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Embracing Crypto: A Leap Forward in Conservation
In 2021, Friends of Bonobos took a bold step forward by accepting cryptocurrency donations via The Giving Block. Inspired by a loyal donor’s inquiry, this move opened new opportunities to engage with younger, tech-savvy supporters.
Since then, the results have been extraordinary: over $240,000 raised in crypto donations—an achievement made possible through the generosity and passion of the crypto community.
$240K
Total raised via crypto donations, supporting bonobo care, rewilding, and anti-poaching.
$77.5K
Largest crypto gift, funded by the Bored Ape Yacht Club for bonobo sanctuary support.
$61.2K
Covers food and healthcare for 34 bonobos at Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary annually.
A Standout Moment: The Bored Ape Yacht Club Gift
Shortly after opening their crypto wallet, Friends of Bonobos received a significant $77,500 donation from members of the Bored Ape Yacht Club. This unexpected gift not only marked their largest crypto donation to date but also showcased the potential of blockchain-based giving to drive substantial impact.
The Power of Crypto Donations
What does $240,000 in crypto mean for bonobo conservation? Here’s how it transforms lives:
- $61,200: Food and healthcare for 34 bonobos at Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary for one year.
- $60,000: Salaries for 15 forest guards in Ekolo ya Bonobo Community Reserve, ensuring the safety of rewilded bonobos and the community reserve.
- $54,000: Enables us to maintain security at Ekolo Reserve and engage nearby communities in conservation.
- $10,000: Anti-poaching tools, including radios, motorized canoes, and solar power equipment for forest guards.
In total, these contributions provide food, shelter, healthcare, and security for bonobos while fostering sustainable community involvement in conservation efforts.
A Ripple Effect of Kindness
Beyond immediate impact, crypto donations help sustain critical long-term programs:
- Rewilding efforts to reintegrate bonobos into the wild ($65,000 per group).
- Salaries and operational support for sanctuary staff ($200,000 annually).
- Education programs reaching thousands of students, promoting kindness and conservation values in local communities. ($130,000 annually).
Why Crypto Matters
Bonobo and rainforest conservation is a long-term commitment, and we need to rally younger donors and activists to our cause to ensure sustainability.
We are heartened by the generosity of the crypto community. Crypto donors are more likely to donate to charities than the general population, and their gifts tend to be larger. The spirit of community, cooperation, and caring for others resonates with us because that’s the way bonobos behave in their communities, too!”
— Ariel Rogers, Executive Director Friends of Bonobos
About Friends of Bonobos
Friends of Bonobos is a trailblazing nonprofit committed to the conservation of bonobos and their rainforest habitat in the Democratic Republic of Congo. As humanity’s closest relatives, bonobos affirm the interconnectedness of all life. Through sanctuary care, rewilding, habitat protection, anti-poaching efforts, and education programs, Friends of Bonobos strives to protect these incredible primates and the ecosystem they call home.
Join the Movement
Friends of Bonobos invites you to support their mission by donating cryptocurrency today. Every gift contributes to a brighter future for bonobos and their rainforest home.
