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Restoring habitats to restore hope in Kenya

At Kathithine Comprehensive School, students don’t just learn about conservation, they grow trees, restore land and become community ambassadors. Ivy Malemba reports.
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What do you do when a lion kills your cattle?

In a remarkable story of courage and coexistence, a herder in Kenya chooses peace over retaliation. A long read by our Kenyan Communications Manager, Ivy Malemba.
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Replacing a dangerous school building, thanks to Schools for Kenya

Our wonderful long-term colleagues have funded the rebuild of an entire classroom block, to facilitate learning at one of our partner schools in Amboseli.
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Meeting Alice Kamau: Shaping the future of Born Free in Kenya

Watch an exclusive interview with Born Free’s new Kenya Country Director and find out her vision for the years ahead.
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Helping people keep wildlife safe: Meet Charles Njoroge

Based in the Kenyan farming community he grew up in, our Community Engagement Coordinator empowers local people to become conservation champions.
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Born Free celebrates World Environment Day in Kenya

From collecting rubbish, to planting trees and demonstrating wildlife art, young people inspired their entire community on this special global day.
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Flashing lights protect livestock from predators

To help keep livestock safe in Kenya, conservationists and pastoralists are getting innovative! Predator deterrent lights are proving successful in both the Meru and Amboseli landscapes.
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Meet our Community Conservation Assistants

With your support, a remarkable team of locally-employed conservation assistants is transforming our outreach in Meru National Park, Kenya. Enjoy our long read.
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Agroforestry school supports conservation in Cameroon

Born Free is supporting pupils in an ‘agroforestry’ school, equipping them with the knowledge and tools they need to start generating sustainable livelihoods.
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How to help endangered animals

Discover ways to help endangered animals through everyday actions. From gardens to African savannahs, learn how to protect wildlife with Born Free.