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In order to ensure the long-term survival of the lion (Panthera leo), the Namibian Lion Trust has developed three interdependent programmes to support the recovery, survival, and range-wide expansion of this Big Cat species, namely For Lions – For Life – For Our Future.

Our Work...

For Lions

For Life

For Our Future

Thanksgiving – Thank You for Giving

True to our mission: For Lions, For Life & For Our Future, thanks to our dedicated sponsors & donors, the Namibian Lion Trust has been able to ‘stay out there’ in the field, through COVID, uplifting farming communities whilst simultaneously mitigating conflict with predators, especially lion.
However, it is becoming increasingly challenging to support our Lion Guards with their families, and the school children who depend on us.
“An Educated Child will Save the Wild” is an Appeal to you, to support the Namibian Lion Trust through Crash.wildlife.org

Lion Ranger Programme

The Lion Ranger Programme covers eleven Communal Conservancies, where forty-eight Lion Rangers assist in monitoring the whereabouts of both collared and uncollared Lion in order to establish movement patterns and, together with the data retrieved from the widely dispersed trail cameras & Early-Warning Loggers within their area as well as Lion-sightings reported by community members, the Rangers are able to forewarn farmers who live in conflict zones. When the Early-Warning System (EWS) detects lion movement or when an incident is reported, the Rapid Response Unit moves out to support the affected farmers or community, as well as to protect the Lion. Their night- and / or day-time patrols contribute to the protection of both the livestock and the villagers.

Trained in the use of SMART (Spatial Monitoring & Reporting Tool), the collection and evaluation of valuable information on lion whereabouts, livestock management as well as lion and livestock mortalities, provides for reliable reporting and assessment. The Rangers contribute towards a greater understanding of wildlife behaviour by meeting with farmers and traditional leaders to discuss workable solutions to the ever-present Human-Wildlife Conflict; by providing guidance and assistance, they encourage the farming communities to adopt our Livestock Protection Programme, which includes employing herdsmen and protecting their livestock at night. Together with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry & Tourism (MEFT) and the Department of Veterinary Services, the Lion Rangers patrol & repair Protected Area fence-breaks, also reporting on poaching and other illegal activities. Last but not least, the Rangers identify communities in need of our support.

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‘The work of a Lion Guard is never done: a change of heart & mind-set, attitudes and behaviour, especially ‘adapting’ age-old farming practices, takes time, determination and steadfastness… but will bring us all one step closer to co-existence between man and lion.’ Tammy Hoth-Hanssen, Founder & Director Namibian Lion Trust

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An educated Child will Protect the Wild!

We believe an educated child will protect and save the wild!
The Namibian Lion Trust has teamed up with Ubuntu Namibia to raise funds, so that we can continue with our education programmes for the young generation and educate on vital coexistence topics.
Ubuntu Namibia promotes and supports education for children and young people to deal with the human-wildlife conflict.
With the Namibian Lion Trust, Ubuntu Namibia has found a local partner who pursues and implements this educational task in the best possible way.
Check out our great initiative on Betterplace via the link below. And help us raise funds to continue with our education programmes and protect the already endangered wild lions in Namibia