| CSWCT August News Bulletin |
Greetings!
Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust (CSWCT) is a non government organization that exists to promote the understanding, appreciation and conservation of chimpanzees and their habitat in particular and wildlife in general. It manages Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a home to 48 orphaned rescued chimpanzees.
Enjoy the latest updates from all our programs.
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CHIMP BRIEFS
Baby chimpanzees meet first male
The four baby chimpanzees that were rescued from Southern Sudan are in the process of being integrated to the main group at the sanctuary. A few days ago, they met the first male- Tumbo. 'Tumbo was welcomed by Cocoa, Medina and Mini. Sara first resisted but eventually calmed down,'says Assistant Sanctuary Manager, Phillip Sekulya.
The babies had earlier been fully integrated with all females. 'We hope to add Umutama- another adult male, to the group if Tumbo is fully accepted,' Phillip adds.
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Farmers receive first payments - PES
The four year Payment for Ecosystem project that started in 2010 has made its first cash payments to 39 Private Forest Owners (PFOs) in Kyabigambire sub-county. This was done on 10th August at a ceremony presided over by the Local Council Chairperson.
'I am thrilled by this.This is going to attract more people to conserve the natural resources since there is a tangible benefit to do so,' said Lillian Tinkasimire, a PFO.
The cash distributed amounted to USD 2,180. PFOs from other sub-counties are to receive their payments in the subsequent days.
For more information about PES contact conservation@ngambaisland.org
 | Farmers receive a cheque from PES Project Manager, Paul Hatanga
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