Airing on the CNN network, a 2014 CNN Hero nominee: “We should all feel proud” – Leela Haazah
The 5th Annual Lion Guardians Games: A Day of Camaraderie, Competition & Celebration
The 5th Annual Lion Guardians Games: A Day of Camaraderie, Competition & Celebration
Six new Lion Guardians undergo training
Six new Lion Guardians have just completed a four-day training course at our Training Center
Lion Guardians film nominated for a “Green Oscar”
We are very pleased to share that the Lion Guardians film, sponsored by the St Andrew’s Prize for the Environment and developed by the Lion Guardians team, Philip J. Briggs and Kire Godal, has been nominated for a Panda “Campaign Award” at the 2014 Wildscreen Film Festival. The Panda Awards celebrate the very best in natural…
The Lion Guardians 2013 Annual Report is here
We are pleased to share with you the collective efforts and achievements of 2013
Lucky sisters found alive
Lucky sisters found alive after being lost for two days!
Lions give sight back to many
The eye clinic conducted on Eselenkei and Olgulului Group Ranches of Amboseli was very successful!
Official Opening Ceremony: LG Training Center
On the 2nd of November, 2013 a sherehe (Swahili for celebratory gathering) was held to officially inaugurate the new Lion Guardians Training Camp at Nairrabala, Kenya. Amongst the honored guests were the chairman, secretary and treasurer of Olgulului Group Ranch, several chiefs from the Amboseli area, KWS Senior Warden and the Community Warden, the District Commissioner’s office, and various conservation partners which operate on Olgulului Group Ranch, including representatives from Big Life, African Wildlife Foundation and the School for Field Studies. Also, many members of the local community of Nchakita, were present, including women representatives, influential elders and the new warrior age set, the ituati also graced the occasion. All in all, there was a crowd of approximately 70 celebrators, including the Lion Guardians team.
Expansions in top gear!
We are very excited that all of the ground work for our expansions into the Ruaha and Sinya areas of Tanzania are now bearing fruits. Earlier this year, we hosted a group of Barabaig community leaders from the Ruaha ecosystem in central Tanzania on an exchange visit to Kenya. They interacted with our Lion Guardians and the…
Lucky Lost Cow
It is now that time of year when female cows give birth. The calving can take place at any time, anywhere. Yesterday, an old livestock owner reported to our Lion Guardians that one of his favorite cows, which was heavily pregnant, had gotten lost in the bush and did not make it home. Our Lion…