KopeLion News

  • Published On: December 22, 2025

    As we close 2025, our hearts in Kakesio are heavy. Between August and November, three male lions were lost in one of the most important lion corridors in the southeastern Greater Serengeti. Communities and lions in Kakesio need your support today.

  • Published On: May 2, 2024

    The results of our 3 year Conservation Incentive Payments (CIP) trial are out.

    KopeLion and the TAWIRI lion research project presented them to stakeholders, including community leaders, NCAA, TANAPA, TAWIRI, MNRT, and tourism operators, in Karatu and to all the villages that participated.

  • Published On: February 1, 2024

    Despite facing unforeseen and significant challenges in 2021 and 2022, […]

  • Published On: June 6, 2023

    Enjoy a summary of KopeLion’s 2022 – a busy and […]

  • Published On: May 23, 2023

    Three new ilchokuti in Kakesio With the success of our […]

  • Published On: November 28, 2022

    It's #GivingTuesday today, and after a whirlwind of a year for KopeLion, we'd like to say thanks for all the support that we've received from everyone, our donors, supporters, our hardworking team, the authorities we work closely with, the Ngorongoro community, and those who say, 'well done', 'sorry' or simply listen.

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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.

4 days ago

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Happy New Year from all of us at KopeLion.As we step into 2026, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported our work over the past year. Your belief in coexistence makes a real difference on the ground in Ngorongoro.This video highlights what is possible when people and lions are supported to share the same landscape. It is the result of strong community partnerships, dedication and a shared commitment to protecting both livelihoods and wildlife.We invite you to continue this journey with us in 2026 as we work towards a future where people and lions can thrive together. Thank you for standing with us and for being part of this story.🎥: @bobbyjophotography ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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Merry Christmas and happy holidays from all of us at KopeLion 🦁🎄Thank you to our wonderful supporters, partners and friends for being part of the KopeLion family this year. Your support, encouragement and belief in our work mean more to us than we can say.We hope your festive season is full of joy, laughter and time with those you love. Thank you for being on this journey with us and for sharing another year together. ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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Right now in Kakesio, one of the most important lion corridors in the Greater Serengeti has suffered a devastating blow. Between August and November, three male lions were lost, most likely poisoned in retaliation after rising livestock conflict. These are lions that help keep lion populations connected between Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Maswa and Kakesio and their loss ripples through the whole ecosystem. For three years we watched this corridor come back to life. Lion sightings increased. Community tolerance grew. But now conflict has surged and the future of coexistence hangs in the balance. We need your support today.Every contribution makes a difference, no matter how big or small! This holiday season, let’s stand with communities and lions alike. When people and wildlife thrive together, everyone wins.👉 Support the Kakesio Emergency Appeal now: kopelion.org/donate/ ... See MoreSee Less
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