19 August – Orangutan Haven near Medan

Talk shows and campaign calls for the protection of orangutans: More than 170 students from Satya Terra Bhinneka University took part in various activities and attached messages for the protection of orangutans to a tree of hope.

19 August – Singkil, North Sumatra

YEL, together with the Aceh Singkil district government in Sumatra, organised various environmental education activities. These were attended by Deputy Regent Hamzah Sulaiman, several department heads, community leaders and hundreds of students. It was a lively celebration with a painting competition, poems and an environmental discussion on the theme ‘Love the orangutans! – One nature, one hope.’

«The aim of this activity is to teach children about the importance of environmental protection at an early age and to show them how important nature conservation is, especially the protection of orangutans.»
Muriadi, YEL employee

19 August – Blankpidie in south-western Aceh

In Blankpidie, Orangutan Day was celebrated as a community event for children, young people and adults. It was organised in collaboration with local partner organisations, volunteers and the authorities. Activities included an exhibition, a walk, a bazaar, a talk show and educational and interactive games.

20 August – Medan

Nature conservation talk & coffee: In a relaxed atmosphere, representatives from YEL and the North Sumatra BBKSDA nature conservation authorities discussed the protection of orangutans with visitors in a public café in downtown Medan.

24 August – Family Fun Walk in Medan

Over 300 people took part in various activities organised by YEL in collaboration with the city government on Car-Free Day in the city of Medan, which has a population of five million. In addition to a traditional dance performance from Aceh Besar Jantho, people could enjoy aerobics exercises, a quiz and a fun family parade.

28 August – Bohorok Environmental Education Centre, Bukit Lawang

Schoolchildren of various ages took part in the orangutan theatre competition at the PPLH Bohorok Environmental Education Centre. Face painting, dancing, costumes, performances and fine food were all part of a varied day with the environmental education team.