Protecting Ethiopia Gelada species of Old Monkey

With your generous support, MHO continues to advance its mission and effectively implement its broader organizational objectives. However, funding dedicated specifically to the project titled Protecting Ethiopia’s Gelada Species of Old Monkey has remained extremely limited during this reporting period. As a result, despite our strong commitment to conserving this unique primate species, we were unable to mobilize field teams to the designated national park area, which is located more than 600 kilometers from our head office. The distance, combined with the financial constraints, made field deployment and preliminary assessment activities unattainable during the reporting timeframe.

MHO recognizes that long-term organizational success and the sustainability of its interventions depend greatly on the ability to secure consistent, predictable, and sufficient resources. Sustainable conservation efforts require not only technical expertise but also reliable funding to maintain ongoing field presence, community engagement, and ecological monitoring. We firmly believe that no intervention can meaningfully improve the well-being of vulnerable ecosystems or marginalized communities unless the implementing organization can operate continuously, without interruption caused by funding gaps. This principle guides our operational approach and reinforces the need for strengthened investment in mission-driven projects such as this one.

Despite the challenges faced, MHO remains committed to the protection of Ethiopia’s Gelada population and to the broader goals of biodiversity conservation. During this reporting period, our inability to travel to the national park and conduct planned activities underscores the urgent need for additional financial support to initiate fieldwork, implement conservation measures, and engage local stakeholders. We respectfully reaffirm our dedication to this important project and remain prepared to deploy our team and launch key interventions immediately once adequate resources become available. Your continued partnership is essential to ensuring that this rare and iconic species receives the protection it urgently needs