
WHO WE ARE
Chimfunshi e.V. is committed to the protection of endangered chimpanzees and supports the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage in Zambia. It is the largest sanctuary for chimpanzees that no longer have a natural home. Over 150 chimpanzees and numerous local wild animals are cared for and looked after here. About 70 staff members and their families live on the premises. Chimfunshi provides them with work, housing, medical care and runs a school for more than 220 local children.
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ANNIVERSARY BOOK
40 years of unwavering commitment!
To mark the anniversary, we have published the large-format paperback "CHIMFUNSHI - 40 Years Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage" with over 40 glossy chimpanzee photos, numerous historical documents, letters and diary excerpts from Chimfunshi's eventful history.
We show how the unique commitment of Sheila and David Siddle laid the foundations for the largest sanctuary for chimpanzees that no longer have a natural home. We document the fates of individual animals and the threats to which our closest relatives are still exposed today. The book vividly shows how the taking in of the first injured baby chimpanzee turned into a comprehensive animal protection and education project in four decades.
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CURRENT PROJECTS

School feeding program
More school meals are needed to ensure that schoolchildren's ability to learn is not impaired by hunger.
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Extension of the school
To be able to teach our more than 220 school children adequately, we need another building, desks, benches and other equipment.

A new handling facility
Our largest chimpanzee group on Chimfunshi urgently needs a new handling facility.

New outdoor enclosures
In order to provide a species-appropriate life for chimpanzees with restrictions, a special disabled enclosure urgently needs to be built.

Development of school grounds
Since our school children spend many hours outdoors, the outdoor area should become a place for living and learning.

Drinking water for all
In order to give all residents on Chimfunshi access to clean water, more wells have to be built.

are cared for on Chimfunshi

are protected by Chimfunshi

receive environmental education per year

Chimfunshi has been taking in wild animals in need.