$6,650 raised by 135 donors
67% complete
$10,000 Goal
Join Us in Giving a Second Chance to Apes Affected by Wildlife Crime
Apes are just like us… They need a home, security, family, food, water, medical care, and entertainment. This is why we need your help to keep doing our important work! Your support can change lives. Join us for #GivingDayforApes to help rescue, rehabilitate, and care for these majestic creatures affected by illegal wildlife trade and habitat destruction.
Every year, chimpanzees and gorillas fall victim to the brutal wildlife trade in Cameroon. They are orphaned, abused, and left in dire conditions. Our work goes beyond rescue; we dedicate ourselves to rehabilitation and a second chance at a safe, secure and fulfilling life. Imagine a life in captivity—abused, alone, and afraid. This is the reality for many apes caught in the illegal wildlife trade.
The apes at the LWC are not just statistics; each one has a unique story, and together, they represent the heart of our cause. Currently, we provide care to 14 western lowland gorillas and 36 chimpanzees who have come to us with physical and emotional scars – like Mbolle-Annalies.Every dollar matters! Here’s how your donations make a difference...
Meet Mbolle, our brave survivor...
In 2024, the LWC were notified that a chimpanzee was living in a village on the outskirts of Bakossi National Park. Videos showed her familiarity and relaxed disposition around humans that led the team to believe she was possibly an ex-pet. It is likely that she had endured unimaginable trauma, witnessing her family killed and her own life reduced to being tied up by a rope or confined to a small cage. However, it seemed now she had been released, and she could not live free in the village for her own safety or the safety of the people that lived there. When a team was sent to assess the situation, Mbolle was found to have been attacked. With suspected machete wounds, she had severe deep cuts on her arms and legs. She was immediately transferred to the LWC for urgent medical attention.
With your support, we can continue to provide Mbolle with the medical care and safe environment she needs to make a full recovery, in the hope that soon she will be able to thrive among her peers that also reside at the LWC.
Our mission is holistic. We don’t just heal their physical scars; we address their emotional trauma and work relentlessly to ensure they lead fulfilling lives. Unfortunately, release to the wild is not yet an option due to deforestation and poaching pressures, therefore we are committed to providing long-term high quality care.
Funds from Giving Day for Apes will help fulfil the daily needs of the 50 apes under our care.
Why should you care?
Apes share more than 98% of our DNA. They experience emotions, form family bonds, and require companionship—just like us. By supporting LWC, you’re not just donating to a fund; you’re giving these sentient beings a second chance at life.
Every dollar matters! Here’s how your donations make a difference..
| $10 | Fresh veggies for a rescued chimp and gorilla for one week |
| $20 | Immune boosting supplies, such as multivitamins, onions and ginger tea |
| $30 | A wheelbarrow full of pineapples and watermelon - ape favourites! |
| $60 | Materials to build enrichment such as hammocks and puzzle feeders |
| $100 | A weeks supply of fresh Aframomum stems for our apes |
| $150 | One health check - essential for over-all wellbeing and for early detection of any health issues |
To say thank you, at the end of this years Giving Day for Apes celebration, all donors who donated $100 and up will get a free one year sponsorship of any one of our 50 beautiful apes! Donors will be contacted after October 8th to arrange their sponsorship.
With your help, we can provide a second chance for victims of the illegal wildlife trade. Every donation received between September 17th and October 8th will count toward our goal of raising $10,000 to provide ongoing care for our resident chimpanzees and gorillas.
Support the Limbe Wildlife Centre on Giving Day for Apes, and be a part of a community dedicated to protecting our closest relatives.
Want to do more...? Set up your own fundraiser!
The supporter who raises the most money for the LWC through their fundraiser will get a FREE ape sponsorship for one year!
Instructions on how to set up your own fundraiser!
Real Impact, Real Stories
Your generosity will allow us to continue sharing success stories like Mbolle's and help many other apes who deserve a second chance.
Organization name
Limbe Wildlife Centre
Continent
Africa
Apes Categories
Chimpanzees, Gorillas
Small Budget Organizations
Small Budget Organizations
Address
PO Box 10082