#Julgåva till reservatet #J.A.C.K

Hoppas ni alla fick en fin julafton.

Jag hade möjlighet tack vare er donera en julgåva till vännerna I reservatet J.A.C.K. I DRC Kongo.
10 092 kom in via swish, sedan inkom det gåvor direkt till vårt Bank konto.
De resulterade i att julgåvan blev
13 756 svenska kronor / 1 500 USD
Vi sänder alltid I USD då det är den valutan som används mest i landet.

Reservatet står inför svåra tider, krig hotar runt knuten. Rebeller slåss om den viktiga mineralen som finns I Kongos jord. En mineral som vi använder i all elektronik, batterier mm mm!
Kanske inget vi tänker på här hemma, men så många hotade djur arter försvinner där gruvdriften drar fram.

Därför har reservaten en viktig roll i bevarandet och för framtiden.

Att vi kan hjälpa Roxane och Franck som med så stor passion, omtanke, kärlek tar hand om schimpanser och andra primater som vi människor berövat mödrar, familj och frihet, gör mig så oerhört tacksam.

Jag minns speciellt en gång när Jane Goodall och jag stod i schimpans huset i Furuvik. Santino satt där och tittade på oss med sin speciella blick.
Då sa Jane liksom genom Santinos blick : Kan du se mig in i ögonen och lova mig en framtid?
sedan tog hon min hand och sa tack för allt du gör för dem.
Det sitter för alltid i mitt hjärta och jag lovade mig själv att alltid vara en ambassadör för dem.

Så alla kära vänner, bekanta och andra som är med och mig och möjliggör hjälpen

TUSEN TUSEN TACK!!

Bifogar även kvitton på överföringar och donation.

Önskar er en fin fortsättning på helgen och ett riktigt Gott Nytt År.

Varma kramar / Ing-Marie ❤️

För mer information följ länken nedan.

https://mailchi.mp/jackcongo.org/best-wishes?e=6bac05d304

https://mailchi.mp/jackcongo.org/best-wishes?e=6bac05d304

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God Jul & Gott Nytt År! 🎋 Önskar Sweden Chimpanzee Trust. 🎋

Ett år har nu snart förflutit och
Sweden Chimpanzee Trust sänder kärlek till er alla som hjälpt oss under året. 🙏
Santinos och min hand får symbolisera att det går att förändra om vi hjälps åt.

Den sista julgåvan för i år kommer jag att sända den 23 december.

Är så tacksam för er tillit och vänlighet

/ Ing-Marie ❤️

Sweden Chimpanzee Trust
Swish 070 6001037
Bank giro: 685-6231

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#Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary

We’re not only celebrating our reopening, but also still marking 30 years of Tacugama! 🎉

One of our proudest moments: in 2019, during Dr. Jane Goodall’s visit, Tacugama successfully lobbied for the Western chimpanzee to become Sierra Leone’s National Animal — a global first and a milestone for conservation. 🇸🇱

Starring on all posters, billboards and banners that year: Somebody — rescued in 2013 after losing a hand to a snare. Today she’s a strong, respected female in her group with alpha male AJ.❤️

Here’s to 30 years of protecting Sierra Leone’s national treasure 🙌🏾

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#Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary

A Reforestation Mission Like Never Before!

Two weeks ago we kicked off a huge reforestation project in Sierra Leone — planting 100,000 trees inside the Western Area Peninsula National Park. The original plan was 2 months, but thanks to combined community strength, we completed it in just 3 weeks!

Since our reopening on November 1st, our team and partners have already planted 75.000 trees across the bufferzones! And yesterday we hit 100.000 trees during tree planing at Sugar Loaf Mountain.

This is a true community-powered movement. Together with the Regent Community, schoolchildren, Roots & Shoots members, our outreach team, and many more local heroes, we’re restoring one of Sierra Leone’s most precious ecosystems. Every tree species is carefully selected to support long-term forest recovery and biodiversity.

This ambitious project is part of the Sustainable and Integrated Landscape Management of the Western Area Peninsular National Park Project (WAP) and made possible by UNDP in Sierra Leone , @Global Environment Facility (GEF), the @ministryoftourismca_sl and @Ministry of The Environment and Climate Change.

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#Donation till J.A.C.K

Sweden Chimpanzee Trust har sänt i väg en donation på
10 700 sek = 1140 USD till reservatet J.A.C.K.
Vill från djupet av mitt hjärta tacka er alla som varit med på denna insamling för de små traumatiserade schimpanserna som inkommit till reservatet.
Pengar som jag lovar gör skillnad!

Bifogar kvitto på överföring från mitt konto till Sweden Chimpanzee Trust.
Bifogar även kvitto på överföring av 1140 USD till J.A.C.K.

Tack för att ni finns därute med omtanke och kärlek.
Stor Kram / Ing-Marie ❤️

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#J.A.C.K

THEY ARE IN GOOD HANDS

Three baby chimpanzees, three lives in sanctuaries

Not so long ago, I told you about three baby chimpanzees that J.A.C.K. was monitoring from a distance. Three young females whose families had been decimated by poachers; three orphans who had been confiscated in two different regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Since late May – early June 2025, Franck, Dr Calvin (our veterinarian), and I have been closely following their journey, setting up feeding plans, enrichment activities, and veterinary care.

The big news is that these three little ’girls” were recently entrusted by the Environmental authorities to sanctuaries, giving them a real chance at survival.

Thus, ”Dodo,” rescued by African Parks with the help of the Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation (ICCN) and monitored by J.A.C.K. in Garamba National Park, has now joined a sanctuary in western DRC.

As for the other two, intercepted by the African Wildlife Foundation and the ICCN at the border with the Central African Republic while a trafficker was preparing to illegally smuggle them out of the country, they were entrusted to J.A.C.K. in southern DRC.

These females, now named Lucy and Tami, endured deep trauma: chained and bound for the illegal trade, it took them more than two weeks to accept the comforting presence of their surrogate mothers. Today, as they discover the sounds and scents of other chimpanzees, they are finally beginning to understand that they are safe. Step by step, they are regaining trust, playing, holding on tightly, and rediscovering tenderness.

Once their quarantine is complete, Lucy and Tami will join Fwa, Sana, Bere, and Kindu to begin the next stage of their rehabilitation. We can’t wait to see them getting up to playful mischief together!

Our new little protégées will soon be featured on the sponsorship page of the US-based organization, FRIENDS OF JACK PRIMATE SANCTUARY, and every form of support will help them on their path toward healing and a dignified life.

Before closing, I want to give heartfelt thanks to everyone who, in one way or another, took part in these two missions.

Thanks to the commitment of the authorities and sanctuaries, Dodo, Lucy, and Tami now have a new future ahead of them.

Together, let’s keep offering them this second chance!

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#Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary

This Monday morning, we feel just like our chimps: unstoppable.

Since June, our gates have been closed to visitors. Not because we gave up, but because we refuse to stand by while the forest around us is being stolen—burned, cut, and grabbed. When the forest falls, we fall with it.

In February, the World Food Programme confirmed what we see every day: the Western Area Peninsula National Park has already lost one third of its forest. Last year alone, 715 hectares vanished—1,330 football fields of life, gone. At this rate, two-thirds could disappear by 2035. That’s not just trees. That’s water, safety, chimpanzees, and people’s lives at risk.

We know this pain too well. In 2017, when Mount Sugar Loaf collapsed after the forest was stripped away, nearly 1,000 lives were lost.

But closed doors won’t silence us.

🐵 Inside, care continues for 123 chimpanzees.
📻 On the airwaves, we raise awareness daily—demanding action and amplifying conservation voices.
🥾 On the ground, we invite locals on weekly free hikes—to see, to feel, to understand why this forest must be protected.
🌍 Beyond our gates, our outreach work across Sierra Leone’s national parks goes on.

We stand shoulder to shoulder with local groups and call on our leaders: no more short-term fixes. We need real protection, real reforestation, real action.

Our sanctuary may be closed. But our hearts, our voices, and our fight are wide open.

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#Sweden Chimpanzee Trust

Fick i dag ett trevligt meddelande om en utställning i Skutskärs bibliotek.
Där ställer Erica Pedersen ut sina tavlor där en tavla är ett porträtt av mig och min älskade Santion. Även schimpansen Selma finns med i utställningen.
Selma skottskades i det fruktansvärda dådet i Furuviksparken.
Om någon köper porträttet av Santino och mig lovade Erica att donera de pengarna till Sweden Chimpanzee Trust.

Jag blir varm i hjärtat att jag fortfarande får så mycket kärlek och uppskattning av mitt arbete för schimpanser.

Tack Erica hoppas många besöker din utställning.

Själv ska jag (hoppande på kryckor) besöka utställningen i morgon 11.00
Hoppas vi ses där ❤️

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#J.A.C.K Semi-Annual Newsletter (July 2025)

Sharing our challenges, commitments, and continued hope.

A Difficult Start to the Year
The first half of 2025 has been marked by hardship and uncertainty. The war between our country and Rwanda has deeply shaken our communities. Many of our friends and neighbors live in fear, and the conflict, despite ongoing peace efforts, sadly continues.  This instability has impacted every aspect of our operations. Supply chains have been disrupted—fruits such as pineapples, mangoes, another types of tropical typically sourced from affected areas, are harder to obtain. Widespread insecurity has also led to curfews across several Congolese regions, including our own, affecting both our mobility and fieldwork. In these challenging times, our commitment remains unwavering. We continue to stand with those affected and with the wildlife entrusted to our care.

A Special Visit of a Valued Partner
 
We had the great pleasure of welcoming Mrs. Lanzl, founder of the Friends of Jack association, for an on-site visit earlier this year. During her stay, she worked closely with our sanctuary team, offering valuable support in day-to-day management and strategic planning.
 
Her presence was not only energizing but also deeply appreciated. Collaborating in person strengthened our partnership and brought renewed motivation to the team. We are truly thankful for her continued dedication and her hands-on involvement in the field.

Learning from Zimbabwe – A Visit to Tikki Hywood Trust
Earlier this year, I was lucky to travel to Zimbabwe alongside Mrs. Lanzl to visit the Tikki Hywood Trust, a leading organization in pangolin conservation. Together, we observed how pangolins rescued from the illegal wildlife trade are rehabilitated and released into the wild.
 The visit focused on understanding tracking technologies used to monitor pangolins post-release—an essential aspect of ensuring their survival and adaptation. This joint experience was rich in insights and will help guide our own approaches to wildlife monitoring and reintroduction.

Remote Guidance for Three Young Chimpanzees.
Amidst the unrest, our team has remained involved in the care of three young chimpanzees confiscated by ICCNAfrican Parks, and the African Wildlife Foundation.
 
Though we could not be present physically, we continue to provide remote guidance to the on-site caregivers—ensuring that these young primates receive proper care, stimulation, and behavioral support. Our hope is to one day see them transferred to a sanctuary where they can live in safety, among their own kind.

Thank you for walking this path with us—through the difficulties, discoveries, and small victories. Your trust and solidarity make our work possible. With gratitude, Roxane, Co-Founder.

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Telefon: 070-600 10 37
E-post: ing-marie@swedenchimp.se

Bankgiro: 685- 6231