Chimpanzees are endangered. 

You can help save chimpanzees in the wild simply by recycling your old phone.

One of the biggest threats to chimpanzees and other Great Apes is the illegal mining of coltan, a mineral used in many mobile phones. Mining results in the clearing of essential habitat and drives the bush meat trade, further exacerbating the decline of Great Ape populations.

The Jane Goodall Institute is committed to raising awareness of the connection between the demise of Great Apes and increase in mobile phone production. They’re Calling on You provides people with the opportunity to help.