momentous occasion for orangutan conservation.
![Two orangutans sat on top of a new wooden platform in the trees.]()
Nursery changes
Our Sepilok team have been working extra hard recently expanding and adapting the facilities in the nurseries.
![Orangutan Appeal UK staff sit on stairs outside Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.]()
Borneo visit
Continuing our work towards a sustainable future for the critically endangered orangutans.
![Two members of Orangutan Appeal UK post with an orangutan soft toy and certificate of thanks with Vision school representative.]()
Thank you Vision Primary School Sandakan!
We are so thankful to all the students, staff, and parents who have helped fundraise for the orangutans.
![Paul O'Grady holding orphaned infant Archie in his arms.]()
Remembering Paul O'Grady
As Patron and friend of Orangutan Appeal UK since 2015, the news of Paul O'Grady's passing has saddened us deeply.
![Orangutan in a basket which sits on top of a scale so it can be weighed.]()
Funding vital health checks for orangutans
Bi-annual health check for the orangutans at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
![Archie's Road to Freedom cover of the book shows an illustration of an orangutan smiling in a rainforest.]()
Archie's Road to Freedom
Celebrating 'Archie's Road to Freedom' as part of World Storytelling day!
![Betws railway station staff posing for photos in celebration of fundraising efforts.]()
Thank you Alpine Coffee Shop, Gallery & Hangin' Pizzeria!
Located in Betws-y-Coed railway station at the heart of Snowdonia National Park is Alpine Coffee Shop, Gallery & Hangin' Pizzeria.
