The
Goualougo Triangle Ape Project is
supported by research grants,
conservation funds, and private
donations. Each year, we fundraise to
cover the costs of Congolese staff
salaries, research and field equipment,
base camp operations, and training
opportunities for Congolese nationals.
HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR
THE APES OF CONGO
Please consider making a donation to
help support the efforts of GTAP on
behalf of the Congo apes.
Donations are made via the Lincoln Park
Zoo on-line donation system. All
funds are 100% directed to the
operations of GTAP.
We would like to
thank the Ape Conservation Effort (ACE) of Atlanta for
fundraising to purchase equipment for GTAP field efforts. Check
out their
website for upcoming events, such as "Apes in the Arts". Many, many
thanks for ACE's support which enabled us to purchase the
following items for the 2009 field season:
GPS Unit ($299 for Garmin 60CSx handheld unit)
Binoculars ($900 for Swarovski 10x42 waterproof binoculars)
Camping Tents ($130 for Eureka camping tents)
Digital Video Tapes ($2.20 for each mini-DV cassette)
CHIMPCAM sponsorship! ($700 per remote camera)
Suunto Navigator Compass ($40 each)
Heavyweight Polyethylene Tarp ($53 each)
SealLine Boundary Pack ($85 each)
We
welcome any donations and are still looking for resources to
support the following activities:
Research
and Field Equipment Digital Video Cameras
($950 for Sony HDR-SR11) Laptop computers ($800 for notebook with warranty)
Thuraya
satellite telephone ($625 each)
Handheld
data collection units ($1,025 for Noldus Observer) Pocket digital cameras ($150 each)
Waterproof
cases for GPS units ($37 each)
Office Tents
($400 for screen office tent)
Metal camp
table ($135 each)
Camp chairs
for office tents ($55 each)
Field books ($15 for each waterproof books)
Teva sandals
for tracking team ($70 each)
Field
ponchos ($20 each)
Field pruners for survey teams
($50 each) Vehicle ($40,000 for Land Rover purchase and transport)
Base Camp Operations Field food for research teams ($18,000/year) Satellite email communication costs ($300/month)
Training Opportunities for Congolese Staff English Language Course ($7,500 per semester) International Travel ($1400-2300 for roundtrip flight)
You can also support the Project by
purchasing specially branded merchandise
in our Cafe Press online store!
