The program takes place in Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. Borneo is a place of great biodiversity, but the regression of the tropical rainforest poses a threat to many plant and animal species.

That's why our partner, APE Malaysia, is developing programs to raise awareness of these problems and the means to solve them. The organization focuses on the conservation and improvement of animal welfare, both in captivity and in the wild.

As a volunteer, you'll help plant trees in the forests of Lower Kinabatangan, where flora and fauna are abundant but threatened by habitat loss. You'll be able to accompany the local community and observe orangutans, macaques, hornbills and other Borneo wildlife in their natural habitat.

Sample activities:

• Cruise the river to observe the flora and fauna.
• You'll take part in habitat restoration activities such as tree planting, seedling maintenance...
• You'll hike to understand what the rainforest has traditionally offered local people in terms of medicine, food and survival.
• As most lunches and dinners take place in villagers' homes, you'll have the opportunity to interact with the local population to talk about their daily lives, discover their family structure and see how the Orang Sungai live off the rivers and the jungle.