J.A.C.K. Primate Sanctuary

Every Live Matters: Help save orphaned chimps

On April 6, 2006, in the heart of the Congo, a baby chimpanzee named Jak was rescued from a wildlife trafficker in Lubumbashi, the second-largest city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He was freed from the rope that bound his waist and entrusted to the care of Franck and Roxane Chantereau.

Jak’s rescue led to the creation of J.A.C.K. Primate Sanctuary. We are a small but mighty organization that has grown into a powerful force against primate trafficking. What began with one chimpanzee has expanded into over 70 critical rescue missions, leading to the eradication of chimpanzee trafficking within Lubumbashi and the rescue of hundreds of other primates.

Today, our sanctuary is home to 46 chimpanzees and more than 140 other primates, each with their own story of survival and recovery. But we’re not stopping here.

At J.A.C.K., we believe every life matters, and we will continue to expand our efforts until the illegal trafficking of chimpanzees and primates is completely eradicated within the DRC. To do that, we need your help — now more than ever.

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This year, our goal is to raise $10,000.

💥Our partner, SAFE Worldwide has pledged to match your gift dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000!💥 

This means, your donation dollars are DOUBLED and we only need to raise $5,000 in donations to meet our overall goal!

DONATE NOW

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Help Protect and Heal Victims of Wildlife Trafficking

Rescuing orphans from the hands of traffickers is only half the battle. Once an orphan is rescued and relinquished into our care, they must begin the long, grueling rehabilitation process to successfully recover from the mental and physical trauma inflicted by trafficking.

It costs thousands of U.S. dollars a month to provide adequate care for a recovering chimpanzee. This includes nutritious food, specialized vet care, a surrogate mother, and a safe, enriching environment where they can heal.

Every dollar makes a difference.

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT 

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Hope for a Wild Future

With the help of your generous donations the chimpanzees currently residing at J.A.C.K. Primate Sanctuary have hope for a wild future, away from traffickers. 

Orphaned chimpanzees are entrusted into our care with the understanding that they will one day be released back into the forest where they belong. With the support of the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance and the QATO Foundation, our dream of safely releasing our rehabilitated chimpanzees back into the wild is one step closer to becoming a reality. The Boyoma Island Project, once complete, will be a 66-hectare island sanctuary that can securely accommodate up to 120 adult chimpanzees within dynamic groups while they relearn the ways of the wild before their final release. 

When you give today, you are not just saving a life; you are giving an orphaned chimpanzee the chance to run through the forest again, safe, wild, and free.

GIVE A WILD FUTURE

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