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Africa’s most endangered great ape
With fewer than 300 individuals estimated to exist in the wild, the Cross River gorilla is the world’s rarest great ape.
Conservation
in Numbers
300
Gorillas
5+
Protected areas
64,000
being protected
Who we are
The Cross River Gorilla Programme is a collaborative effort to protect the Cross River gorilla, Africa’s most endangered great ape. We have been at the forefront of conservation in Cameroon since 2004. Our work collectively and individually have led to the successful gazettement of several protected areas. We are also developing a chain of Community Forest Reserves, together forming a rainforest corridor.
FROM CRISIS TO IMPACT
Everything Starts Here – With Local Communities
Together, We Can Save the Cross River Gorillas
Every action counts. From local communities to global supporters, young people are raising their voices for the survival of one of the world’s most endangered great apes. Your support helps protect gorillas, their forests, and the future of this extraordinary species.
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A bottom-up, community-driven conservation approach
We partner with local people to design and deliver inclusive conservation actions that protect gorillas and improve lives on the ground.
Listen to communities
We start by understanding local priorities, knowledge, and challenges, ensuring community voices guide conservation goals and create shared ownership from the beginning.
We act on the ground
We support community-led implementation, from habitat protection to sustainable resource use, ensuring real change takes place where gorillas and people coexist.
Co-creating solutions
Together with local stakeholders, we design practical, culturally grounded conservation actions that strengthen livelihoods while protecting habitats and gorilla populations.
Grow and sustain
We build long-term capacity, strengthen local governance, and scale successful approaches so conservation benefits endure and ecosystems continue to recover..
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The Nigeria–Cameroon chimpanzee is an endangered subspecies, with only about 6,000 left in the wild. It co-exists with Cross River gorillas in the same threatened forest landscapes, facing similar pressures from habitat loss and hunting.
Testimonials
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Community Rangers are not just protecting trees and animals—they’re safeguarding futures, culture, and livelihoods for generations to come.”
Community elder
Lebialem Highlands
