Food in local supermarkets and on city markets is very expensive. Our DRC province is a mining area where very few fruits/vegetables are produced. Nearly everything is imported from other provinces (ex. Pineapples come from the North of the DRC) or from Zambia/South Africa (apples, oranges, mielie meal, rice, milk, tea, etc.).
In addition to this, veterinary care (medication, medical supplies and equipment) has to be imported from Zambia, South Africa or Europe since it is either too expensive here in Lubumbashi or non-existent.
The pandemic sadly caused economic issues and a growing insecurity. Although the borders are opened, economic operators are reluctant to import too many goods.
These are the reasons why, today, J.A.C.K. is extremely grateful to the INTERNATIONAL PRIMATE PROTECTION LEAGUE, its amazing team and great donors because the US-based organization has accepted to support a period of a bit more than 2 months of food supply for our growing chimpanzee residents.
The purchase of veterinary supplies is included as well in this amazing emergency grant!
This is wonderful news! Our residents are getting adults with a growing appetite! And we are all so happy and very grateful Dr Mc Greal and her generous organization is helping THEM!
AGAIN, WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE INTERNATIONAL PRIMATE PROTECTION LEAGUE FOR ITS HUGE COMMITMENT IN OUR ACTION HERE IN THE SOUTH OF THE DR CONGO.
J.A.C.K. CAN’T DO EVERYTHING ON ITS OWN AND NEEDS PEOPLE WITH A GREAT HEART TO GO FORWARD AND TO PROVIDE ITS HAIRY RESIDENTS WITH THE BEST CARE!
THANK YOU, IPPL!
