WHO WE ARE
Chimfunshi e.V. is a non-profit conservation organisation dedicated to protecting endangered chimpanzees and supporting the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage in Zambia. Together we have created the largest chimpanzee sanctuary in the world, protecting 10,000 hectares of land. Chimfunshi provides employment, housing, access to clean water, education and training, and basic medical care for the people of the region. We also work in schools in Germany to inspire children to protect species and the environment.
CHIMP SPONSORSHIP
Become a chimp sponsor today!
Support the work of the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage in Zambia and help us to save even more chimpanzees in need. With a sponsorship starting at 10€ per month or 120€ per year you cover a part of the costs for care and medical treatment of one chimpanzee. With this you can give an abused chimpanzee a species-appropriate habitat from the comfort of your own home!
As a chimp sponsor you will receive a certificate and information about your sponsored chimpanzee at least once a year. You can also give a sponsorship as a gift and make the recipient and a chimpanzee happy. Show your solidarity with our closest relatives!
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MORE THAN AN ORPHANAGE
Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage is one of the oldest chimpanzee sanctuaries in the world, taking in endangered chimpanzees from all over the world and caring for them for the rest of their lives. Chimfunshi is also one of the last places in Zambia's Copperbelt region where wildlife is protected. Zambian wildlife is rescued, rehabilitated and released on thousands of hectares of land.
Chimfunshi aims to create a living space for the local community that provides an attractive and sustainable livelihood through diverse and secure jobs, education and health services, and a stable infrastructure.
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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New bus for our school
Due to the extensive catchment area of our school, we urgently need a second bus to take all children to school.
A new handling facility
Our largest chimpanzee group on Chimfunshi urgently needs a new handling facility.
New outdoor enclosure
In order to enable all rescued chimpanzees to live a species-appropriate life, another forest enclosure must be built urgently.
New sanitary facilities
The sanitary facilities at our school must be renovated in short time to ensure better hygiene and health and fewer absences.
Electricity for new buildings
In order for the new school buildings to also have a power supply, additional solar modules must be installed.
are cared for on Chimfunshi
are protected by Chimfunshi
receive environmental education per year
Chimfunshi has been taking in wild animals in need.
