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School showcase celebrates Born Free Conservation Clubs

Wildlife champions took centre stage at Born Free’s first Inter-School Creative Showcase in South Africa.
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Saving the life of Kimeu the lion

Thanks to extraordinary team effort, a lion with a deadly snare around his neck has been rescued in our charity’s homeland of Meru National Park, in central Kenya.
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New cubs for Elsa’s Pride

Six infant lions – just weeks old – have been spotted by a tour guide in Meru National Park, Kenya. Every new cub is worth celebrating, but then we realised who the mum is…

Talking tigers: Meet Shivangi Bendre

What does it take to be a conservation biologist protecting tigers in India? We ask Shivangi why her work to help people live alongside wildlife means so much to her.
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Youth engagement in South Africa highlights importance of nature

250 young people attended a Born Free community engagement session to learn about the environment and share their concerns for the future.
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Celebrating World Ranger Day in Kenya

Today, we honour the remarkable heroes who protect and monitor wildlife on the frontline, not least our own Twiga Team, hard at work in the heart of Kenya.
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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.