About Chimpanzee Trust
Promoting the understanding, appreciation, and protection of chimpanzees since 1998
Saving Uganda's Chimpanzees
The Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust (Chimpanzee Trust) was established in 1998 to promote the conservation of chimpanzees and their natural habitats across Uganda.
We combine world-class sanctuary care at Ngamba Island with wild corridor protection, community education, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation across the Albertine Rift ecosystem.
Our Mission
To promote the understanding, appreciation, and protection of chimpanzees and their habitats in Uganda.
Our Vision
A world where chimpanzees thrive in their natural habitats and protected sanctuary havens for generations to come.
Our Core Values
The guiding principles that steer our sanctuary care, field conservation science, and institutional integrity.
01. Dedication to Welfare
Paramount importance is attached to the physical and emotional care of chimpanzees living in our sanctuary and in the wild.
02. Professionalism
All conservation activities strictly adhere to high scientific standards, international sanctuary protocols, and ethical governance.
03. Integrity & Trust
Honesty, full financial transparency, and accountability for every donor dollar and government partnership.
04. Teamwork & Partnership
Collaboration with local forest communities, UWA, Jane Goodall Institute, and global primate welfare organizations.
05. Efficiency & Impact
Practical, measurable interventions to maximize resource impact for chimpanzee health and habitat recovery.
Key Result Areas (KRAs)
Our strategic priorities driving sanctuary operations, habitat restoration, and financial sustainability.
Meet Our Dedicated Leadership
Learn more about the caregivers, veterinarians, and conservationists who make our work possible every day.