Rescue Orphaned Primates

Your ongoing support plays a pivotal role in enabling PASA and our member sanctuaries to combat wildlife trafficking and rescue and provide care for orphaned primates. Thanks to your contributions, we are making significant strides in protecting chimpanzees, who rightfully belong in the safety of the forest rather than suffering at the hands of poachers and traffickers spurred by international demand. Only by tackling the illegal wildlife trade can be stem the flow of orphaned and abused primates into our member sanctuaries.

Through initiatives like PASA’s Action for Chimpanzees project, we are actively reducing poaching and trafficking across West and Central Africa. This project brings together wildlife sanctuaries, local governments, researchers, and other NGOs to address the trade in endangered chimpanzees. Using a combination of capacity building, field research, public awareness, and innovative scientific techniques, we are employing a multi-faceted approach to reduce the illegal wildlife trade through several different routes.  A recent highlight was a training session held for law enforcement officers in Côte d'Ivoire, aimed at strengthening their ability to fight the illegal wildlife trade. This session brought together forest patrol officers, special unit officers, maritime police, and wildlife officials, all of whom gained invaluable insights into both domestic and international wildlife laws. The training emphasized interactive, small-group lessons designed to equip participants with new methods for detecting and investigating wildlife crimes.

Iris Ho, PASA’s Head of Campaigns and Policy, who attended the workshop, was particularly inspired by the enthusiasm and dedication of the participants. She noted, "It is encouraging to see how invested local law enforcement are in tackling wildlife crime. We hope the training will strengthen commitment and ignite cross-stakeholder collaboration to curb trafficking. We have a chance to make a real impact by fostering collaborations like these.”

Your donations are crucial for conducting these important training sessions and building local capacity to protect endangered apes and monkeys. By supporting PASA, you join forces with local wildlife heroes, empowering them to provide greater security for primates and to continue the vital fight against poachers and traffickers.

We appreciate your continued support, which makes these impactful initiatives possible. Together, we are making a tangible difference in the fight against wildlife trafficking and helping to keep chimpanzees and other endangered primates safe in their natural habitats. Thank you for being a part of this crucial effort. Your commitment is invaluable to our ongoing success.

Photos by Iris Ho, PASA and Roberto García-Roa, Sanaga Yong Chimpanzee Rescue.

While Jenny's journey, our most recent rescue success, began with heartbreaking challenges, it is your generous support that has woven a happy ending into her story. You have helped rescue Jenny and give her a joyful, vibrant future. 

Jenny, a chimpanzee in Gabon, has lived through profound hardships. Kidnapped from her family as an infant and sold into the illegal pet trade, she was initially cherished as a novelty pet. However, as she matured and became too large to safely be around people, her life became one of confinement behind bars. The loneliness and trauma she endured in her barren cage were unimaginable.

Her plight worsened when her owners abandoned her, leaving her to fend for herself. Isolated and forgotten, Jenny survived only because a compassionate neighbor provided her with food scraps. Our hearts break to think about what Jenny went through during these dark days, but despite these adversities, Jenny clung to life.

For weeks, possibly months, Jenny suffered alone, in an emaciated and weak condition. Thankfully, authorities in Gabon intervened, ensuring she received the necessary food and medical attention. A PASA colleague found out about Jenny and alerted us to her plight. He then played a crucial role in her recovery, offering fresh vegetables, water, and companionship. He even gave her a stuffed animal, which she immediately embraced, finding solace in her solitude.

However, Jenny was still by herself and was too strong for her temporary cage. She posed a risk to herself and others. It was crucial that she was relocated to a sanctuary without delay for both her safety and her emotional welfare.

Thanks to your support, Jenny was successfully moved to the safety of Parc de la Lékédi, a PASA member sanctuary in Gabon. The window to act was narrow, but your help made it possible for us to leap into action right away.

We’re delighted to say that Jenny’s world has been utterly transformed. She now enjoys the safety and security she deserves, receiving the highest standard of expert care. Soon, Jenny will be introduced to fellow chimpanzees, allowing her to build a new family and form lasting bonds after years of solitude. She will once again roam in lush, forested enclosures - experiencing the joys of freedom and exploration that every chimpanzee should. Your role in this vital rescue has not only saved a precious life but has also sparked a bright future full of hope and happiness for Jenny. Thank you for making such a profound difference.

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• http://pasa.org