![]() ![]() The partnership with ESC will enable NFF to build upon their work that is important to imperiled wildlife, with one-third of the species listed under the Endangered Species Act that find food and shelter on these public lands. The National Forest Foundation (NFF) helps protect the 193 million acres of the country’s National Forests and Grasslands. “The support of ESC will provide critical support for our dedicated trackers, anti-poachers and scientists who are in the forests every day, protecting gorillas and other endangered species.” “Partnering with ESC means that there is now a very special way for people to directly help save gorillas,” said Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund President, CEO, and Chief Scientist, Dr. Founded by Dian Fossey more than 50 years ago, their model combining boots-on-the-ground protection, scientific research and support of local communities has helped prevent the extinction of one of the one of the planet’s most at-risk species. The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is the world’s largest and longest-running organization fully dedicated to gorilla conservation. “Our company mission to support wildlife conservation through our GiveBack partners is made possible by the strong sales of our premium chocolate, in conjunction with our Fair Trade practices, social engagement and education.” “As our newest GiveBack Partners, we are thrilled to support the work of The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and The National Forest Foundation,” said ESC CEO, Curt Vander Meer. ESC’s partners are guaranteed a minimum annual donation of $10,000 and can use the funds on projects they deem important to their conservation efforts. Over the last three years ESC has given $1.7 million back to conservation organizations through the GiveBack Program. INDIANAPOLIS, IN – January 29, 2019 – Endangered Species Chocolate (ESC), the premium chocolate brand that ranks number one in the natural chocolate category, today named The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and the National Forest Foundation as their 2019 – 2021 GiveBack Partners.ĮSC dedicates 10% of their annual net profits to their GiveBack Partners. Ellen DeGeneres and Jeff Kleeman executive produced for A Very Good Production.Partners receive 10% of ESC’s net profits to fund projects to help wildlife thrive “Saving the Gorillas” is directed by Abigail Harper and executive produced by Christopher Collins, Lydia Tenaglia, and Craig H. “Saving the Gorillas” also marks a new genre for the talk show host, as she is primarily associated with comedy. In 2020, toward the end of its 22-season run, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” became mired in controversy with allegations of mistreatment and misconduct behind the scenes. ![]() This documentary marks DeGeneres’s return to television after her long running self-titled talk show came to an end in May 2022. “Their impact on conservation and the immediate community in Rwanda is an inspiration for all.” Shepherd, executive vice president at Zero Point Zero Production. “We are so thrilled to partner with Ellen, Portia, and their team to bring this amazing Gorilla conservation journey to life on screen,” said Craig H. The documentary showcases the challenges that went along with this large-scale project, including earthquakes and COVID-19. The journey began as a birthday gift from DeGeneres’s wife, Portia de Rossi, and turned into a far larger endeavor as they delved into architectural and landscaping plans to bring the campus to life. “There’s nothing that keeps you more present, more in the moment, than sitting with gorillas.” “Every single thing has led me to just have a big enough platform to say, ‘Look at work Dian Fossey did,’” DeGeneres says. ![]()
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