What We Do
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Rescuing Liberia’s Chimpanzees Today;
Driving Change for Tomorrow Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue and Protection (LCRP) is the first and only combined chimpanzee sanctuary, protection, and conservation organization in Liberia rescuing chimpanzees who are victims of illegal bushmeat and live pet trades. Through the work of LCRP, orphaned chimpanzees are confiscated, rescued and rehabilitated. Our collaborative partnerships are propelling Liberia’s chimpanzee protection, education, and conservation initiatives forward. |
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Rescue and Protection
Our family continues to grow with each new chimpanzee rescue. We currently care for more than one hundred chimpanzees, most of whom are under ten years old and given the chance at a healthy life, may live up to the age of sixty. All of chimpanzee family members are orphans whose mothers and other family members were killed to be sold and eaten; their babies kept alive to be sold into the local and international pet trades. We work hand in hand with Liberia's wildlife authorities, joint security teams, local communities, and conservation partners to combat illegal trade in chimpanzees and other protected wildlife. As part of Liberia's Law Enforcement Task Force, we collaborate in enforcing existing laws, strengthening legislation, building capacity, and the development of innovative strategies and new initiatives. |
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Raising Awareness
Alongside our local and international partners, we develop and deliver campaigns related to the importance of protecting the country's unique biodiversity and natural resources. Through the celebration of annual World Chimpanzee Day celebrations to billboards, flyers, workshops and local media, we are dedicated to raising awareness about chimpanzees and other protected wildlife. Engaging the public is crucial to the success of protection and conservation efforts throughout the country. |
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Conservation
Liberia is home to the second largest population of critically endangered western chimpanzees and contains the largest tracts of remaining intact tropical forests in West Africa. The negative impacts of illegal hunting, the pet trade, extractive industries, logging and human encroachment are rapidly decimating remaining populations and ecosystems. Without organizations like ours, victims cannot be confiscated and perpetrators cannot be stopped from committing crimes against Liberia's flora and fauna. Through support of local conservation programs and initiatives, chimpanzees can remain in the wild where they belong. |
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Other Critical Components of Our Work
Because we believe all wildlife and animal welfare issues are interconnected, we supports many related initiatives, including World Rabies Day, emerging disease research, vaccination and spay/neuter programs, wildlife regulation and legislation and conservation action planning for all protected species.
Because we believe all wildlife and animal welfare issues are interconnected, we supports many related initiatives, including World Rabies Day, emerging disease research, vaccination and spay/neuter programs, wildlife regulation and legislation and conservation action planning for all protected species.
