The Power of Mama
The Power of Mama is the first-ever female firefighting team in Borneo.
In Indonesia, where vast areas of rainforest continue to be lost to palm oil expansion, illegal logging, mining, and agricultural development, we protect more than 300,000 hectares of critical rainforest and deep peat swamp.
By conserving these landscapes, we prevent significant carbon emissions, protect irreplaceable biodiversity, and secure a future for endangered species by ensuring they have safe, thriving habitats in which to live and recover.
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FEMALE FIRE FIGHTERS
Over 130 women have joined The Power of Mama to become fire fighters and ambassadors for wildlife and forest protection in West Borneo.
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PATROLLED LANDSCAPES
1,700km patrolled annually across 5 landscapes in Indonesia.
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LANDSCAPES CONSERVED
Together with our partners, we’ve helped to conserve 5 key landscapes that wildlife and people depend on.
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SPECIES PROTECTED
Over 850 species are protected within the Batutegi rainforest habitat in Sumatra, Indonesia.
Smart Patrols
We use a Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) to monitor and protect areas identified as high risk of fires or illegal activities.
Fire Prevention
We monitor and maintain highly flammable forest areas and peatlands through near-real-time hotspot alerts, ground patrols and local outreach.
Human-wildlife conflict mitagation
Our rapid response team take action to reduce wildlife conflict in rural villages with awareness activities and translocation of animals at risk.
Biodiversity Monitoring
We monitor habitats and ecosystems to assess critical changes. The data we collect is crucial for guiding conservation actions.
DISCOVER OUR PROJECTS
Batutegi
Saving Sumatra’s critically endangered wildlife, including tigers and pangolins
Protecting Gunung Tarak Rainforest
Safeguarding one of Borneo’s last strongholds for wild orangutans.
Protecting Biodiversity in Pematang Gadung Community Forest
A biodiversity hotspot in Borneo.
Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park
A release site for rehabilitated orangutans.
Protecting Ujung Kulon National Park
Protecting one of Java’s richest forest landscapes.
Stop the Shocks
In Costa Rica’s Pacific coastal region, where economic development is outpacing infrastructure, a wild animal is electrocuted every day.
Want to make a difference?
Every one of these projects runs on the same thing: sustained, on-the-ground support. Explore the landscapes above to see how your donation could protect the next hectare of forest, fund the next orangutan release, or plant the next seedling.