01Rehabilitate
We rescue chimpanzees and small monkeys from illegal trafficking and rehabilitate them to the wild.
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Protecting the forest, primates and fighting wildlife trafficking
6,000 ha
01of protected forest
2
02forest rescue centres
20+
03primates cared for
10+
04institutional partners
We don't talk, we act.
“We don't talk, we act.”
We take concrete action on the ground. We live in forest camps, without electricity, without access to clean water, without internet. We are as close as possible to the animals' natural environment in order to rehabilitate and protect them.
Your support is essentialOur actions
Our mission is to protect and conserve nature in Côte d'Ivoire.
01
02Protect
We protect over 6,000 hectares of Ivorian forest with rangers who patrol daily to defend its biodiversity.
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03Fight
We raise awareness among local communities and the general public to combat trafficking and poaching.
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Are you a caregiver, handyman, or passionate conservationist? Akatia has two forest rescue centres and works with the Ivorian Ministry of Water and Forests. Your contribution is essential.
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“N'ayez jamais peur de faire ce qui est juste, surtout si le bien-être d'un animal est en jeu.”
Martin Luther King Jr.
Field stories
Rehabilitation
Djodjo: embracing life to the fullest
Djodjo is a survivor of a large illegal network. He spent 3 days in a wooden crate, without light, before being taken in by Akatia.
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Protection
Fewer traps, more lives saved
Thanks to close collaboration with the Ministry of Water and Forests teams, over 200 traps were removed in 2023.
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Camp life
Real life — forest immersion
Dive into the daily life of our field teams. What does life in the forest look like, in camp, without water or electricity?
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