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Statement regarding Travellers Worldwide
Orangutan Appeal UK is in no way affiliated with Travellers Worldwide or their volunteer programme at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
20/02/2020
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Regarding the insolvency of Travellers Worldwide, we would like to clarify that Orangutan Appeal UK is in no way affiliated with Travellers Worldwide or their volunteer programme at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.
Sepilok is owned and managed by Sabah Wildlife Department. We are a British based charity and we have no involvement, influence or jurisdiction to place volunteers at the centre. For these reasons we are not in a position to assist or comment on volunteer placements.
For further information you should contact the insolvency company or Sabah Wildlife Department.
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