Yayasan Orangutan Sumatera Lestari - Orangutan Information Centre

What Yayasan Orangutan Sumatera Lestari - Orangutan Information Centre does

Yayasan Orangutan Sumatera Lestari – Orangutan Information Centre (YOSL-OIC) is an Indonesian non-profit foundation headquartered in Medan, North Sumatra, founded in 2001 by Panut Hadisiswoyo as an orangutan information centre and subsequently expanded into a multi-program conservation NGO. The organization's mission is the protection of Sumatran and Tapanuli orangutans through four integrated program areas: emergency conflict response (HOCRU, established 2010 with UNESCO funding), primate rescue and rehabilitation (Sumatran Rescue Alliance, established 2020 with BBKSDA and the Center for Orangutan Protection), forest restoration on degraded lands in the Leuser Ecosystem using 97 indigenous tree species (running since 2008), and community engagement (CARE, Conservation Leadership Training, and Orangutan Caring Scholarship). It also operates the Forest and Wildlife Patrol Unit, which trains and deploys community rangers using the SMART patrol system to monitor 444,830 hectares jointly with Gunung Leuser National Park.

YOSL-OIC's operational footprint spans two ecosystems in North Sumatra and Aceh provinces: the Gunung Leuser National Park / Leuser Ecosystem and the Batang Toru Ecosystem (the only habitat of the Tapanuli orangutan). As of 2023, the organization reports 252 orangutans rescued (242 Sumatran, 10 Tapanuli), 2,781 hectares of forest restored with 2.58 million seedlings, and 6,350+ community members and 6,164 farmers trained across 53 villages. The organization does not sell commercial products; its funding model relies on donations (via BNI bank transfer, QRIS, and PayPal) and grants from institutional partners including UNESCO and The Orangutan Project. Governance is provided by a founder-led executive team comprising an Executive Director (Syafrizaldi Jpang), Finance Director, Project Development Director, Director of Sustainable Landscape, and Director of Species and Habitat Protection, supported by dedicated landscape managers for Langkat, Aceh, and Batang Toru regions.

Name

Yayasan Orangutan Sumatera Lestari - Orangutan Information Centre

Legal name

Yayasan Orangutan Sumatera Lestari – Orangutan Information Centre (YOSL-OIC)

Website

https://orangutancentre.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YOSL-OIC is an Indonesian non-profit foundation that protects Sumatran and Tapanuli orangutans through emergency conflict response, primate rescue, forest restoration, community training, and SMART-patrol ranger programs across the Leuser and Batang Toru Ecosystems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Conservation Services

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Conservation & Human–Wildlife Conflict Mitigation (BPAGAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ecological Restoration Planning & Monitoring (Habitat, Wetland, Stream) (EUAHAHAF), Climate Change Mitigation/Adaptation & Natural Resource Management Technical Assistance (BPADAEAJ), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) / No Net Loss Planning & Metrics (EUAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• Orangutan conservation services
• Habitat restoration programs
• Wildlife rescue operations
• Forest patrol monitoring
• Community conservation education

Headquarters

HQ city

Medan

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Accepts donations from individuals and organizations via bank transfer (BNI account), QRIS payment system, and PayPal. Donations support orangutan rescue, habitat restoration, forest patrol, and community engagement programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

YOSL-OIC operates an integrated portfolio of Sumatran orangutan and habitat conservation programs across North Sumatra and Aceh, Indonesia. Core services include the Human-Orangutan Conflict Response Unit (HOCRU) for emergency rescue and translocation of orangutans, the Sumatran Rescue Alliance (SRA) primate rehabilitation center, forest restoration on degraded lands using indigenous tree species, community-led Forest and Wildlife Patrol Units (ForWPU) using SMART monitoring, and the Community Agroforestry, Reforestation and Education (CARE) program engaging local villages in sustainable landscape practices.

Product overview

YOSL-OIC operates as a grassroots conservation NGO offering an integrated portfolio of orangutan and habitat protection programs. The core offerings include: (1) the Human-Orangutan Conflict Response Unit (HOCRU) for emergency rescue operations; (2) the Sumatran Rescue Alliance (SRA) as a primate rehabilitation center; (3) the Forest Restoration Program for habitat rehabilitation; (4) the Forest and Wildlife Patrol Unit (ForWPU) for law enforcement; and (5) the Community Agroforestry, Reforestation and Education (CARE) program for sustainable landscape management. Supporting programs include Research & Survey activities, Conservation Leadership Training (CLT), and the Orangutan Caring Scholarship (OCS) for university students. The organization publishes Impact and Annual Reports documenting conservation outcomes. This is a non-technology nonprofit focused on direct conservation action rather than software products or platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Human-Orangutan Conflict Response Unit (HOCRU) Emergency rescue, translocation, and confiscation unit for orangutans in conflict with humans across Northern Sumatra. Handles evacuations, coordinates with BKSDA and Gunung Leuser National Park authorities, and serves as the frontline response team.
• Forest Restoration Program Habitat restoration program on degraded lands in the Leuser Ecosystem that reclaims illegal plantations, removes palm oil and rubber trees, and replants indigenous tree species to restore High Conservation Value forest.
• Sumatran Rescue Alliance (SRA) Primate rescue and rehabilitation center for orangutans and other protected primates in North Sumatra, co-managed with government agencies and partner NGOs.
• Forest and Wildlife Patrol Unit (ForWPU) Community-based forest patrol and law enforcement program addressing poaching, illegal logging, and wildlife trafficking. Uses the SMART patrol system to monitor forest crimes and wildlife activity across the Leuser Ecosystem.
• Community Agroforestry, Reforestation and Education (CARE)

Quantifiable outcome

• 242 Sumatran orangutans rescued since 2012
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• North Sumatra Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BBKSDA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Government agency collaborating on Sumatran Rescue Alliance rescue center and orangutan rescue operations in North Sumatra province. Jointly conducts translocations and confiscations with HOCRU team.
• Aceh BKSDAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Government agency collaborating on orangutan rescue operations in Aceh province as part of Sumatran Rescue Alliance.
• Center for Orangutan Protection (COP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partner organization in Sumatran Rescue Alliance established in 2020 for rescue center operations.
• Gunung Leuser National Park (TNGL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Joint operations with HOCRU for orangutan rescue, translocation, and eviction into forest. Joint patrol activities since 2013.
• Orangutan Republik FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Orangutan Caring Scholarship (OCS) scheme supporting Indonesian university students studying orangutan ecology and conservation.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP): Dedicated to Sumatran orangutan conservation through reintroduction, research, and habitat protection in North Sumatra. Operates in overlapping geographies with similar primate rescue and conservation goals.
• Orangutan Foundation UK: Funds and operates orangutan conservation programs in Borneo and Sumatra. Comparable as a primate-focused NGO supporting habitat protection and rescue activities in similar Sumatran ecosystems.
• Yayasan Inisiasi Alam Rehabilitasi Indonesia (YIARI): Indonesian NGO operating primate rescue and rehabilitation centers for orangutans and gibbons. Directly comparable as a fellow Indonesian primate rescue organization with similar operational model.
• The Orangutan Project: Funds and supports orangutan conservation projects across Borneo and Sumatra. An existing core partner and financial backer of YOSL-OIC's Sumatran Rescue Alliance with closely aligned mission.
• Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation: Indonesia-based orangutan rescue, rehabilitation, and reintroduction organization. Directly comparable as a primate conservation NGO focused on endangered great ape species with similar rescue, translocation, and habitat restoration activities.
• Center for Orangutan Protection (COP): Indonesia-based orangutan advocacy and conservation organization. A current partner in the Sumatran Rescue Alliance with overlapping orangutan protection mission and similar grassroots NGO structure.

Broad incumbents

• Fauna & Flora International (FFI): International conservation NGO with active programs in Indonesia including primate and habitat conservation. Comparable as a broader incumbent addressing similar biodiversity threats across multiple geographies.
• The Nature Conservancy: Global environmental organization with forest conservation and restoration programs including in Indonesia. Comparable for forest landscape restoration expertise and large-scale habitat protection initiatives.
• WWF Indonesia: Large multinational conservation organization with significant Indonesian operations including the Heart of Borneo and Sumatran landscape programs. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating in the same geographies with overlapping species and habitat focus.
• Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS): Global wildlife conservation organization with field programs in Indonesia. Operates in similar tropical forest ecosystems with comparable species protection and habitat management activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/orangutancentre
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yayasan-orangutan-sumatera-lestari---orangutan-information-centre

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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