Non-Profit Partners

Every journey gives back

A portion of every journey supports vetted local schools, community and conservation partners, and guests are welcome to visit and give directly, on-trip.

Our partners

Schools, communities, and conservation

Rwanda · Uganda

Gorilla Doctors

The veterinarians caring for wild mountain gorillas, out in the field every day, often working from very modest facilities. When a doctor is available, they may join your trek.

Current need: $100,000 builds a new base for Gorilla Doctors

Bwindi, Uganda

Rushaga Community School

A community school and orphanage at the edge of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, which guests visit on their Bwindi village day.

Current need: $10,000 builds a boys' dormitory

Uganda

Conservation Through Public Health

Founded by CNN Hero Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, CTPH protects gorillas by improving the health of the communities that live alongside them.

Current needs list coming soon

East Africa

Ropes of Hope

Coral reef restoration in East African waters, working toward planting a million corals a year.

Current need: $1,000,000 plants one million corals

Rwanda

Muhisimbi Sewing Center

A sewing and trade school near Volcanoes National Park that gives young mothers skills and an income.

Current needs list coming soon

Rwanda

Kinigi Women's Village

A women's craft center across from the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund campus, where local women make jewelry and crafts.

Current needs list coming soon

Uganda

Gifted Children Foundation

Supporting the education of children in the communities we visit.

Current needs list coming soon

East Africa

Angella Summer's Water Initiative

Bringing clean, safe water to rural communities.

Current needs list coming soon

Mafia Island, Tanzania

Chole Mjini Trust Fund

Community projects on Chole Island in the Mafia archipelago, near where guests swim with whale sharks.

Current needs list coming soon

A guide speaks with guests on the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund campus
Rwanda

Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

The organization founded by Dian Fossey, protecting gorillas and their forests. Guests receive a private tour of its science center.

Current needs list coming soon

On your journey

Meet the people you are supporting

  • Trek alongside a Gorilla Doctor, when one is available.
  • A private tour of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund science center, closed to most visitors.
  • Learn forest traditions from the Batwa community near Bwindi.
  • Visit the Rushaga school and orphanage.
  • Meet the women of Kinigi and shop their crafts.
A young student embraces a guest during a community visit Children beside donated food supplies, holding a sign that reads Donated by Saint Barth Gorilla Alliance
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