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The Okapi Fund For Nature Conservation In The Democratic Republic Of Congo

Focon

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1157294
Status
Registered
Registered
June 3, 2014
Legal form
Charitable company

Address

Address
C/O Sedulo
Office 605
Albert House
256 - 260 Old Street
London
United Kingdom
EC1V 9DD

Contact

Phone
+243890808880
Email
[email protected]

Activities

THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND BIODIVERSITY OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, WITH PRIORITY FOCUS ON DRCS NATIONAL SYSTEM OF PROTECTED AREAS. THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THAT SUPPORTS THE CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY IN DRC.

Objects: To Promote For The Benefit Of The Public, The Conservation, Protection And Improvement Of The Natural Environment And Biodiversity Of The Democratic Republic Of The Congo (Drc), With Priority Focus On Drcs National System Of Protected Areas.to Promote, For The Benefit Of The Public, Sustainable Development That Supports The Conservation Of Biodiversity In Drc, In Particular The Protected Areas And/or Other Conservation Areas Of Significant Ecological Value And/or Significant Biological Importance Including:(a) The Preservation, Conservation And The Protection Of The Environment And The Sustainable Use Of Natural Resources; And(b) The Relief Of Poverty And The Improvement Of The Conditions Of Life For The Benefit Of Populations Living In And Around Protected Areas And Other Areas Of Significant Ecological Conservation And/or Significant Biological Importance.andto Advance The Education Of The Public On Environmental Issues Including The Biodiversity, Conservation, Sustainability And Management Of Drcs Protected Areas And/or Other Areas Of Significant Ecological Conservation And/or Significant Biological Importance.sustainable Development Is Defined As Development Which Meets The Needs Of The Present Without Compromising The Ability Of Future Generations To Meet Their Own Needs.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations
What
Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment
Who
The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Country
Congo (Democratic Republic)

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
Dec. 31, 2024 £1,188,567 £1,034,978 £51,075,384 3
Dec. 31, 2023 £22,304,900 £975,935 £46,284,844 3
Dec. 31, 2022 £3,673,046 £705,933 £22,412,108 3
Dec. 31, 2021 £573,559 £443,326 £20,947,060 2
Dec. 31, 2020 £6,230,850 £658,929 £19,166,688 2

Trustees

Name Appointed
Agnes Kasongo Nov. 28, 2022
Beto Nyongolo Nov. 28, 2022
Dieudonne Athanase Musibono Eyul Anki-Ayorwu May 21, 2018
Gloria Assimbo Nov. 28, 2022
Kerstin Laabs Dec. 17, 2024
Robert CRAIG Oct. 20, 2024
Samy Mankoto Mambaelele May 21, 2018
Victor Kabengele wa Kadilu Nov. 28, 2022