Yayasan Orangutan Sumatera Lestari - Orangutan Information Centre

orangutan information centre (oic) oic is dedicated to the conservation of sumatran orangutans and their habitat. we promote public awareness of the plight and the value of this critically endangered species and its unique habitat through grassroots educational programmes and empower local communities living near the last remaining orangutan habitat to work towards a more sustainable future for their forests. oic was founded in 2001 by a group of dedicated indonesian conservationists in medan to promote awareness of environmental and orangutan conservation issues amongst local communities living in north sumatra and aceh. it is an innovative programme which supports environmental education and orangutan protection through the participation and empowerment of local communities. it is also designed to support sustainable environmental development of the region. this is primarily achieved by raising awareness about orangutans and their environmental significance and by establishing practi