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In the rainforests of Cameroon the number of wild, free-living chimpanzees is dwindling at an alarming rate. Today, it is estimated that fewer than 150,000 chimpanzees remain in their native African countries where as recently as the early 1900’s the wild forests of Africa were home to nearly 2 million chimpanzees.

The illegal, commercial ape meat trade and habitat loss are the primary threats to ape populations.

The slaughtered chimpanzees are not the only victims of the illegal trade. The orphans – infants, juveniles and adults – are victims as well. Visits to remote jungle villages and urban markets often include the sight of dejected orphans listlessly pining for their dead mothers. Visitors to roadside zoos and resort hotels are often shocked at the sight of adult chimpanzees – the grown-up orphans – tethered to the ground by short, heavy chains, or caged behind bars for a lifetime.

In Defense of Animals-Africa cares for 72 orphans at our Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center in Cameroon and works to solve the root of the problem through international awareness and education.

An IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS-AFRICA Benefit
featuring Dr. Sheri Speede

Friday, May 18th, 2012
6-10pm

Laurelhurst Club
3721 SE Ankeny
Portland, OR 97214

Please join us for a semi-formal evening of fun and friendship as
Dr. Sheri Speede, Founder and Director, shares with us the world of the chimpanzees at Sanaga-Yong Rescue Center!

Guests will enjoy authentic African decor, delicious vegan dinner and dessert, wine and beer, an exciting selection of silent and live auction items presented by Fundraising Auctioneer Laura Michalek, special entertainment and an amazing raffle ~
Win a trip for two to the destination of your choice:
St. Kitts, New York or Napa Valley!

Visit our Events Page for Details

Please Purchase Your Benefit and Raffle Tickets Now! 

Benefit tickets are $75 in advance and $85 at the door.

Raffle tickets are $50 each.

A VIP table for eight is $675 and includes premium seating, complimentary champagne and a special gift bag of
IDA-Africa merchandise.

Exuberance Catering is once again preparing a delicious vegan dinner for the evening, including dessert. When purchasing your tickets please select your menu choice -
1) Portobello Stacks with Cabernet Marinara and Basil Silk
2) Asparagus and Potato Napoleon

Please email karin@ida-africa.org or phone 971-544-7772 for
more information.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you at the benefit!


 
 
 
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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2011 Bush Telegraph  

Auction Items Needed - Please Help Us Raise Funds For The Chimpanzees!

We had many amazing silent and live auction items last year thanks to the generous contributions of our supporters! We are again looking to procure items for both the silent and live auction. Anything from gift certificates to weekend getaways and more would be
greatly appreciated! Thank you!

 

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Our Promise

In a powerful PSA, Cameroon's national celebrities lend their voices to chimpanzee conservation and speak against the illegal ape meat trade. WatchHelp spread the word!

Published in the November 2009 edition of National Geographic, this photo of Dorothy's funeral awakened the world to the emotional lives of chimpanzees. Learn more

Experience Sanaga-Yong Center, as our Founder, Dr. Sheri Speede shares our vision and promise for the future. Watch