John,

Eastern Congo’s forests are irreplaceable wonderlands of nature, where critically endangered Grauer’s Gorillas make their home alongside elephants, chimps, and more.

But war is threatening to destroy their home – and the conservation workers who protect it are struggling to survive as rebels have taken control of major cities, forcing millions to flee.

We can help.

Our partners, Rainforest Trust, are doing everything they can to help evacuate conservation staff to safety while keeping critical operations running. But without additional support, their work protecting some of Earth’s most endangered wildlife could be at risk.

In the face of armed conflict, these brave forest guardians need someone to stand up for them. That can be us – and we can get cash in their hands quick, with zero red tape. Can you chip in to protect these irreplaceable forests in Congo – and fuel all our battles to protect people and planet?

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Over 7 million people have been displaced by the latest surge in fighting in eastern Congo. M23 rebels captured Goma in January – a city of 2 million people and a crucial humanitarian hub. They seized Bukavu in February. Now they're advancing west, and displaced families are seeking safety in nature reserves where conservation work is taking place. International aid cuts have exacerbated an already desperate situation.

Despite the odds, local conservation workers are continuing to fight to protect Congo’s precious rainforests and species.

But they don’t have to do it alone. 

Our partner, Rainforest Trust, is supporting conservation NGOs with rapid emergency funding to help them weather storms like this. In eastern Congo, they’re helping groups on the ground evacuate while maintaining the conservation work that protects the irreplaceable species and vast carbon stores in these ancient rainforests. 

They’ve already helped nearly 150 people relocate to safety, supported critical water infrastructure repairs, and provided salary support so conservation teams can keep operating. But the need is overwhelming, and more help is desperately needed.

That's why we're stepping in.  We can’t abandon conservationists on the frontlines in Congo and beyond just when they need us most.

Can you help keep these amazing conservationists working to protect some of Earth's most irreplaceable wildlife, and fuel Ekō's work to protect people and planet?

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Your donation will help power Ekō and our campaigns worldwide fighting for people and the planet.