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Thanks to the NCA Authority for providing us with their ‘wooden house’ and to Ndutu Lodge for their support in refurbishment, KopeLion has a new office and staff bedrooms. Working all together in this new and improved space is making a difference and it’s a perfect hub for training and planning.

In these last three months we seem to have accomplished a lot of learning: the whole management team spent three days on a Situational Leadership course, we trained two new Ilchokuti and six Liaison Officers from the villages working with our Conservation Incentive Payments scheme, Lilian passed her driving test, Ingela and Ololotu had SMART and ODK lessons from Daudi at Honeyguide, Retilda trained in stores management with Asilia and Roimen enrolled to complete his Form 4 certificate to enable him to study further.

We’ve also used our new facilities to host learning trips to understand more about human-lion conflict and co-existence in Ngorongoro for Tanzania Wildlife Authority (TAWA), KDU and Oikos East Africa, as well as for Honeyguide and Makame Wildlife Management Area. We also worked together with The Range Wide Cheetah and Wild Dog Programme to conduct 4 x Human and Wildlife Conflict idea exchange sessions, between Community Leaders, NCA Authority Rangers, and our Ilchokuti, to find ways to improve herding practices and livestock enclosures. African People and Wildlife made a great effort at short notice and joined us for a couple of days with additional insights.

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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.

1 week ago

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#Caturday from the Crater 🦁Earlier this month, the NCAA deployed three GPS collars on lions inside the Ngorongoro Crater to better understand how these iconic big cats interact with endangered rhinos.We’re proud that KopeLion team member Ndolok was invited to assist with the collaring ,a nod to KopeLion’s deep knowledge and long-term work with the Crater’s lion population.Our collaboration with the NCAA strengthens efforts to conserve lions and rhinos alike, ensuring decisions are guided by science, experience and respect for this unique ecosystem.Here’s to more big cat wins and cross-species conservation 🙌 ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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Monthly Ilchokuti Catch Up!Each month, our team meets with the Ilchokuti for an important catch up in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. These sessions involve collecting GPS and field data, restocking essential supplies such as wound treatment kits, and discussing any challenges faced on the ground.It is also a valuable opportunity to connect with the team, offer support, and carry out performance evaluations to ensure every Ilchokuti is well equipped to protect lions and support their communities.📷: Bobby-Jo Safaris ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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Recently, our team members Kimani (Project Coordinator) and Lazaro (Ilchokuti Coordinator) joined a vital safety training session hosted by the SORALO team in Partimaro village near Namanga, Kenya.The training focused on practical bush safety protocols and how to administer first aid in case of injuries from wild animals—knowledge that’s essential for teams working on the frontlines of human-wildlife coexistence.We’re excited to bring these valuable lessons back to Ngorongoro and tailor them for our own Ilchokuti teams, ensuring they are well-equipped and prepared in the field. ... See MoreSee Less
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