Hope for 49 Precious Lives and so many more…
Every day, great apes are disappearing from our planet. Poaching, habitat destruction, and the illegal wildlife trade are pushing them closer to extinction. The Democratic Republic of Congo is home to one of the last great forests where apes still roam free — but even here, their future is under threat.
At J.A.C.K., we stand on the frontlines of this crisis. Today, we care for 49 rescued great apes — from playful 3-year-olds to wise 23-year-olds — each one a survivor of violence, loss, and trauma.
War and economic hardship weigh heavily on our country. We live with daily uncertainty, never knowing what tomorrow will bring. But no matter the challenges, we fight to keep every stomach full, provide urgent veterinary care, and give each orphan the safety and love they have been robbed of.
Our surrogate mothers cradle the youngest, offering comfort and stability to babies stolen from the wild. Each one represents a species fighting for its very survival.
Great Apes are running out of time
The apes of Congo cannot wait. Their forest is shrinking, their numbers are falling. But together, we can give them today — and fight for their tomorrow.
