The Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust is committed to providing welfare to the chimpanzees at Ngamba Island Sanctuary as well as to the conservation of this endangered species in Uganda and Africa.

MISSION
To sustainably conserve Chimpanzees in their habitats and provide captive care to those who cannot survive in the wild

VISION
“By 2023, maintain a stable chimpanzee population in the Northern Albertine Rift and achieve self-sustainability in captive management”

Founded in 1998, The Chimpanzee Trust has become a leading organization in the areas of 1) chimpanzee-focused environmental conservation, 2) excellence in the care & welfare of rescued chimpanzees, 3) increased public awareness of broader conservation issues with the chimpanzee as a key flagship species, and 4) engagement with communities living alongside chimpanzee populations.

Areas of focus include:

The daily care and lifetime welfare of the 49 rescued chimpanzees living at the Ngamba Island Sanctuary who cannot be returned to the wild;
The long-term management and viability of the sanctuary;
The intervention and assistance of individuals in the wild when deemed necessary;
The conservation education of the Ugandan public with particular emphasis on chimpanzees;
Ecotourism, community participation, capacity building through training, and building viable regional, national and international partnerships on chimpanzee conservation