Kiara Indonesia – Konservasi Ekosistem Alam Nusantara

Integrating Human Dimensions into Conservation Practices for the Javan Gibbons and Beyond!

About Us

Yayasan Konservasi Ekosistem Alam Nusantara
(KIARA)

Yayasan Konservasi Ekosistem Alam Nusantara (KIARA) is a registered charitable organization in Indonesia (AHU – 0016632.AH.01.04).

We are dedicated to safeguarding the Javan gibbon (Hylobates moloch), an endangered yet overlooked species found only in the remaining habitat of the island of Java.

Our vision is a future where Javan gibbon and their homes thrive alongside communities that take pride in protecting them. Through a collaborative approach, we ai to bridge scientific research with community-driven conservation efforts.

Our mission is to ensure the survival of the Javan gibbon by fostering a deep connection between people and nature.

We achieve this through:

At KIARA, we believe the song of the Javan gibbon is more than a call echoing through Java’s forests—it’s a symbol of their existence and the need to protect them. By amplifying their voice through research, education, and community action, we ensure their song is not forgotten but celebrated as a vital part of Indonesia’s natural heritage.

Together, we can keep their melodies alive, echoing through the generations as a reminder of our shared responsibility to protect them.

Our Work

What We Are Doing

Research

Conservation Education

Community Engagement

News & Blogs

Latest Blogs From Our Vault

Memoar Akhir Tahun 2024!

Narasi oleh: Atalya Veranu Rufikasari Halo kawan KIARA! Kenalin, aku Atal, mahasiswa magang MBKM dari D4 Pengelolaan Hutan, UGM. Semester...

‘Owa Butuh Hutan, Hutan juga Butuh Owa’ – Menutup Tahun 2024 dengan Kegiatan Edukasi Pagelaran Wayang Owa Jawa

Narasi: Jasmine Savitri Apa yang terbesit dalam pikiran kalian ketika mendengar kata ‘dongeng’? Pasti penuh dengan cerita seputar binatang (satwa),...

Sepenggal Kisah dari Kampung Citalahab Sentral: Perjalanan dan Cerita Magang Bersama KIARA

Narasi Oleh: Rama Putra Purnomo Halo teman-teman Kiara perkenalkan nama saya Rama Putra Purnomo mahasiswa Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang Program Studi...

Shop For A Cause

Our products are not only to spread words about the forgotten small ape from Java, but are also a small reminder of a way you’ve made a difference: 100% of the proceeds from your purchase are going to the forest-edge community who live side by side with the Javan Gibbons and endangered wildlife.

Enamel Pin

3x4 cm enamel pin, available for different Indonesian primate species, from Javan Gibbon to Sulawesi Macaque.

Wooden Puzzles

Play and learn to get close with different gibbon species through this wooden puzzle. perfect for kids and families.

Storybooks

The storybooks as communication tools to translate science, inspired by our field research activities.

Ecoprint Products

Eco-friendly products made by our partner: Ambu Halimun - the women's group from Citalahab Sentral Village

Our Power In Number

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research scholarships

For undergraduate students from Indonesia to conduct research about Javan Gibbons’ ecology and prepare them as the next generation of conservationists

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Internship Students

To have field experience and learning together with our field team in Gibbons monitoring and working together with the local community.

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VOLUNTEERS

We’ve provided an opportunity for people from all backgrounds from citizen scientists, nature enthusiasts, and students to bring science widely for public.