text: Young chimpanzees learn almost everything from their moms. When they’re confused, scared, curious, or proud, they lean on their moms for comfort and affirmation. I’ve learned so much about being a mother from Mother Nature herself; specifically how crushing it is when families are disrupted. Thankfully, through the healing work led by Jim and Jenny Desmond, these extraordinary individuals are recovering and receive 24-hour care. With our support, LCRP can get closer to achieving their dream of building a protected sanctuary, where these resilient and deserving animals can live a more natural and robust life as they deserve.” - Kate Mara
  Orphaned baby chimps like Ellie can live to be 50 - 60 years of age, and need proper care since they no longer have their mothers and original family members.
  JIMMY DESMOND IS ONE OF ONLY TWO VETERINARIANS IN LIBERIA. HIS QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERTISE AND DEDICATION ARE KEY TO THE SURVIVAL OF THE ORPHANED CHIMPS AT LCRP.
  LCRP founder, Jenny Desmond gives comfort to a resident orphan. In the wild, baby chimps will be nursed by their mothers for about 5 years, getting constant physical affection and reassurance.
  As part of the Desmond family, Princess, a rescued dog, has demonstrated her own special gift for saving animals and has been a “nanny” to many of the orphaned chimps.
  Aerial view of the sanctuary site. Your donation will help build necessary facilities to give orphaned chimps a permanent home.
  ​We're incredibly appreciative of your support for our chimps and for LCRP's work and can't do this work