# Kalaweit

> Care for gibbons and siamangs from the wildlife trade and village forest protection in Central Kalimantan and West Sumatra.

Source: https://panduanhewan.org/en/organisations/kalaweit/ · Updated 25 September 2026 · English · Bahasa Indonesia: https://panduanhewan.org/id/organisasi/kalaweit/
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**Review status:** Official-source summary; not an organisational audit.

## Published focus

Kalaweit states that it has worked to preserve Indonesia's biodiversity since 1997, beginning with gibbon protection. Its website explains that kalaweit means “gibbon” in the Dayak language. Alongside offices in France, Belgium and Switzerland, the site lists Yayasan Kalaweit Indonesia in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan. Its work is described in Borneo and Sumatra, including Siberut in the Mentawai Islands.

## Understanding its work

The website describes care centres with veterinary clinics for gibbons, siamangs and other animals taken from the trade, and forest protection through land acquisition co-managed with partner villages, such as the Dulan forest in Barito Utara. Rangers from neighbouring villages carry out patrols. Kalaweit states that it does not release gibbons into these reserves because the available territory is limited.

## Before you contact

Kalaweit states that it no longer receives animals and concentrates on caring for those already at its centres. Wildlife reports should therefore go to the local BKSDA. The main website is in French with an English version; use the official contact page for programme questions. Inclusion here is not a partnership or a funding recommendation.

## Available evidence

| Dimension | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Identity and official website | Identity as published by the organisation; not independent verification. | 2026-09-25 |
| Registration and legal form | Not independently checked against the applicable registry. | — |
| Contact ownership and confirmation | The official website is the starting point; phone and contact ownership have not been directly confirmed. | — |
| Service area and service focus | Programmes and areas summarised from the official website; capacity, hours and animal acceptance are unconfirmed. | 2026-09-25 |
| Dated activity reporting | Reporting periods, counting methods and reported outcomes have not been assessed. | — |
| Financial reporting | The availability, period and scope of financial reports have not been checked. | — |
| Independent audit | Auditor, period, report and audit scope have not been verified. | — |

Official website: https://kalaweit.org/en/home/

## Sources & references

1. [Kalaweit — Who are we?](https://kalaweit.org/en/introduction/who-are-we/)
2. [Kalaweit — Projects](https://kalaweit.org/en/introduction/projects/)
3. [Mongabay Indonesia — Sebanyak 16 Owa Dikembalikan ke Habitatnya, Ancaman Perburuan? (2023)](https://mongabay.co.id/2023/12/03/sebanyak-16-owa-dikembalikan-ke-habitatnya-ancaman-perburuan/)

## Keep exploring

- [Bornean White-bearded Gibbon](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/hylobates-albibarbis/)
- [Siamang](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/siamang/)
- [Bornean orangutan](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/bornean-orangutan/)
- [Volunteering for Animals](https://panduanhewan.org/en/guides/volunteering-for-animals/)

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Cite: PanduanHewan. (2026). Kalaweit. PanduanHewan.org. https://panduanhewan.org/en/organisations/kalaweit/