Introducing our Honorary President, Eran Moas
Ape Action Africa is proud to announce the appointment of philanthropist and entrepreneur Eran Moas as our Honorary President. Eran, a dedicated supporter since 1999, initially came to Mefou as a volunteer, dedicating several months to hands-on involvement with our primate rescue and rehabilitation initiatives. It was during this time that Eran developed a deep admiration for the apes under our care and we are delighted to have had his support ever since.
Moved by the plight of Cameroon’s endangered primates, Eran’s efforts to assist us did not end when family and work commitments meant that he was no longer able to volunteer his time. Instead, he became one of our most significant donors and began to champion Ape Action Africa within and beyond Cameroon’s borders, securing both funding for our work and recognition of its importance.
Eran’s many contributions have played an indispensable role in Ape Action Africa’s survival and numerous accomplishments. From facilitating rescues and confiscations to generously donating vehicles, generators, and supplies, funding enclosure construction, and aiding in essential operational expenses during challenging times, Eran's support has been a linchpin for Ape Action Africa. His involvement has been instrumental in several primate conservation success stories, including the historic 2019 reintroduction of a gorilla to the wild in Cameroon and his pivotal role in preserving significant portions of the Ebo Forest from planned logging concessions in 2020.
“Ape Action Africa is a special place run by special people who sacrifice a great deal for the apes and monkeys in their care and for the conservation of endangered primates. The sanctuary relies entirely on donations, and I urge you to please give what you can to support the essential work that Rachel Hogan and her team are doing in Cameroon.”
In addition, Eran recognises that education and community engagement in primate conservation are absolutely vital, and he is committed to empowering the people of Cameroon to protect their endangered great apes and monkeys in the wild. As part of this commitment, he facilitated the payment of compensation to communities when our park was created, and he continues to invest in the local population through projects such as the construction of a school and health centre.
We are very lucky to have Eran as one of our Ambassadors and eternally grateful for everything that he has done and continues to do, to help care for Ape Action Africa’s rescued gorillas, chimpanzees and monkeys, and to protect those who remain in the wild.