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Tchimpounga Stories of Hope: Lemba, Perrine, & Kimenga

February 10, 2022 — The Jane Goodall Institute’s Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center provides shelter and care for over 140 chimpanzees whose families fell victim to the illegal wildlife trade. Divided among eight age-related areas, and three forested islands, every chimpanzee at Tchimpounga receives individualized attention from a group of over 50 staff and caregivers.   Every rescued chimpanzee at Tchimpounga […]

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Tchimpounga’s Chimpanzee Welfare Index: Future of Improved Captive Welfare

November 09, 2021 — Dr. Goodall’s research demonstrating that non-human animals are sentient, complex, intelligent, compassionate, and have innate value transformed human understanding of our relationship with the natural world. It also increased reverence and respect for the other beings with whom we share our planet. Through decades of advocacy on behalf of chimpanzees, worldwide wildlife, and animals in captive facilities, Dr. Goodall and JGI have fundamentally improved life […]

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Tchimpounga Provides a Safe Haven for Rescued Chimpanzees

November 09, 2021 — JGI’s Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of Congo has been rescuing captive chimpanzees for nearly 30 years. While the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated some adjustments, that did not stop the mission. To celebrate the brave work of Tchimpounga’s staff, here are just a handful of success stories from 2020! Perrine  Just before 2020 began, […]

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Tchimpounga Story of Hope: Perrine and Zeze

March 24, 2021 — Have you met Perrine and Zeze? One of the most rewarding things about JGI’s Tchimpounga sanctuary is that rescued, orphaned chimpanzees are given and entirely new life with fellow rescued chimpanzees. These dynamics are truly unique and profoundly inspiring to watch. In Tchimpounga sanctuary, there are two very special little chimpanzees who are providing the […]

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New TV Series Features Rescued Chimpanzees of Tchimpounga

January 05, 2021 — For nearly 50 years, Dr. Goodall has had a vision to create a better world for all. Integral to this vision is the idea that every individual has a role to play and is important – both human and nonhuman animals alike. That is why Jane founded Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of […]

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A Story of Hope: Johana, Rickita, & Tina

October 05, 2020 — Since 1992, staff at the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center have rescued hundreds of orphaned chimpanzees from the region’s illegal wildlife trade. Most recently, the Jane Goodall Institute saved the lives of three chimpanzees — Johana, Rickita, and Tina — from horrid conditions as illegal pets in Angola.  In order to ensure a secure and successful […]

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A Mother for Rescued Orphan Chimpanzees: Antonette

October 05, 2020 — When a young orphaned chimpanzee arrives at the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center, they are often in terrible physical and emotional condition. Chimpanzees, like human children, have a long development period and often rely on their mothers until the age of 8 or older. When they are torn from their mothers as infants, or struggle as […]

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The Smell of Success in Fight Against Wildlife Trade

October 05, 2020 — The Jane Goodall Institute maintains a dedicated mission to improve the welfare of chimpanzees, battling ongoing threats to their existence in the wild and well-being in sanctuaries. But protecting chimpanzees in Republic of the Congo (RoC) often proves to be complicated work. At the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center, alongside best-in-class welfare standards and community-centered conservation […]

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Chimp Guardian Update

October 21, 2019 — The chimpanzees at JGI’s Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of Congo have been given a second chance. From tragedy their lives have new hope and new friends through the JGI staff and fellow rescued chimpanzees. Thanks to your support, these amazing, dynamic chimpanzees are able to live happy, health lives without fear. These […]

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Top Five Cutest Chimp Moments from Tchimpounga

December 24, 2018 — New Tchimpounga rescue Kabi hangs out and impresses with his multitasking skills. You can become his Chimp Guardian here.

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