OC Grants SOCP Emergency COVID-19 Funds for Staff Screening

to the serious conditions of the pandemic, the Orangutan Conservancy has granted emergency funding to the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP). The terms of the proposal submitted by SOCP detail use of the funds to be allocated to COVID-19 testing for all staff members to ensure the safety of both staff members and resident orangutans in their care.

Status

Completed

Year

2020

Funded Amount

10.000$

Country

Indonesia

Partners

Support this Project

0
orangutan population
0
orangutans killed per year
0
orangutan population
0
orangutans killed per year

Related posts

Last year, The Orangutan Conservancy provided funding for Sintang Orangutan Center (SOC) to purchase an X-ray machine for their clinic and rehabilitation center in West Kalimantan.

Other Projects

The Sintang Orangutan Center (SOC) is a local environmental NGO located in Sintang, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, on the island of Borneo [34The Sintang Orangutan Center (SOC) is a local environmental NGO located in Sintang, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, on the island of Borneo.
In July 2025, the Orangutan Conservancy helped bring together veterinarians, researchers, and conservation leaders from across Southeast Asia and beyond for the Orangutan Veterinary Advisory Group (OVAG) Workshop—five days dedicated to improving the health and welfare of orangutans and other primates.
We supported Wildlife Health Australia in hosting a workshop that brought together wildlife health professionals from across the Asia-Pacific. The event focused on assessing and managing risks to wildlife, connecting policy with practice, and building a regional network of trained professionals. Outputs included case studies for a global guide and a professional development module for ongoing learning.