![]() ![]() “It is our hope that people who visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus will leave inspired to make a difference, just as Dian Fossey did. Tara Stoinski, the Fossey Fund’s president and chief scientific officer. ![]() “From the outset, the mission of this project has focused on creating a space to engage the many stakeholders in conservation - students, scientists, tourists, conservation partners, community members - to advance our collective goal of saving gorillas and more broadly, the planet,” says Dr. For over 55 years, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund has worked to not only protect and study gorillas and their habitats but to empower the Rwandan people who live. Though it largely supports the protection of endangered animals, per the company’s mission statement, “We also support people, uplifting women and conservationists of color, and inspiring hope that anyone can make a difference.” Some of that work was featured in DeGeneres’ documentary Endangered and subsequent campaign that raised $1 million to support seven species and their communities. DeGeneres and her foundation paid tribute to the late dancer. The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund was the org’s first recipient. Ellen DeGeneres is keeping Stephen Twitch Boss close therefore, she honored him at her Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund campus in Rwanda. News of the campus unveiling comes at the four-year anniversary of the creation of the Ellen Fund, a nonprofit founded by Portia de Rossi as a gift for DeGeneres. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Falcon’s Creative Group, Food and Stuff, Formula D, Habitat XR, Internet of Elephants and National Geographic Society. Other campus partners include Azizi Life, Bob Campbell Papers, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. It also signals to global conservationists new ways to bind ecosystems and communities to one another.” “With prioritization of local labor for construction, furniture created by Rwandan artisans and environmental stewardship, the campus will inspire a generation of conservation activists in Rwanda. The Dian Fossey Map Room was opened at Virunga Lodge in 2017 in honor of Dian Fossey and includes a permanent exhibition charting the ‘Conservationists and Explorers of the Virunga Volcanoes’.“The Ellen Campus demonstrates how new infrastructure can be a boon for conservation and species protection,” said Michael Murphy, founder and executive director of MASS Design Group. Celebrating 55 years in 2022, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is the longest running organization dedicated to the conservation of gorillas. In February 2022, we opened the doors to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. It is a global example of socially and environmentally responsible design by Mass architects. The new Ellen campus, opened on 1 February 2022 and is the first purpose-built home for the Fossey Fund’s critical work. Volcanoes Safaris was instrumental in bringing responsible ecotourism to Rwanda in the early 2000s and has continued to build Rwanda’s reputation as a leader in gorilla ecotourism.” ![]() Tara Stoinski, President and CEO of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, said “We are thrilled to expand our long-term partnership with Volcanoes Safaris and to have the company as supporters of our new home. This joint effort is vital for the safeguarding of the mountain gorilla.” “The opening of the Ellen Campus is symbolic of the government of Rwanda’s strong partnerships with conservation organisations, the private sector and local communities. Today it is a privilege to announce this partnership, our support for the new campus, and the strengthening of the long-term relationship between Volcanoes Safaris and the Fossey Fund,” shares Praveen Moman, Volcanoes Safaris Founder. In 2002 Volcanoes Safaris organized the visit of the Fossey Fund Board of Directors to Volcanoes National Park. “We wish the campus great success and pay tribute to the pioneering conservation work of the Fossey Fund. Volcanoes Safaris and Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund will also continue to work on joint advocacy for mountain gorilla conservation in the region. It will include training staff in management and hospitality services as well providing operational support for the campus. Part of a small group of platinum donors, Volcanoes Safaris partnership will be spread across five years and is worth $100,000, in cash and kind. Kigali, Rwanda (): Volcanoes Safaris is pleased to announce a long term partnership to support the new Ellen Fossey Campus for its vital work to protect gorillas in the wild. Volcanoes Safaris partners with Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund for the new Ellen DeGeneres Campus in Rwanda ![]()
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