The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in existance for more than 50 years thanks to the sacrifice of the founder, Dr. Dian Fossey, who left her mark on the world in her heroic struggle to protect the Gorillas of the Virunga Mountains.
Today, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund focuses its activities on:
Protection with rangers of more than 1,000 sq km of their habitats Daily monitoring and surveillance of more than 115 mountain Gorillas and 150 Grauer's Gorillas. World leaders in scientific researching and divulgation. Education and training of conservationists. Development of local communities for Gorilla’s protection.