Dorothy Basemera
Communications and Marketing Officer
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is taking part in Giving Day for Apes 2026. Join us as we rally to raise $40,000 to provide essential food, veterinary medicine, and dedicated care for our 53 rescued chimpanzees.
Giving Day for Apes 2026
Global 24-Hour Conservation Event • Main Event: October 6, 2026
We are thrilled to announce that Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is officially taking part in Giving Day for Apes 2026 — a global 24-hour campaign dedicated to safeguarding and enhancing the welfare of our closest living relatives.
Early giving officially opened on September 15th, building momentum toward our main 24-hour global giving event on October 6th, 2026. Together with friends, partners, and wildlife champions across the globe, we are aiming to raise $40,000 to provide vital nutrition, lifelong sanctuary, and specialized veterinary care for the 53 orphaned and rescued chimpanzees who call Ngamba Island home.
Every Gift Creates Meaningful Change
Every dollar donated directly impacts our daily sanctuary operations on Lake Victoria. Whether it is providing a single meal of fresh fruit or funding a full month of expert medical attention, your generosity transforms lives. Choose a giving tier below or enter a custom amount on our official campaign page:
Provides wholesome, nutritious food for one chimpanzee for an entire day.
Give $15
Helps feed one chimpanzee four balanced, healthy meals daily for an entire month.
Give $100
Provides a full day of nutritious food and fresh enrichment for all 53 resident chimpanzees.
Feed All 53 Chimps
Supports a dedicated caregiver for a month, ensuring compassionate, around-the-clock behavioral care.
Support a Caregiver
Covers comprehensive veterinary check-ups, diagnostic supplies, and preventive treatments for three full months.
Fund Healthcare
Feeds the entire chimpanzee colony of 53 rescued individuals across the sanctuary for an entire month.
Sponsor 1 Month Food
What is Giving Day for Apes?
Giving Day for Apes is an international 24-hour campaign organized annually by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS). It unites ape sanctuaries, rescue centers, and conservation organizations from Africa, Asia, and North America under a common purpose: raising vital resources and awareness for apes who cannot survive in the wild without protected care.
For Ngamba Island, this campaign is essential. Many of our resident chimpanzees were confiscated from poachers, survived the illegal pet trade, or were orphaned through habitat loss across Uganda. Because they cannot be released back into the wild, Ngamba Island provides a secure 100-acre tropical rainforest island sanctuary where they roam freely, climb, socialize, and thrive with dignity.
How Your Contribution Powers Daily Sanctuary Life
Caring for 53 active, intelligent chimpanzees is an immense daily commitment:
- Over 1 Ton of Fresh Food Daily: Each adult chimpanzee consumes approximately 20 kilograms of nutritious fruits, leafy greens, posho, and seeds every single day, brought by boat across Lake Victoria.
- Expert Veterinary Medicine: Routine health examinations, dental interventions, vaccinations, and specialized geriatric care for our aging chimps.
- Enrichment & Psychological Welfare: Daily puzzles, nesting materials, and stimulation designed by our primate behavior specialists.
- Dedicated Staff & Caregivers: 24/7 care provided by experienced Ugandan caregivers and veterinarians who share close bonds with every chimpanzee.
Can’t Donate Today? Help Us Share the Campaign
If you aren’t in a position to give financially today, you can still play a pivotal role in this campaign:
- Share our campaign link with friends, family, and colleagues on WhatsApp, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.
- Post about Ngamba Island’s work using the hashtags #GivingDayForApes and #NgambaChimps.
- Encourage your workplace or community group to form a giving circle or match donations.
Campaign Details At A Glance
- Early Giving: Open from September 15, 2026
- Main Event: October 6, 2026 (24-hour global marathon)
- Fundraising Target: $40,000 USD
- Official Giving Portal: givingdayforapes.org/organization/Cswct-Ngamba-Island
Together, we can reach our $40,000 goal, strengthen sanctuary operations at Ngamba Island, and celebrate the incredible impact our global community makes on Giving Day. Thank you for standing with the chimpanzees!
Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust (Chimpanzee Trust)
Plot 1, Bank Close, P.O. Box 884, Entebbe, Uganda
Email: info@chimpanzeetrust.org | Phone: +256 755 221 608
Website: chimpanzeetrust.org
