100 Years of Protection.

A Future Worth Fighting For.

In 1925, Virunga National Park was established as Africa’s first national park. For a century, it has stood as a sanctuary for endangered wildlife, a lifeline for communities, and a symbol of resilience in the heart of the Congo.

Today, as we mark 100 years of conservation, Virunga National Park faces some of its greatest challenges in its history. Ongoing conflict and instability threaten the park, its wildlife, and the millions of people who depend on it.

Yet there is hope — and you can be part of it.

Stand With Virunga

Your support matters. By donating to Virunga, you play a direct role in protecting endangered species like the mountain gorilla. You help create sustainable jobs, expand access to education, and bring clean energy to communities living around the Park. Your contribution empowers rangers who risk their lives daily to safeguard this extraordinary landscape. And above all, you help preserve the biodiversity of Virunga — for future generations, and for the health of our planet.

In 2024, there were...

  • 25,494 km patrolled by foot

  • 771 wildlife snares removed

  • 11,275 jobs created in the green economy

  • 105,264 km of air surveillance conducted

  • 892,924 beneficiaries of public lighting

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