OUR SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMS
GIBBON SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
Make a difference in the life of a rescued Gibbon !
We have rescued over 400 gibbons over the past 30 years, many of whom require extensive medical attention and years of rehabilitation before they can experience the freedom they deserve.
By sponsoring our gibbons, you can make a tangible difference in their lives. Your support will help us provide them with the care and resources they need to thrive, including medical attention, nutritious food, enrichments, and safe and comfortable enclosures. Additionally, your contribution will also go towards important research efforts aimed at protecting and conserving wild gibbon populations.
At the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project, we believe that every gibbon has a unique story that deserves to be heard. By sponsoring one of our gibbons, you can make a meaningful difference in their lives and help support our ongoing mission to protect and conserve these amazing primates.
If you need any assistance with sponsoring a gibbon or have any questions about our program, please don’t hesitate to contact us at grp@gibbonproject.org. We would be happy to assist you in any way we can.
Your support means the world to us and to the gibbons we care for !
RUMTHAI *
FEMALE : 2001
STATUS : Alone / Healing from Kyphoscoliosis Syndrome
Born in the wild in 2001, she was one of the most distressing cases we have ever seen before we rescued her. She had been kept inside a tiny birdcage with virtually no room to move, her spine and arms were deformed and she was extremely small and weak.She suffers from a degenerative condition called Kyphoscoliosis syndrome, caused by a blunt trauma to her spine when she, still clinging to her dead mother, fell down from the treetops as a tiny infant.
TAM
Tam, a female gibbon born in the wild in 1994, has a very difficult past. She was captured from the wild and sold in black market. Then she was kept as a pet and mistreated by her owner, later Tam was attacked by other Male gibbons resulting in injuries that required the amputation of one hand and one foot. She also has only three fingers on her remaining hand.Fortunately, in 2002, Tam was finally rescued by the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project (GRP).
BO
MALE : 1987
Despite 7 previous attempts to release him, Bo continued to venture out of the forest. Bo was born in the wild in 1987, but was illegally captured by poachers and subsequently sold to a new owner. In 1993, the owner donated Bo to GRP. He arrived at the project in very poor condition, with filed down teeth and severely malnourished. After spending several months in quarantine, he was paired with Lek and went on to become a proud father of Dao in 2000 and Arun in 2002.
HONEY
In 2005, she was born in the wild, but tragically lost both her parents to poachers. She was then captured and sold into the illegal pet trade, where she was kept as a pet for two years. Her owner eventually decided to donate her to the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project (GRP). However, since she is an Agile Gibbon, which is not native to Phuket, she will unfortunately not be able to be released into the wild in that area.
AEH
Aeh’s story is a sad example of the consequences of the illegal trade of gibbons. He was acquired as a baby gibbon from the black market in Bangkok and was kept as a pet by his owner for a while before being surrendered to the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project’s head office in the same city. Afterward, he was transferred to the WARED project in Ranong province, where he lived for a period of time before being relocated to the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project (GRP).
SPONSOR OUR WORK
We could not have reached this point without your incredible support. We are fully committed to our mission, and we believe there is still so much more we can do to improve. There are many ways you can contribute and be a part of our long-term commitment to creating a better, sustainable world for all.
Your continued support is vital to our success. With your help, we can continue to provide essential care and rehabilitation for the gibbons under our care, and work towards the ultimate goal of reintroducing them into their natural habitat. Additionally, your contributions can support our educational outreach programs, which aim to raise awareness about the importance of conservation and inspire the younger generation to become environmental stewards.
Together, we can make a positive impact on the world and create a brighter future for all. Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to our cause.
RESEARCH FUND
Although our mistakes have led us to where we are today, there is still so much we need to learn to successfully reintroduce these gibbons into the wild. We must develop techniques to release blind gibbons and provide better treatment for gibbons who have suffered from mental trauma due to illegal cruelty activities. Additionally, we must seek ways to accelerate the rehabilitation period and overcome other challenges that may arise. This will require ongoing dedication, effort, and resources, but we are committed to doing everything we can to give these incredible animals a second chance at life in the wild.
