The Bekantan Twins Project

About Gabby and Ghea

Gabriella and Giovanna Thohir are sixteen-year-old students who are actively campaigning to help save one of Indonesia’s rare and iminishing species, Monyet Bekantan.

Although they were born and raised here in Jakarta, Indonesia,both girls are passionate about bekantans, even taking the time to travel and visit the bekantans’ natural habitat in Kalimantan.

Step 1: Initiation

The initial research about Monyet Bekantan. In this stage, the girls travelled to South Kalimantan to view the bekantans’ natural habitat. They met an expert on bekantan and conservation activist, Professor M. Arief Soendjoto as well. Many things came to light, as the girls discovered that the situation is more dire than what it seemed

Step 2: Activation

This stage revolves around creating an approachable environment for people to view and participate the progress of the campaign. The Activation program will be in one of Indonesia’s mall, where information about the campaign, website, and actions so far can be publicized. The girls will also sell merchandises, hold a photo exhibition, entertain guests and provide the opportunity for mall goers to donate money. All money received will go the Replantation Stage of our Campaign. "We are all excited to announce that this event will be held at Mall Kota Kasablanka on June 15th, 2014! We would love for you to come and join us there! This event is Open for Public and everyone is invited to join! Donate money and buy our merchandises, all money will go to the Replanting Phase! We hope to see you there! - Gabby and Ghea"

Step 3: Replantation

Using the money raised, the girls will then replant the trees in one of the bekantans’ thinning conservation areas in Pulau Kaget. At the Replantation stage, the girls are hoping to get local participation, as it will provide a much greater impact on their community. From then on, Professor M. Arief Soendjoto will overlook the state of Pulau Bekantan.