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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 4

REVIEW OF STRATEGIC PLAN 2013-2018 ...... 5

ACHIEVEMENTS 2012 ...... 7

Enhanced Ex Situ Chimpanzee Welfare and Health Management ...... 25

Enhanced In Situ Chimpanzee Conservation and Management ...... 29

Improved Chimpanzee Conservation Education and awareness ...... 33

Enhanced Research, Communication and Partnerships ...... 12

CHIMPANZEE TRUST FINANCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL SUSTAINABILITY ...... 14

TWENTY YEARS OF NGAMBA ...... 18

ECO-TOURISM AT NGAMBA ISLAND ...... 14

AUDITED ACCOUNTS 2018 ...... 18

THE TEAM ...... 14

VOTE OF THANKS ...... 18

PLANNED ACTIVITIES FOR 2019 ...... 18

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To sustainably conserve chimpanzees in their natural habitats and provide optimum captive care to those who cannot survive in the wild

“By 2023, maintain a stable chimpanzee population in the Northern Albertine Rift and achieve self-sustainability in captive management”

To enhance the conservation status of chimpanzees

Welfare and safety of chimpanzees in the sanctuary and in the wild as well as improve the quality of their habitat

1.Dedication to the Welfare of Chimpanzees 2.Professionalism 3.Integrity that earns Trust 4.Teamwork and Partnership 5.Effectiveness and Efficiency

1.Enhanced Ex Situ Chimpanzee Welfare and Health Management 2.Enhanced In Situ Chimpanzee Conservation and Management 3.Improved Chimpanzee Conservation Education and Awareness 4.Enhanced Research, Communication and Partnerships 5.Chimpanzee Trust Financial and Institutional Sustainability

CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TRUST (Chimpanzee Trust) Plot 1, Bank close, P .O. Box 884, Entebbe Town. Tel: +256 414 320662 Email: [email protected] website: www.ngambaisland.org FACEBOOK: Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary TWITTER & INSTAGRAM: @ngambaisland

Chimpanzee Trust NGO Registration Number S.5914/6349

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PREAMBLE BY THE

various established programs; from the man- agement of the welfare of orphaned and rescued chimpanzees on Ngamba Island Chim- panzee Sanctuary, to education programs to increase awareness and understanding of chimpanzee conservation and environmental management, to programs for the protection and restoration of forest habitat, the mitigation of human-wildlife conflict and the protection of the natural environment in both urban and rural areas.

Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is regis- tered as a Trust as the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust (Chimpanzee Trust). The Trust has developed into a sound brand over the years due to good governance structures from proper strategic planning. As we embark on a new Strategic Plan 2019 – 2023, the management team, Staff of the Chim- panzee Trust and I, remain committed to con- Following the establishment of the Chimpanzee tinuing to give our unreserved effort tothe Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust in growing the Chimpanzee Trusts’ brand in con- 1998, Ngamba Island has now made 20 years in servation . existence. Pant hoots. The organization has since then grown, from a simple project, under the care of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), in collaboration with Born Free Foundation, International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), Uganda Wildlife DR. JOSHUA RUKUNDO Authority (UWA), Uganda Wildlife Education Ag. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Center (UWEC), and the Uganda Wildlife Socie- ty, as Trustees, to a fully registered Trust, with

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The year 2018 marked the completion of Chimpanzee Trust five-year strategic plan. This strategic plan has been our guide since 2013. Activities and plans were centered around four strategic objectives. These objectives guided the strategic direction that the Trust has followed and made a number of strides.

Ngamba Island is recongised as welfare of the chimpanzees, kinds of wildlife like birds, one of the best animal sanctu- strengthening its infrastructure reptiles, and fish. The Trust aries and ‘the model sanctuary’ and keeping well trained staff. continues to explore the for chimpanzees. Chimpanzee opportunity for re-introduction Trust has achieved this through The sanctuary has evolved into and the establishment of other maintaining high standards of an ecosystem supporting all wildlife sanctuaries.

The Chimpanzee Trust field communities that live around gram excelled on bio-diversity conservation program develops these habitats and the chim- conservation actions. projects to conserve the wild panzees. The Trust has however chimpanzees and protect their The Trust has supported the struggled to establish sustaina- rapidly disappearing habitat, restoration of forest habitat ble livelihood actions to provide the natural tropical forests. through the Payment for sustainable an adequate alter- Projects implemented under Ecosystems (PES) models native livelihoods to protect the this program were designed to leveraging on forest, water and species from persecution. Our restore degraded forest endangered species like the latest project for HWC seeks to through working with the chimpanzee. As such the pro- address this gap.

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The Trust has used unique and and locally directed school ers in understanding the plight innovative means to spread the outreach programs has deliv- of the species and champion the message of chimpanzee conser- ered the conservation message sustainable management of our vation and environmental to over a million people of vari- environment, through our management. The use of radio ous demographics. signature “Change My Commu- dramas with local school actors, The Trust has built the capacity nity” program comic books, media camps, of teachers and other stakehold-

The success of the Chimpanzee develop key policies, protocols it’s corporate brand as a conser- Trust has been premised on and procedures to ensure vation champion through good good leadership and sound gov- systematic and structured day governance. ernance structures and practice. to day management of the oper- The Trust was also able to set up The Chimpanzee Trust was able ations, develop human capital and launch the Ngamba Endow- to fully constitute it’s board as and comply with all internal and ment Fund, an effort to secure well as achieve have its board external policies and laws. This is the sustainability of the opera- chartered and the organization critical to the image of the Trust tions of the sanctuary and it’s fully registered as a Trust. to it’s donors and stakeholders. education and field programs for The Trust has also been able to The Trust has been able to build the future.

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The main objective of this year was to maintain Ngamba as model sanctuary as we celebrate 20 years and set goals to be better. Under the work plan of the year, we achieved about 95% of the planned activities as well as additional activities that were held but unplanned for.

The Ngamba population has the year, especially in the top form the top hierarchy to mid remained stable with no new ranking males. This has been rank. Case in point, Okech has births nor deaths. The chimpan- because the young males are risen from a middle ranking zee community relations have now of age and are challenging male to the #2 position, with had some major changes within the older males displacing them intent to challenge for the alpha

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position, if he can get the maintain their close links with and subsequently a change in alliances he needs. The existing the older females’ group. the entire hierarchy within the alliances remain and have next year. Contenders include greatly contributed to the The keepers, who make daily Okech, Kisembo and Bwambale. young males’ rise in the observations of the chimpan- Previous contenders like Kale- hierarchy. The older males like zees and note the changes in ma have lost a lot of ground. Tumbo, Eddie, Maisko and the relationships, health, etc, The table below shows the cur- Robbie, have dropped to middle have indicated that they expect rent hierarchical status of the ranking status, though they still a strong bid for Alpha position Ngamba Island Chimpanzees.

HIGH RANKING MIDDLE RANKING LOW RANKING Umutama, Okech, Kisembo, Baluku, Kikyo, Umugenzi, Nakuu, Rambo, Baron, Cocoa, Kalema, Indi, Bwambale, Becky, Nkumwa, Nagoti, Medina, Eazy, Cindy, Pasa, Robbie, Tumbo, Eddy, Maisko, Sunday, Connie, Minni, Sara, Nani, Namukisa, Rutoto, Ikuru, Kidogo, Megan, Peace, Sophie, Kazahukire, Kyewunyo (and Billi, Afrika, Bahati Natasha, Ndyakira, Asega Ruparelia), Katie, Yoyo, Mawa,

The chimpanzees remain generally healthy. The table below indicates the number of cases managed during the year. There has been a general decrease in the number of cases after a sharp rise the pre- vious year.

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Description/Cause Number Comments Traumatic or physical Mostly bite wounds that got infected and needed treatment. 1 19 injuries, with infection There have been a few sprains and on of self-mutilation 2 Bacterial infections 5 Inflammations due to systemic infection 3 Viral infections >40 We had an outbreak of seasonal flu and related cough 4 Fungal infections 2 Skin infection and a chronic oral case Idiopathic (unknown 5 5 Swellings, lethargy, etc. Resolved by boosting immunity causes)

Our veterinary team for this year included Dr. panzee health data on Ngamba for the last 10 Joshua Rukundo and Dr. Titus Mukungu from years. In this research, we managed to discover Chimpanzee Trust, Dr. Lina Adolopha from Lwiro the trend of infections over the period. This data Wildlife Sanctuary and five veterinary volunteers continues to be used to aide in preventive care from Spain. In addition, we complied the chim- of the population.

This proceeded well as we only had one chim- able to go out into the forest. panzee to integrate in 2018. Eazy’s integration Despite a new fence in place this year, escapes with the group was completed in March. Howev- continue albeit with fewer cases and newer er, we still have two partially integrated chim- ‘means’ of escape. There have been 23 escapes panzees, Mawa and Asega. Efforts made this year over the year with most in the first three quar- to integrate Asega, we not successful as he was ters of the year. The guys keep trying to make not able to remain with the group in the forest improvements on the fence, to deter the chim- for a period of over two weeks. panzee escapes, while also examining the causes It has been proposed by the team that the dawn and keeping in mind that the chimps do need to enclosure is further modified to allow for the two be able to ‘get away’ if they absolutely need to. chimpanzees to have their own outside enclo- The escapes have involved five individuals for sure and hopefully after an extended period, various reasons as indicated in the table below; they may be more acclimatized and therefore

Individual No. of escapes Cause Pasa >10 Curiosity, boredom Kisembo 1 Fighting Kalema 1 Fighting Minni 2 Curiosity and to join main group Sara 5 To escape pressure of integration group

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In 2018, the Trust experienced have funded the restoration of floor, feeding of the chimpan- adversities that led to emer- the solar system for the domes- zees, construction of the play- gency works being done on the tic use in Ngamba Island, the ing platform for the chimps in Visitor accommodation. The staff toilets (new water borne the dusk enclosure, the renova- damaged tented accommoda- toilets and bio-digester), modi- tion of the Resource Center tion was reconstructed with fication of the visitor toilets and renovation of the water permanent bandas. We have (Installation of flashing toilets), system (yet to be done). been able to get grants that repairs to the holding facility

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Chimpanzee Trust’s aim is to be financially like Eye Magazine, Uganda Tourism Directory self-sustainable, In 2018, due to the destruction and Uganda Investment directory. We under took of the tented camp we were able to revamp the online marketing campaigns like Ape giving day, accommodation and constructed four Banda. Rafting gone wild and Giving Tuesday to raise We also invested in International marketing funds for feeding the chimpanzees, setting up an exhibitions like ITB berlin and Magical Kenya. endowment fund and medical ward for Advertisement in magazines and travel guides chimpanzees.

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Pearl of Africa Expo

ITB Berlin Trade Show

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Ngamba Ecolodge was presented with a certificate of excellence, this came from the good reviews from our visitor who got impressed by our service standard.

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This project aims at conserving hectares of land for better water conservation. In part- rivers within Bugoma forest land use management. We nership with the directorate of reserve. We have signed have re-energized two com- water resources management Contracts with 124 farmers munity forest groups, training who analyzed the water quali- who have committed 311 community leaders in river ty and flow of river Rutoha.

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We managed we do a baseline study which these animals are stronger than them hence aimed at identifying the challenges the commu- creating human wildlife conflict. The crops they nities living in the Bugoma land scape. One of plant attract wildlife like maize, bananas, our discoveries was that primates aren’t the on- groundnuts. In order to document our research ly animals that are more challenging to the com- for human wildlife conflict we are partnering munities like monkeys, birds and wild pigs. The with Makerere University to carryout academic only strategy they have to protect their crops is research aligned to the human wildlife conflict by physically guiding and its mostly done by the situation. So far two master students have been women and children. This is a danger since identified and they are working with the project.

During the year we had deaths of 3 chimpan- nity and awareness meetings in Kagadi and zees getting killed in Hoima and Kagadi and also Hoima district with the aim of building ca. two children got injured as a result of overlap Through our partnership with UWA we worked with wildlife. In curbing this, we have held 50 with their community conservation team to meetings in arrears that prone to HWC commu- create awareness.

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During the year we carried out ing the exercise, participatory Two winning homesteads from Hygiene, Health and sanitation rural appraisal tools were used each participating village were competitions in four fishing vil- to collect information about awarded with prizes including lages (Kimi Island, Kipapale, sanitation, health and hygiene. building materials like iron Myende and Zingoola). This This information was used in sheets, nails. Zingola was the activity was meant to improve developing village action plans winning village and it received the sanitation, hygiene stand- to address the sanitation, hy- building materials for construc- ards in the communities. Dur- giene and health challenges. tion of a community toilet.

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Chart showing community attendence of hygeine and sanitation meetings

F = 60+ YRS

E50 TO 60 YRS

D=40 TO 50 YRS

C=30 TO 40 YRS

B=20 TO 30

A=18 AND BELOW

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 A=18 AND C=30 TO 40 D=40 TO 50 B=20 TO 30 E50 TO 60 YRS F = 60+ YRS BELOW YRS YRS KIPAAPALI 7 39 21 20 13 5 ZINGOOLA 15 51 45 34 23 4 KIIMI 7 56 67 36 28 13 MYENDE 41 32 23 19 8 0

We organized a sports event in Koome island personnel. under the theme, ‘’Save Lake Victoria. Don’t The Chimpanzee Trust team played with the Litter’’. This was geared to create awareness Media team, winning 2 to 0. Winners were given about waste management and pollution on Lake prizes including trophies, balls, full uniform for Victoria. We hosted four parishes with each men and for ladies. The ladies shoes were not being represented by two teams; other teams on market and they are yet to be procured. included that of Chimpanzee Trust and media

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This activity was part of the World Wildlife day 104 schools (March to July). celebrations. This was to create awareness on 8 winners were awarded with a camping trip to the plight of Big Cats, Great Apes and their Ngamba Island and each received a certificate habitats. Three regions participated (East, (26 -28 October 2018) Central and West), received 400 art pieces from

Partnered with Wildlife Clubs of Uganda and The Trust organised quiz competitions in Hoima other conservation agencies to create awareness in October which attracted 8 primary schools and through school quiz competitions including; 8 secondary schools. The Miss Earth Uganda WWD celebrations activities in Kasese 10 primary attended and briefed the students about issues schools, 9 secondary schools.WTD celebrations, 8 of waste management (Re –use, Refuse, Recycle) primary schools, 10 secondary schools participat- The District education officials from Hoima ed in the competitions which were held in Jinja. attended the event as well.

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The Chimpanzees have been involved in research The research periods went very well and the for a total of 24 weeks at three different times of chimpanzees had no effects. Research was with the year. First was in January for 2 weeks, in May- the team from Warwick University and a Solitary June for 10 weeks and from mid-October to mid- researcher in December Ellison McNutt from December for 12 weeks. Dartmouth College.

We have continued to engage the guests, volun- Through the continuous communications made, teers who have turned into donors, Guardians we have been able to raise funds from the and Friends through sending periodic updates of renewals and new recruits as shown below. what is happening in the organization.

Chart 1: Ngamba donor support distribution 2018

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Chart 2: Visitor numbers realized against revised target for 2018

Chart 3: Visitor Origin Distribution

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We arranged six events which were all successful;  Internal launch which was attended by all staff and some Board members  External launch this was attended by 150 stake holders  Cycling for Chimps  Kambagambe ku Ngamba which was running on our Facebook platforms  Media Camp attended by 25 persons from different media houses  20 days of Giving  Gala dinner was colorful and a success attended by over 250 special guests, including The First Lady- Honourable Janet Museveni, the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. Dr. Jane Goodall among others

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Edgar Buhanga CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES

James Musinguzi Tammy Palmer Pauline Natongo Sabastian Louis Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member

Maggie Balaskas Stumpe Michele Lilly Ajarova Dr. Joshua Rukundo Board Member Board Member Board Member Secretary

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John Kintu Kalonde Dr. Titus Mukungu Martha Nansamba Dorothy Basemera Finance & Admin. Sanctuary Manager Marketing Officer Guest Relations Manager Officer

Innocent Ampeire Ben Apamaku Phillip Sekulya Christine Nyange Asst. Sanctuary Maintenance Asst. Sanctuary Office Manager- Animal Officer Manager Administrator Welfare Administration

Samuel Otim Silver James Birungi Nebat Atuhura Kasozi Finance Officer Education Officer Conservation Officer

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Amos Okello Byron Ssemabo Boris Waiga Paul Nyenje Caregiver Caregiver Caregiver Caregiver

Joseph Masereka Joseph Kaale Stanly Kyama Amono Evelyn Caregiver Caregiver Caregiver Volunteer Caregiver

Moses Bageya Stanley Hategeka Ronald Bataze Cook / House Cook / House Cook / House keeper keeper keeper

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Irene Atuhairwe Harriet Namuli John Mutambo Odera Andrew Reservations Officer Asst. Reservations Asst. Chef Officer Head Chef

Yusuf Musumba Godfrey Okwai - Mark Musiime Apuuli Mungu Volunteer - Boat Captain Asst. Boat Captain Marketing Assistant

Lule Godfrey Eric Ntalo Grace Namatovu Ssemwanga Consultant - House Keeper Consultant - Public Relations Partnership

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Betty Angucia Hanifa Chandiru Joan Mukisa Richard Nyakuta HQ house keeper Administrative Assistant Finance Assistant Day Security

Atuhairwe Janepher Ategeka Hillary Nyangoma Christine Field Assistant- Field Assistant - Volunteer - Hoima Administration Field Operations Field Office

Ntegeka Bosco Aheebwa Karole Elijah Kelly Herbert Aganyira Moses Community Monitor Community Monitor Community Monitor Community Monitor

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VOLUNTEERS  Alison Tait from AIGAS, Scotland  Jack Treston from Australia  Marita from Sweden  Margret Helmer from Germany  Ms. Makeera Magomola  Stacey  Christine and Bob Moeller from the United States  Giulia (Researcher) from USA  Sarah (Researcher) from USA  Linda and Gavin (Couple) plus their son from USA  Barbra and John (Couple) plus their son and daughter from Canada  Chloe Denerley from AIGAS, Scotland  Guino

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In 2019, we will maintain the routine activities, carry on the activities that were started but not completed in 2018 and add on the following new activities;  Development of Plot 17A In Entebbe Town  Capitalize the Endowment Fund  Diversify tourism products and packages  Staff Training and develop- ment

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...Partners in the Welfare of Wildlife

Tel: +256 414 320 662 | Mob: +256 758 221 880 Plot 1 Bank Close, P. O. Box 884 Entebbe, Uganda Email: [email protected] Web: www.ngambaisland.org

@NgambaIsland

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