Chimpanzee Conservation Center

A nonprofit organization

$3,666 raised by 54 donors

37% complete

$10,000 Goal

As the only chimpanzee sanctuary in Guinea, Africa, we are on a mission to protect Western Chimpanzees and their habitat.

OUR MISSION

RESCUE	- offering sanctuary for orphans saved from illegal trafficking
PROTECT	- working with local ecoguards to protect and preserve the wild chimpanzee population
RELEASE	- rehabilitating rescued chimpanzees, aiming for their eventual release and rewilding
CONSERVE	- partnering with local communities to protect the chimpanzee's natural habitat
EDUCATE	- raising conservation awareness in local communities and schools as well as globally

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All donations made on October 8th can potentially multiply the CCC's funds by helping us win prizes, thanks to the Global Federation of Sanctuary Animals (GFAS) and its supporters. All the funds raised will go towards the chimpanzees' care. The CCC currently cares for 61 chimpanzees ranging from one year old to 30 years old and monitors seven released adult chimpanzees and their offsprings.

At the CCC, we pride ourselves on working closely with local communities, our caregivers spend time with each chimp, and we employ over 30 national staff.

WHAT YOUR SUPPORT DOES

The cost of taking care of these chimps is substantial. Baby chimps are fed with infant formula and adult chimps eat several tons of fruits and vegetables every week.

Every $1 (8,600 Guinean Francs) = 1 banana meal for a chimp, 2 baby bottles of milk, 1 group meal of fruit, 1 liter of fuel for a vehicle, or 1 meal for a caretaker.

∗∗∗ OUR 2024 SPOTLIGHT IS SIAKA ∗∗∗

At the end of December 2023, Siaka arrived at the sanctuary and was named in honor of the curator of the Haut-Niger National Park who participated in his rescue. Siaka was 2 months old at the time and needed treatment for an infection caused by a dog bite. At first, Siaka was very small and spent a lot of time sleeping and nursing. He now enjoys spending time with his caretakers, playing, going for walks, and growing stronger. His trained caregivers are dedicated to his development, comfort, and nutritional needs.

THE WESTERN CHIMPANZEE: OUR CLOSEST RELATIVE, YET ON THE BRINK OF EXTINCTION.

Chimpanzees have already disappeared from 4 African countries which were originally within their range. Massive deforestation, animal trafficking, and diseases transferred from humans have dangerously accelerated their decline. The subspecies found in Guinea is the most endangered and is considered critically endangered.

Guinea remains the country with the largest population of chimpanzees in West Africa, yet it's also a major hub for animal trafficking. Thus, our center's presence is crucial for the conservation of chimpanzees.

The Chimpanzee Conservation Center rescues and rehabilitates orphaned chimpanzees who have been victims of the pet trade, hunting, or human-chimpanzees conflict. They are confiscated by the authorities and placed under the CCC care. The center's existence encourages authorities to enforce the laws and combat trafficking, further protecting wild chimpanzee populations. Chimpanzees, being incredibly intelligent and strong creatures, cannot be housed anywhere else as there are no other suitable facilities.