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Gibbon Guardian
TOGETHER IS ALWAYS BETTER
A Promise in Action. A Home Rebuilt Together.
Their Freedom is in Our Hands.
Become a
Building a Home Together
Gibbons don’t need sympathy.
They need sanctuary.
And sanctuary doesn’t come from words.
It comes from people who show up (again and again and again) to restore what exploitation broke.
That’s what Gibbon Guardians is about.
A global circle of guardians turning a promise into action — tree by tree, hectare by hectare, heart by heart.
You've Got the Power
We've got the expertise,
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What Does It Take to Give a Gibbon Family a Home?
Gibbons are territorial primates. A single family — parents and their young — needs ~20 hectares of intact rainforest to thrive.
That’s 20,000 native trees. Carefully planted.
Maintained over years.
One tree costs $5 to plant and care for, including maintenance and monitoring.
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One person giving $25/month plants 42 trees a year — adding up to real, rooted change.
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Over 5 years, 1 Champion
helps replant nearly ⅓ of a hectare of rainforest — a lasting legacy.
It takes just 477 monthly donors to plant 20,000 trees, enough to restore one gibbon family’s home.
It takes a village to rebuild a forest
and we’re building one together, tree by tree.
This Is the Gift of the Guardian
You might only plant a few dozen trees each year.
But each one is part of a bigger promise to restore not just land, but life.
When you give monthly, you’re not giving to a symbol.
You’re becoming part of a living, growing, global effort to restore real forest and support trusted gibbon sanctuaries.
We’ll be honest: you won’t see a photo of a gibbon holding your name on a sign.
But your gift will be working — quietly, powerfully — to grow a forest for their song. It will fund restoration, education, and real support to our trusted sanctuary partners in Southeast Asia.
This isn’t a gesture. It’s a commitment.
And it’s how we keep our promise — together.
Together, we restore the canopy.
Alone, you plant a patch.
Choose the Option That Fits You:
Best for: Those who lead with their values and give month after month to rebuild forests and futures.
This is your promise in action.
Best for: Those who show up year after year with steady dedication and deep-rooted care.
You help us hold the line — one forest, one family at a time.
Best for: Those taking their first step into the movement — a spark of care, a signal of support.
Every gift matters. Every tree counts.
What's Included:
Whether you give once, annually, or monthly — you’re helping protect gibbons, restore rainforests, and build a future rooted in care. Every contribution comes with a deep thank-you and meaningful recognition.
Digital Thank-You
Receive a beautifully designed certificate you can print, share, or save. It’s more than a receipt — it’s a mark of your commitment.
Included with: Friend, Loyal, and Champion
Email Updates
Stay in the loop through our organization’s newsletter — with a dedicated Gibbon Guardians section. Real progress, honest updates.
Included with: Friend, Loyal, and Champion
Virtual Visit Invitations
Step into the work behind the scenes. Loyal Guardians receive 2 invites each year to sessions with our team. Champion Guardians receive 2 exclusive sessions: one with Dr. Jackie, and one with a sanctuary partner.
Included with: Loyal and Champion
Guardian Circle (opt in )
Be honoured (if you choose) in our Guardian Circle through the annual report, website wall of gratitude, or special thank-you posts. Because those who quietly protect the wild deserve to be seen.
Included with: Loyal and Champion
Annual Impact Report
A clear, honest breakdown of what we accomplished together — including restoration progress, partner funding, and key milestones. Real results. No fluff. Just the impact your generosity made possible.
Included with: Loyal and Champion
Early Access
Champion Guardians get first access to new advocacy actions, restoration campaigns, and field updates — before they're announced to the public. Because you don’t just fund the mission. You move it forward.
Included with: Champion Only
Members Card
Receive a personalized Champion card and get 10% off all gibbon gear in our fundraising shop — our way of saying thanks for walking the promise every single month. Support boldly. Wear it proudly.
Included with: Champion Only
Exclusive T-Shirt
This shirt isn’t for sale. It’s not merchandise. It’s a milestone.
Given exclusively to Champion Guardians after 3 months of continuous giving. Because real guardianship isn’t about buying in — it’s about staying in.
Included with: Loyal and Champion
Voice in the Vision
As a Champion, you’ll receive a yearly invitation to submit your thoughts, ideas, or questions to help shape where we go next — from future campaigns to conservation priorities. It’s not just about giving. It’s about guiding.
Included with: Champion Only
Why You Can’t
"Adopt a Gibbon" With Us
You may have seen other organizations offering symbolic adoptions of wild animals, but we do things differently.
Here’s why:
1. We do not work directly with live animals.
Our programs focus on forest restoration, community-based conservation, and noninvasive research. Gibbons remain wild — and we intend to keep it that way.
2. Wild animals are not pets.
Even symbolic “adoption” programs can subtly reinforce the idea that wild beings are objects to be owned or named. We don’t support that, not even in metaphor.
3. This is not about ownership. It’s about guardianship.
When you join Gibbon Guardians, you’re not “adopting” an animal. You’re helping restore their rightful home, support ethical sanctuary partners, and protect the forest they need to survive.
We don’t give you a gibbon.
We give you the chance to protect their world with integrity.
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Follow the Funds:
How Your Membership Dues Make an Impact
Transparency matters. So does trust. Every dollar is treated like it matters — because it does. When you give to Gibbon Guardians, your contribution doesn’t vanish into overhead or branding campaigns. It goes straight into the ground — and into the hands of people doing the work. We prioritize impact over optics. Wild lives over wild marketing. That’s why we’re proud to show you exactly where your money goes — every time.
100% of your annual membership dues goes directly into our gibbon projects.
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75% to Restoration Work
Native tree planting, land restoration, and long-term maintenance — the literal rebuilding of gibbon habitat.
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15% to Conservation Research
Noninvasive studies that guide our protection work and expand what’s possible for species survival.
9% to
Sanctuary Partners
Trusted sanctuaries in Southeast Asia caring for rescued gibbons with integrity and no exploitation.
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5% to
Education & Outreach
Public campaigns, and youth education that connect people to protection efforts.
See what others forgot to protect.
Help keep their songs echoing in the canopy, wild, strong, and free.
Ready to Follow Your Heart into Action?
This is where soul meets strategy. Give what you can. Bring who you love.
Every step you take helps restore balance — for the gibbons, for the forests, for us all.