The Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust (Chimpanzee Trust) has received Shs10 million from Ruparelia Foundation which will be used to feed chimpanzees at Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
"These funds will go a long way to ensuring the survival of the rescued and orphaned chimpanzees in our care as we navigate the effects of a lockdown brought about by the COVID-19 global pandemic," Dr Rukundo said in a statement.
In the wake of the lockdown, Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary joined the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) to appeal for public support to sustain the conservation facility.
Under 'Feeding the Chimps Campaign', the 22-year-old sanctuary, that occupies 100 acres is appealed to the public to support the feeding and care of chimpanzees with both fresh foods and cereals and games for the isolated staff.
The chimpanzees feed on about 2,625 kilogrammes of fruits and vegetables every month, supplied now every 10 days," Dr Rukundo, said on May 7.
