Lion Guardians

@lionguardians

Maasai warriors saving Kenya's lions outside protected areas.

Maasailand, Kenya
Joined December 2009
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  1. Feb 20

    We speak a great deal about tracking , but how do we actually do it? Head over to our Facebook page everyday this week and follow how our Guardians, step by step in the bush: Don't forget to follow and share! Photo credit: Phillip J Briggs

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  2. Jan 20

    Happy 2022! We have been busy already this year - the lions have been causing problems in the communities. We are pleased to report that our teams and communities are safe & healthy. A big thank you to all who gave during the holiday season to support our work. We appreciate you!

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  3. 25 Dec 2021

    Happiest of holidays, from the entire Lion Guardians team!

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  4. 21 Dec 2021

    Until Dec 31, you can lower your taxes AND support our work. Thanks to a COVID relief law, even taxpayers who claim the standard deduction can deduct for charitable contributions made in 2021 (up to $300 for single filers and $600 for married couples). Go get giving!

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  5. 17 Dec 2021

    Incredible changes have happened in the Amboseli ecosystem, but they require ongoing work to sustain. Join us, and help leave a legacy of lions - a legacy that will benefit people and wildlife for decades to come.

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  6. 16 Dec 2021

    Thanks to Manza Studios and for partnering with Lion Guardians - and for sending some amazing DIY lion sculpture kits to our team in Amboseli...what a great team-building experience!

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    It's been a crazy experience seeing the with my . To think all this started from shoebox years back, and now it's a whole movement that is really heading the conservation movement when it comes to the lions and community . Truly Blessed!!!
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  7. 30 Nov 2021

    "After the operation, our team breathed a sigh of relief, then waited to see whether the young family would do OK." . If you'd like to help Nempusel and other lions like her, please support our work on this .

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  8. 30 Nov 2021

    This , leave a legacy of lions. Because community conservation not only helps wildlife thrive; it brings benefits to communities and helps people thrive too. To leave your legacy, visit . (And thanks to Jeremiah Purka for sharing his story!)

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  9. 25 Nov 2021

    At Lion Guardians, we are so grateful for the that engage in , the that are now able to thrive on community lands, and the that enable these efforts to succeed. , and from the bottom of our hearts!

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  10. 23 Nov 2021

    Hot off the press...our latest newsletter is out! Check your inbox or click the link below to hear what we've been up to in the last few months, from problem lions to an exciting award:

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  11. 3 Nov 2021

    In our latest blog, Lion Guardians' Research Scientist Nadia de Souza shares her perspective on receiving the Conservation Tech Award, and how the award will help us further innovate to conserve lions and preserve cultures:

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  12. Retweeted
    2 Nov 2021

    Congrats to our first-ever Conservation Tech Award grantees and ! In new and innovative ways, these organizations are harnessing the power of technology to protect our planet’s wildlife and ecosystems.

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  13. 3 Nov 2021

    We are SO pleased to share that we are one of the two inaugural grantees of the . Thank you to EarthRanger, and stay tuned for how we are planning to use this award to help conserve lions and preserve cultures!

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  14. 19 Oct 2021

    "The many years that we have spent building trust have paid off in people’s willingness to accept our help." In these tough times, our relationships with local communities are everything. Learn more from our Program Manager Luke Mamaai:

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  15. 14 Oct 2021

    Manza Studios' DIY lion sculpture kit goes on sale TODAY! We love this project because it is bold, innovative, and participatory - the same values that we are most proud of in our own work. Build this incredible piece of art and support Lion Guardians:

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  16. Retweeted
    20 Sep 2021

    A fantastic read on the impact our partners at are making. Since their program began, lion numbers have triple and more than 40 guardians now patrol across 4,000 sq km.

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  17. 14 Sep 2021

    Meiteranga Kamunu Saitoti, one of one of our very first Guardians, had an incredible journey to becoming a conservationist. Check out his story below - and consider supporting Guardians like Meiteranga, who are truly the future of conservation!

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  18. Retweeted
    14 Sep 2021

    In traditional Maasai society, killing lions was a rite of passage. But thanks to an innovative conservation programme in Kenya, lions and Maasai can safely share this land again.

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  19. 8 Sep 2021

    We were recently able to get 34 of our Guardians their first jab, as well as second doses for some team members! We are also working on a plan to vaccinate eligible community members. To help our efforts, donate at .

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  20. 25 Aug 2021

    We are deeply saddened by the passing of Justin Downs, anthroengineer extraordinaire, who was the Co-Founder of LINC and the platform’s Technical Director for several years. 𝐾𝑤𝑎 ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑖 [go with blessings] Justin - your warmth and curiosity for life will never be forgotten.

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