Core Values and Guiding Principles

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We imagine a future where Gorilla Doctors:

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Remains instrumental in securing a healthy, thriving population of eastern gorillas in the wild.

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Leads the world in wild great ape medicine through exceptional science, collaboration, and innovation.

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Empowers African veterinarians, scientists, conservationists, and leaders.

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Sets the standard for excellence and effectiveness in a One Health approach to wildlife conservation.

We work toward this future with an unwavering commitment to:

AWE – Revere the natural world we all share.

ONE HEALTH – Recognize that the health of animals, people, and the planet are inextricably linked.

SCIENCE – Uphold data, facts, and knowledge as our path to discovery and understanding.

COLLABORATION – Embrace diverse voices working in community to achieve lasting impact.

INTEGRITY – Choose honesty, authenticity, excellence, and respect in every moment.

COURAGE – Stay true to our values and persevere in the face of everyday and extraordinary global challenges.

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