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Enjoy a summary of KopeLion’s 2022 – a busy and constructive year, enabling pastoralists and lions to coexist in Ngorongoro.
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Kope Lion
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.
4 days ago
We were honored to join our Ilchokuti, Ngayai, as he celebrated his elder son’s circumcision—a key rite of passage in Maasai culture. His son has also been chosen as a leader for the next age group, marking an important step in his journey.![]()
Being part of this special occasion wasn’t just about supporting Ngayai as our team member but also deepening our connection with the community we serve. Strong relationships are the heart of lasting coexistence between people and lions. 💛🌿![]()
#CommunityLedConservation #LionHumanCoexistence #Ngorongoro #KopeLion
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2 weeks ago
Ilchokuti Daniel Nduyai and Shumali are verifying lion tracks Shumali recently spotted in Kakesio. Lion activity in this area is on the rise as we work to restore this vital corridor connecting lions from the Serengeti, Maswa, and Ngorongoro.![]()
Our Lion Monitoring and Conflict Officer, Roimen, is in Kakesio to verify lion observation reports, document any livestock predation incidents, and provide refresher training to the Kakesio Ilchokuti. This includes hands-on sessions on tracking collared lions using radio telemetry.![]()
Building coexistence, one track at a time. 🌍🦁
#lionhumancoexistence #ngorongorolions #ilchokutieffortsinhwcmitigationprevention
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3 weeks ago
Planning for the Future 🌟![]()
Today, the KopeLion management team gathered in Karatu for a productive session! We reviewed our achievements from the 2024 annual plan and brainstormed strategies for 2025. 💡 Together, we discussed ways to enhance team communication and strengthen our collaboration to continue supporting coexistence between people and lions in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. 🦁
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