Hope for 49 Precious Ape Lives residing at J.A.C.K.
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.
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.
You can be a changemaker!
Willing to help? Here are a few ideas to fundraise / spread awareness and be part of THEIR future:
- “Adopt” a chimp virtually: choose a specific ape and share its story tosponsor it or raise money from friends and family
- Sponsored challenges: run 5 km, cycle, bake cakes… friends pledge money for every achievement.
- Birthday fundraiser: ask friends and relatives to donate to J.A.C.K. instead of giving a gift.
- Be a micro-influencer: share our posts with friends on Instagram/Facebook/Tiktok who love wildlife
- Encourage supporters to represent J.A.C.K. at local events, fairs, or school meetings.
- Provide them with flyers, photos, and stories so they can speak about the sanctuary.
- They can collect donations on site and invite people to follow J.A.C.K. online
- Attend Events / Set up a Booth
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- Encourage supporters to represent J.A.C.K. at local events, fairs, or school meetings.
- Get from Founder Roxane flyers, photos, and stories so you can speak about the sanctuary.
- Collect donations on site and invite people to follow J.A.C.K. online.
- Start a Personal Fundraiser
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- Create your own fundraising page: “My Campaign for J.A.C.K.”
- Share it online or offline, explain why you love apes, and ask friends to support
If you collect more than 150$, you will earn the title SUPER GUARDIAN, receive a special Certificate, a digital badge, and a 1-year free symbolic adoption of a chimp baby!
Of course, in addition, there will be different fundraiser levels:
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« Ambassador »: from $1 raised
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« Guardian of the Forest »: from $50
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« Super Guardian »: $150 and more → 1-year adoption
Thank you for standing with the apes. Thank you for standing with us
Tell us how you’d like to help. Reach out directly to Roxane (info@jackcongo.org) — she will personally guide you in any project or fundraising you want to start.
Thank YOU in advance for choosing to be an active part of this fight — a fight that is deeply rooted in our hearts and for which our Founders, Franck & Roxane, put their lives at risk every single day in a country where violence, threats, kidnap and danger are real.
