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Altarriba's Sanctuaries -
· Our Sanctuaries
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THE LWIRO SANCTUARY
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Alsace and Muhungu
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From a practical point of view, Altarriba Foundation has assumed a responsability for an 8th shelter, this time in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Africa), to help the refurbishment and operations of the only place in that country to keep confiscated animals, mainly chimps and gorillas. The sanctuary is directed by primatologist Carmen Vidal.
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♣ Check the NEWS in Lwiro Sanctuary
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Altarriba already manages seven shelters in Spain for abandoned animals (dogs, cats, horses and other) and Lwiro will be the first beyond our borders.
← Carmen Vidal with chimp babies
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THE ANIMALS
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Most of these animals have been rescued from poachers. Some of them are orphans found in the forest by the partial body of their mothers.
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This sanctuary helps African wild animals. Today, 28 chimps, 4 gorillas and 20 primates are there sheltered, waiting to be reitegrated to wild, according to a research program, in National Park Kahuzi-Biéga.
Mugaruka the gorilla →
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THE PLACE
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The first part of this project in Lwiro Sanctuary will cover the refurbishment of its basic and spoiled current facilities, so the animals, while recovering, can stay in an adequate and fitting place.
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THE HUMANE COLABORATION
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This project is a part of a wider one involving assistance to local tribes (health, education, etc.) of Bantu and Pygmies, as well as a more effective protection of the Kahuzi-Biéga Park itself. Kahuzi-Biéga Park's surface area is 600.000 hectares, located in the East of Democratic Republic of Congo.
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A whole world and a challenge that Altarriba Foundation, committed itself to animal protection, will share with COOPERA and local POLE-POLE (POPOF), as well as with other NGOs working for both human and animal assistance.
Carmen Vidal with Pygmies →
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WHO MAKES IT POSSIBLE?: YOU
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Our funds come from 95% private donations and membership fees. Altarriba has invested near 4.000.000 US$ in animal protection along the last three years. Rescues, vet cares, surgeries, legal actions, education, adoptions, neutering programs, stray/feral cats colonies, ..., with more than 30 permanent employees and thousands of volunteers.
Please consider a donation or individual sponsorings to help wild animals in Lwiro Sanctuary.
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