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The Gorilla Foundation is a non-profit 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) organization founded in 1976 by Drs. Penny Patterson, Ron Cohn and the late Barbara Hiller, via a grant from the National Geographic Society. Our mission has evolved from performing pioneering research in interspecies communication through Project Koko, to applying this research to help save and learn from this remarkable species with Koko as an ambassador. Project Koko has become one of the longest running interspecies communication studies in history, the only one involving gorillas. It now includes programs in research, education and conservation, the development of the first natural gorilla sanctuary outside of Africa ( the Maui Ape Preserve ) and the expansion of our programs into Africa ( Wildlife Protectors Fund ) where there is an urgent need to put an end to the bushmeat crisis created there via pressure from foreign corporate interests. While the Gorilla Foundation is perhaps best known for Koko, the gorilla who is fluent in sign language, it also taught the late male ( silverback ) gorilla, Michael, to use sign language, fostered both gorillas' artistic abilities, and changed the world's perception of gorillas from that of "King Kong" to "Koko's Kitten."

The League of Women Voters in Portola Valley, CA is a local organization dedicated to promoting civic engagement and informed participation in the democratic process. Through nonpartisan advocacy and voter education initiatives, the League of Women Voters empowers individuals to make well-informed decisions and actively contribute to shaping their communities. Generated from their business information

Until There's A Cure, founded in 1993, is a non-profit organization based in Woodside, CA, dedicated to raising awareness and promoting compassion, understanding, and responsibility in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Through their iconic Bracelet, made from recycled PVC pipe and hand-carved in the Ovahimba tribal tradition by villagers in Namibia, the organization supports care services, food, and schooling for children in Namibia and other areas of Africa affected by the AIDS epidemic. With a mission to empower and educate people on the global issues surrounding HIV/AIDS, Until There's A Cure aims to inspire individuals to create positive change. Through their website, they explore the intersection of HIV and social injustices, providing a platform for people to connect, share stories, and get involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS.Generated from the website