J.A.C.K. (Jeunes Animaux Confisqués au Katanga) is an independent, self-funded NGO established in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo in 2006. The organization’s main focus is the rehabilitation of over a hundred primates that have been confiscated and rescued by environmental authorities.
J.A.C.K.’s mission is to provide a haven of peace where these primates, primarily chimpanzees and monkeys, can be rehabilitated with the goal of eventually returning them to the forest. However, the organization faces a growing challenge as the rapid population growth in the Congo is leading to the deforestation of the region to meet the demand for resources.
As a result, J.A.C.K. has become one of the last bastions where these endangered primate species can find refuge and live in peace. The organization relies solely on donations from the public to fund its operations and care for its animal residents. Through its work, J.A.C.K. aims to make a difference in the conservation of these primates and their natural habitats.
