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For the most part of the month the sanctuary has been a hub of activities. Work on the new chimpanzee electric fence is progressing well, with 40 meters of the new fence line to be covered. We also refurbished the pier for safe docking of the boats and access to the island by all parties. Loud pant hoots and thanks to all our friends and supporters who made these happen; JGI Holland, Disney World Conservation Fund and PASA.
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| The refurbished pier |
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Bilharzia reduces among island communities |
| Bilharzia is ranked among the Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa which has affected over 42 million people. It is a common disease among fishing villages on Lake Victoria mainly because of poor sanitation in these communities.
For the last 3 years Chimpanzee Trust has partnered with Dr. Russell Stothard of Liverpool University, UK, to study, test and treat Bilharzia at the sanctuary among the chimpanzees and caregivers as well as communities neigbouring Ngamba Island.
From his last visit in July, Dr. Russell with a team of other doctors had a one day clinic at Kiimi island where they tested over 50 children. Those found with Bilharzia were treated.
Some samples were also taken for further analysis.
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| Dr. Russell with some of the children |
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Debate for conservation |
| As part of our Change my Community program we engage school children to debate on environmental issues. This month we had 6 primary schools from Damba fishing village on Lake Victoria participate in a debate competition.
During this event we gave out 700 tree seedlings as well as 7 rolls of barbed wire to enclose Koome Church of Uganda school garden.
These debates are part of funding from Born Free Foundation aimed at promoting environmental education among schools on Koome Islands. They help children improve on their information and develop skills, knowledge and change of attitude towards conservation. |
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Livelihood means |
| 32 Private Forest Owners (PFOs) in Hoima district were trained in bee keeping. This is part of the Darwin funded project that aims at increasing livelihood benefits to owners of forests that inhabit endangered species like chimpanzees.
‘The project will provide 30% of the start up capital for each farmer,’ says Project Manager, Paul Hatanga. ‘This is to motivate them to setup the bee keeping entreprise.’
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| Farmers during the training |
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