CSWCT Ngamba Island

Founded in 1998, Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is dedicated to the care and well-being of its animals while preserving the island's unique ecosystem.

Ngamba Island is home to now 54 chimpanzees, each with a history of hardship, having been rescued from the pet trade, losing their families, and lacking a safe place to thrive. Today, the sanctuary offers them a fresh start—a new home where they can form bonds, express natural behaviors, and live as they were meant to.

On this 95-acre forested island, these chimpanzees are free to roam, climb trees, make friends, and learn the meaning of family and community.

To ensure the sanctuary's sustainability and continue providing this safe haven, we aim to raise USD 30,000 this year. Every donation makes a difference in helping us secure a future for these incredible animals.

Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of its chimpanzee residents by providing comprehensive veterinary care, nutritious meals, proper infrastructure, and retaining the skilled personnel that have stayed with us over the years. However, the rising cost of living has significantly increased our expenses for feeding, healthcare, maintaining the sanctuary's facilities and is forcing dedicated and committed staff to seek better employment elsewhere.

We need your continued support, to sustain our operations at Ngamba Island for the remainder of the year and into 2025.

On behalf of the 53 chimpanzees who call Ngamba Island home, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your kindness and generosity.

Let us work together to reach our goal of $30,000 on this year's Giving Day for Apes to enable us to continue this vital work.

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