EAST (registered charity number 1115350) started from a collaboration between Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre UK, led by the late Jim Cronin and Dr Alison Cronin, and Professor Kurtis Pei from Pingtung Wildlife Rescue Centre Taiwan.
EAST assists governments to stop the illegal wildlife trade, educate people about Asian wildlife conservation, and supports rehabilitation of endangered Asian primates.
As part of EAST's work we:
Rescue, rehabilitate and release endangered primates back into the wild. Working alongside local Government we rescue illegally kept primates. By providing a place for confiscated animals this gives the local Government capacity to continue strong law enforcement of remaining wild populations.Healthy candidates are rehabilitated and returned back to the wild.All individuals returned to the wild are monitored after release to gain valuable data contributing towards the development of Government reintroduction guidelines
Develop and support local, national and international education on various conservation topics.
Provide support to students and scientists conducting research on wildlife conservation topics.
Encourage and inspire future generations to take an active interest in conservation.