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Snubby also found in Yunnan, China

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A second small population of the recently discovered species, the Myanmar Snub-nosed Monkey (Rhinopithecus strykeri), has been discovered by scientists in China.

PRCF’s CEO Fernando Potess said ‘we are very pleased to learn that there are more Snubby groups beyond those discovered in Myanmar – perhaps even holding viable populations of the species’.

A second small population of the recently discovered species, the Myanmar Snub-nosed Monkey (Rhinopithecus strykeri), has been discovered by scientists in China.

PRCF Named in List of Top-Rated Nonprofit Organizations

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PRCF has been named to a new list of top-rated nonprofits by GreatNonprofits, a leading provider of user reviews for nonprofit organizations. The top-rated green nonprofits list is composed of organizations that have received at least ten positive reviews from stakeholders, such as volunteers, donors, or clients.

Myth no longer: Myanmar ‘Snubby’ caught live on camera

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Thanks to high-tech camera traps set up in remote northeastern Myanmar, we now have the world’s first photos of the Myanmar Snub-nosed Monkey in the wild. These photos show that the elusive ‘Snubby’ really does exist, despite much skepticism – and the fact that no scientist has yet seen this monkey alive. (Photo: BANCA/FFI/PRCF 2011)

Striving to save the remaining forests in West Borneo

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In October 2011, PRCF Indonesia’s work on protecting the remaining forests in West Kalimantan, was featured in the Pontianak Post. The article, written in Bahasa Indonesian, touches on PRCF’s work to ensure rural communities are granted management status of the forests surrounding their villages. (Photo: Stephanie Jung.)

Mississauga 2011: Carassauga Festival of Cultures

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On June 3rd through 5th, PRCF Indonesia participated, for the first time, in the Carassauga Festival of Cultures. The Indonesian pavilion was hosted by the Indonesian Consulate in Toronto, in partnership with the Indonesian Canadian Community Association (ICCA).

San Diego 2011 – Asian Cultural Festival

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May1st 2011 In celebration of the Pacific Asian Cultural Month, the PRCF participated as a non-profit organization exhibitor in the Asian Cultural Festival of San Diego (California). This Cultural Festival is a celebration of the diversity of San Diego with a focus on Asian and Pacific Islander cultures and of the contemporary Asian American culture. […]

Art for the Animals

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Art For The Animals (AFTA) is a unique giving program that combines wildlife Donations and original folk art into extraordinary holiday gifts.  PRCF connected with AFTA during their California Campaign in 2010 to support both the weavers of West Kalimantan, and the endangered Mueller Gibbon.  Details about the initiative, can be found here.

Gallery: Dayak Ikat Weaving Sintang

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Photo taken by Washang Photography “Dayak Ikat Weaving” is a traditional weaving process from the heart of Indonesian Borneo. “Ikat” meaning “to bind” involves tying and dyeing thread before it is woven into elaborate designs. The symbolic Dayak motifs incorporated into the woven patterns make every cloth unique: each depiction has a specific meaning, allowing […]