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Mission Caita – still on the ground

Published on: May 2, 2026
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Chimpanzees are incredibly close to us.
They live in complex social groups, form lifelong bonds, and experience emotions in ways that are deeply familiar — trust, fear, grief, connection.

This is exactly what makes wildlife trafficking so devastating.

What we see through Mission Caita is not just the removal of animals from the wild. It is the destruction of entire social structures. Groups are broken apart. Individuals are taken out of everything they know. What remains are chimpanzees that have lost their place, their safety, and often their families.

Mission Caita exists because of this reality.

It is our long-term, on-the-ground commitment in Angola to actively respond to illegal wildlife trade. We work alongside authorities, support interventions, and take in chimpanzees and other primates who have been trafficked. But what defines Mission Caita is not just the rescue — it is the fact that we keep going.

We provide long-term care, rehabilitation, and a stable environment where chimpanzees can recover and rebuild. That process takes time. It cannot be rushed. But it matters — because these animals are not just victims of a crime, they are individuals with complex needs and strong social instincts. And slowly, we see them come back to themselves. They form bonds again. They move more freely. They regain strength.

As part of our latest update, we want to share something important:
all of the chimpanzees in our care are safe and doing well.

They continue to recover, to adapt, and to live — and that is something we do not take for granted.

Mission Caita was built out of loss, and that will always be part of its story. But it is also built on persistence. On showing up, every day, in a place where this work is still urgently needed.

And that is why Mission Caita is not temporary.

We are on the ground.
We are present.
And we will continue this work without stopping.

Thank you for all your support!

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