WHY PROTECT THE MONKEYS OF CAPE VERDE?
With the vital support of our partners, the Santuario dos macacos de Cabo Verde association is mobilizing a nationwide awareness campaign dedicated to protecting monkeys and preserving Cape Verde's precious biodiversity. Scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2023, this campaign aims to spark urgent public dialogue on the plight of monkeys and their indispensable role in safeguarding forests and fighting climate change. It also highlights the power of ecotourism to champion direct conservation efforts for monkeys within their natural habitats. In Cape Verde, monkeys often suffer from a tarnished reputation, as the limited public narratives focus solely on the damage they cause to farmland while desperately foraging for food as their territory shrinks year after year. Our goal with this campaign is to restore a positive image for these animals, put an end to senseless culling and cruel mistreatment, and rally national authorities to take action. Powerful posters have been created in Creole, Portuguese, French, and English, united around one critical question: "WHY PROTECT THE MONKEYS OF CAPE VERDE?"
