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Introducing our Honorary President, Eran Moas

Ape Action Africa is proud to announce the appointment of philanthropist and entrepreneur Eran Moas as its Honorary President.

A committed supporter of Ape Action Africa since 1999, Eran Moas first came to the Mefou Primate Sanctuary as a volunteer, dedicating several months to hands-on involvement in primate rescue, rehabilitation, and daily care. During this time, he developed a deep respect for the endangered gorillas, chimpanzees, and monkeys rescued from the illegal wildlife trade in Cameroon, forming a long-standing bond with both the primates and the organisation’s mission.

Driven by the urgent threats facing Cameroon’s endangered primates, Eran’s support continued long after he was no longer able to volunteer on site. He became one of Ape Action Africa’s most significant long-term donors and a dedicated advocate for primate conservation, helping to raise international awareness, secure essential funding, and strengthen recognition of the sanctuary’s vital role in wildlife protection.

Eran Moas’ contributions have been instrumental to Ape Action Africa’s survival and growth over the past two decades. His support has enabled critical rescues and wildlife confiscations, the donation of vehicles, generators, and essential supplies, the construction and maintenance of primate enclosures, and assistance with core operational costs during some of the organisation’s most challenging periods.

His involvement has also supported major conservation milestones, including the historic 2019 reintroduction of a gorilla to the wild in Cameroon and a key role in safeguarding significant areas of the Ebo Forest from proposed logging concessions in 2020. These achievements reflect Eran’s long-standing commitment to primate conservation, habitat protection, and the future of endangered species in Cameroon.

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In addition, Eran Moas recognises that education and community engagement are essential to effective primate conservation in Cameroon. He is deeply committed to empowering local communities to protect endangered great apes and monkeys in the wild, understanding that long-term conservation success depends on the people who live alongside these species.

As part of this commitment, Eran facilitated the payment of compensation to local communities during the creation of the protected park surrounding the Mefou Primate Sanctuary. He continues to invest in community development initiatives that support both people and conservation, including the construction of a local school and a health centre, helping improve access to education and healthcare while strengthening relationships between conservation efforts and surrounding communities.

Ape Action Africa is extremely fortunate to have Eran Moas as one of its Ambassadors and is deeply grateful for his ongoing support. His continued commitment helps provide lifelong care for rescued gorillas, chimpanzees, and monkeys at the sanctuary, while also contributing to the protection of endangered primates and their habitats across Cameroon.