Calendar of Events

Orang Utan Republik Foundation volunteers will be doing outreach, education, and fundraising events on a continuous basis in communities across the country and around the world.  This page will list those events that are open to the public so that you or your friends can learn more about and support OURF’s efforts to raise awareness in order to save the species.  If you are interested in hosting an event, please contact us at info@OrangUtanRepublik.org.  We can discuss various ways you can get involved to make a difference. 


FLORIDA - 2025

florida fundraiser

Event: Hope in the Canopy: Orangutan Tales & Tea with Dr. Gary Shapiro

Location: 631 N Mayo St., Crystal Beach FL, 34681

Date/Time:  June 28/ 1-4 pm

Description of Event: You're invited to a special Florida gathering in support of orangutan conservation — hosted by Cheryl Parrish, Board Member and Treasurer of the Orang Utan Republik Foundation, at her beautiful home in Crystal Beach.

This intimate fundraiser brings together friends, wildlife advocates, and local changemakers for an inspiring afternoon filled with purpose and passion. The event will feature Dr. Gary Shapiro, co-founder and President of the Orang Utan Republik Foundation and longtime champion for orangutans, as our special guest.

For more information and highlights, visit tinyurl.com/florida-fundraiser or rsvp@orangutanrepublik.org.


INDONESIA 2025

OCS ceremony

Event: 20th Anniversary Ceremonies of the Orangutan Caring Scholarship Program

Locations/Dates: Banda Aceh, Sumatra (July 10); Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan (July 16); Pontianak, West Kalimantan (July 21); Samarinda, East Kalimantan (July 24).

Description of Event: OURF will be awarding 30 multi-year scholarships to students in four ceremonies over a 2 week period including celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Orangutan Caring Scholarship program.  Some of the ceremonies will be liverstreamed. For more information follow https://www.facebook.com/OrangUtanRepublik

 


INTERNATIONAL 2025

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Event: International Orangutan Day

Location: Globally- local events TBA

Date:  August 19, 2025

Description of Event: A day set aside for orangutans. more at https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/international-orangutan-day/ 


INTERNATIONAL 2025

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Event: Orangutan Caring Week

Location: Globally- local events TBA

Date:  November 9-15, 2025

Description of Event: A week set aside for orangutans. more at www.orangutancaringweek.org.