Welcome!
Art of Conservation, Inc. (AoC) works in poor rural communities surrounding Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, teaching schoolchildren about the importance of maintaining a healthy environment for both people and animals and instilling them with an understanding and respect for themselves, their peers, and the natural world.

photos by Molly Feltner

Julie's Blog
Get up-to-date news on the projects' activities, mountain gorillas, protecting endangered animals, artists, kids in action, and more...

Art for Gorillas at Wildlife Direct.
www.artforgorillas.wildlifedirect.org

News
Hear from the Director in her own words. Watch our multimedia presentation.

Art for Gorillas is roaring for help to protect lions. Kids in Rwanda are making lion masks to send to children in Kenya. View their great artwork.

photo by Michael Loyd Young

For more information, please write to
julie@art-of-conservation.com

Sow a Little, a song recorded specifically for Art of Conservation by New York-based musicians KaiserCartel. Read all about it on the National Geographic's The Great Apes Blog

AoC's Methodology
AoC approaches learning through a unique method, using visual, auditory, and performance arts to teach lessons and inspire creativity in its students.

Purpose
AoC exists to address the health conflicts that arise as a result of human and mountain gorilla populations living side by side around Volcanoes National Park. AoC recognizes the interconnectedness and necessity of good health in both populations, and in educating the local people. In partnership with other organizations which attend to the healthcare of the gorillas and people, AoC seeks to fill the education gap through its activities.

Vision
Currently working with two local schools, AoC aims to mainstream its approach so that Rwandans can teach its curricula in all schools around the park.