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Two male lions lying close to each other and affectionately licking each other

How to encourage empathy

In partnership with Empathy Week, Born Free’s unique training session inspired teachers to bring empathy for animals into the classroom and help children seek a kinder future.
A group of people happily wearing medals after a football match

Let’s play football to celebrate wildlife!

A fun-filled day in South Africa celebrated wildlife and brought the community together as Rotondwa Sithagu, Born Free’s Education Coordinator, reports.
A group of people attending an VSLA workshop

Empowering women to increase their financial stability

For International Women’s Day, we take a look at what Born Free is doing to empower women in Kenya and increase their financial stability and resilience.
A lioness resting her head on a lion cub who is roaring at the camera

World Book Day: Born Free’s Book Recommendations

From the fun and fanciful, to the topical and informative, we’ve got a great read for everyone – whatever your age! There’s much to enjoy, but is your own favourite among them?
A panoramic view of a rainforest covered with mist

Teaching young people about climate change

With our free teaching resources and workshops, Born Free is here to help young people understand climate change and empower them to take action, explains our Head of Education Laura Eastwood.
Mother and calf dolphins racing together through the waves of the ocean

Celebrate a wild World Book Day

Born Free is excited to announce our long-term friend, award-winning children's author, Lauren St John, will join us for our annual World Book Day webinar, and YOUR school is invited!
A group of school children in Malawi, holding up certificates

Let’s celebrate International Day of Education

This special day is the perfect time to report an amazing achievement involving thousands of schools in Malawi. Our Head of Education Laura Eastwood reports on creating positive change, on a huge scale.
A leopard standing in woodland

23 fun facts about leopards

From carrying prey twice their weight, to free-falling from trees, find out everything you need to know about this most versatile of big cats.
A profile shot of a cheetah looking into the distance, with a blurred natural background

What makes a cheetah?

Tall, slender and built for speed, these charismatic cats are famous for holding the title of fastest land animal, but what else makes the cheetah so unique? Charlie Smith from our Education team reports.
An elephant stands at the entrance to a zoo enclosure

Learning to look beyond zoos

A year on from our groundbreaking Beyond Zoos event in London’s Royal Geographical Society, Born Free’s Youth Ambassador Hector questions the educational role of zoos.