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We are involved in concrete action on the ground. We live in a camp in the forest, with no electricity, no access to drinking water or internet. We are as close as possible to the animals' natural environment in order to rehabilitate and protect them.
Your support is essential
REHABILITATE
PROTECT
FIGHT
Rehabilitating chimpanzees and monkeys victims of illegal wildlife trade
We recover chimpanzees and small monkeys confiscated by the authorities as a result of illegal trafficking and poaching, in order to rehabilitate them for life in the wild. The ultimate aim is to be able to release certain individuals into protected and suitable areas.
Protecting and defending the forest
Nous protégeons plus de 6000 hectares de forêt ivoirienne grâce à des écogardes de la Brigade Spéciale de Surveillance et d’Intervention du Ministère des Eaux et Forêts qui patrouillent quotidiennement pour y défendre sa biodiversité aussi précieuse que fragile.
Lutter contre le trafic et le braconnage
Les primates sont vendus illégalement comme animaux de compagnie (notamment pour les utiliser dans des vidéos sur les réseaux sociaux) ou sont mangés (c’est ce qu’on appelle la viande de brousse). Nous sensibilisons les communautés locales et le grand public pour endiguer ce fléau.
Join us in the field
Are you a carer, a handyman, or just a passionate person with a valuable skill that could strengthen our work in the field? Then we need you!
Akatia has two forest sanctuaries and works with the Ivorian Ministry of Water and Forests to protect the forest and its biodiversity. Your contribution is essential to achieve our objectives.
Contact us today to get involved and make a difference. Your commitment is our strength!