Caring for Orphaned Primates and Safeguarding Wildlife in the Heart of the Congo

Our Mission

Rescue. Rehabilitate. Release. 

Imagine a Congo where primates roam freely, unthreatened by the perils of poaching and wildlife trafficking. 

Picture a sanctuary where the victims of these trades are nurtured back to health and returned to their rightful place in nature. 

At the heart of this vision lies the Lwiro Primates Rehabilitation Center in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 

Join us to give LPRC the support it needs to responsibly reintroduce chimpanzees and monkeys to their natural habitats, ensuring their safety and well-being.

How you can help

Ninety percent of the world's remaining eastern chimpanzees live in the Democratic Republic of Congo.  Habitat loss, poaching, and illegal wildlife trafficking have them facing extinction. 

But there is hope. 

Working in the most vital region on earth for the survival of this iconic species, LPRC is ideally situated to ensure the survival of our closest animal cousins. 

And you can be part of this journey. Make a donation today. Large or small, every contribution is a step toward a better future for Congo's endangered primates.

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Lwiro Primate Fund:

Authorized by the U.S. government to participate in federal grants
Gold Seal rated by Candid
Approved charity in the Combined Federal Campaign
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