Disappearing Bonobos!
Please help save the great apes!
Why are the bonobos disappearing?
The tropical forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo are home to an amazing variety of wildlife. The bonobo is a member of this group but is disappearing at an alarming rate. Humans share 98.4% of our genetic makeup with these great apes. However, humans are responsible for destroying the habitat - due to slash and burn agriculture,logging and bushmeat trade.
Bonobo
This great ape is only found in the DRC. It's population is dwindling fast.
Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the most beautiful and diverse countries on the continent of Africa. Unfortunately, years of civil war have wrecked havoc on its people and its wildlife.
Koija Starbed DRC
The African Wildlife Foundation's starbeds donate a part of the revenue from tourism at these lodges to the Koija community for education and conservation
How can I help?
Contact the Rachel Hicks Helping Hand Foundation in Johns Creek Georgia
The Rachel Hicks Helping Hands Foundation has been educating middle school students on environmental problems in Africa for the past 15 years. The Foundation believes the greatest tool we have in this fight is awareness. Please join the Foundation on their Bye Bye Bonobo No! No! Tour beginning in January 2013. For a list of cities we will be visiting, check out our website at RHHHF.org. On our tour, we will provide information on how students can apply for scholarships to visit DRC and study the bonobo's habitat. We also work with local zoos to educate middle school children on the bonobo and conservation efforts. All animals are part of the circle of life. Let's not let another one leave that circle!
Rachel Hicks Helping Hands Foundation
A not for profit organization started by Rachel Hicks and a group of 7th grade students in 1998. For more information, please visit our website.
Email: contact.rhhhf@gmail.com
Website: www.rhhhf.org
Location: 5150 Taylor Road Johns Creek Georgia 30022
Phone: 770-123-4567