We’re delighted to announce that through KopeLion has received a grant from @insidenatgeo, through Ingela Jansson, our Co-founder, and Nat Geo Explorer. With a goal to support the long term viability of lions across the Greater Serengeti ecosystem, its focus will be on expanding our work with the addition of an Ilchokuti zone, building our Ilchokutis’ skills to further assist in their communities with animal health, wound treatment, basic first aid, and to support the monitoring of lions recovering and settling their former habitats in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
We’re also grateful for the generous support over the last few months from the Protection of at Risk Wildlife (PAW) Foundation, to Maliasili Initiatives, and to Puneet and his family, and to NABU for a renewed three-year grant specifically supporting lion monitoring and conflict mitigation.

We’re excited about a new initiative with Milkywire – ‘a new way to discover, connect and donate to grassroots organisations saving the planet’ – where Ololotu will be the face of KopeLion.
And, we are hugely thankful to all the many, many people (Rex Rogers, Rosemary Osmond, Dale Anderson, Daniela Sieff, Christa Sprinkle, Lara Behr to name but a few…) who big-heartedly support us in all sorts of different ways.

We couldn’t do it without you! Thank you!

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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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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

Kope Lion
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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