Making the 1st payments for the Conservation Incentive Payments pilot in Misigiyo Ward
Making the 1st payments for the Conservation Incentive Payments pilot in Misigiyo Ward

Making the 1st payments for the Conservation Incentive Payments pilot in Misigiyo Ward

Having counted and verified all observations of lion presence in the two administrative wards of Misigyo and Ngorongoro between October – January, we held the first ceremonies to announce how much the villages have earned during the period. Each of the 6 villages earned the maximum amount that has been set for lion presence in their areas – 3 million shillings each and therefore a total of 18 million shillings. While we continue to count the next 4 months of lions we’re interested to hear from the villages how the funds will be utilized. We’d like to thank all the communities who agreed to take part in this groundbreaking pilot project, the NCA Authority for their support, and the Lion Recovery Fund who never gave up on their belief that we could make this happen.

Map showing the collared lions tracking and additional lions sightings in Misigiyo ward from Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

Map showing the collared lions tracking and additional lions sightings in Misigiyo ward from Oct 2020 – Jan 2021

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KopeLion Inc. (short for Korongoro People’s Lion Initiative) is a non-profit NGO registered in USA and in Tanzania. Our mission is to foster human-lion coexistence through participatory research and sustainable community-based conservation.

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Today, we honour Jane Goodall, a remarkable force for wildlife and humanity. Her decades of tireless work in Tanzania showed the world that understanding and protecting wildlife is not just a passion but a responsibility we all share.Jane taught us that every animal matters, every ecosystem counts and that conservation begins with curiosity and compassion. Here at KopeLion, her legacy inspires our work every day, tracking lions, supporting local communities and protecting the landscapes that make Tanzania’s wildlife so extraordinary.Thank you, Jane, for showing us what it means to care fiercely and to act even more fiercely.A beautiful photo by: @janegoodallespana ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝘼𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙟𝙖 🎉Agrey has officially achieved his CPA, the highest level of accounting regulated by the National Board of Accounting and Auditing (NBAA). This remarkable accomplishment, earned through hard work and dedication from 2023 to 2025, is a true recognition of his expertise as an accountant.We are so proud to celebrate this milestone with him and grateful for the vital role he plays in the KopeLion team.👏 Well done Agrey! ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Caturday! These two brothers are a reminder of the powerful bonds male lions share. Brothers often grow up together in the same pride and later form coalitions, staying side by side as they navigate the challenges of life in the wild.What makes lions unique is that males can be associated with several different groups of lionesses at the same time. This gives them the chance to father cubs across multiple prides and helps keep the lion population connected.Strong partnerships like this are key to the survival of lions. ... See MoreSee Less
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