Lwiro Primate Rehabilitation Centre (CRPL)

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Lwiro Primate Rehabilitation Center (Centre de Rehabilitation des Primates de Lwiro, or CRPL) was created in 2002 by two Congolese Institutions: Institut Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature (ICCN) and Centre de Recherché en Sciences Naturelles (CRSN).
CRPL is working to provide care for orphaned primates in DR Congo. Strategically situated only 4 km away from Kahuzi-Biega National Park (KBNP), defined by the IUCN as the world’s 3rd most important site for the conservation of the Eastern Chimpanzee; makes Lwiro the ideal location for chimpanzee rehabilitation, local conservation education, and outreach.

We are a sanctuary for primates orphaned by illegal hunting and the bushmeat trade. We work closely with the congolese government and the local community.
Our chimpanzees and monkeys have become ambassadors for their wild cousins. Our education and sensitization program reaches more than 3500 people every year. CRPL is also involved in the following activities:
• Rescue, rehabilitation, and planned reintroduction of confiscated wildlife
• Conservation and environmental education
• Community development, health, and sanitation projects
• Research programs and activities
• Local and international tourism
• Collaboration with local and international organizations

CRPL is an accredited sanctuary by Pan Africans Sanctuary Alliance (PASA) and Global Federation of Animals Sanctuaries (GFAS).

Itsaso Vélez del Burgo Guinea is the Technical Director of the Lwiro Primate Rehabilitation Centre (CRPL).

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