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You’re a lionheart!

Our Editor Celia Nicholls looks back over our 2022 Year of the Lion – raising vital funds and awareness for the care and conservation of the symbol of Born Free.

Could you join our circle?

Virginia’s Circle of Compassion brings together a network of people with a passion for wildlife. Philanthropy & Events Manager Joanne Bartholomew encourages you to get involved.

A tribute to Martin Humphery

Born Free’s Executive President, Will Travers OBE, honours Martin Humphery, a remarkable gentleman who, with his wife Angela, was one of Born Free’s long-term supporters. Martin died on New Years Day 2023, aged 93 and a half.

Doing good on Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is a global movement inspiring millions of people to volunteer, share skills and support a good cause. Born Free's Executive President Will Travers OBE reports.

Every orangutan matters

It’s Orangutan Caring Week and Born Free’s Partnerships Officer, Molly Rutherford, encourages us to help orphan Timtom get the care she needs.

On top of the world!

Born Free Kenya’s Newton Simiyu recalls the highs and lows of scaling Mount Kenya as part of our Climb for Conservation team.

Saving lions together

To commemorate our special Year of the Lion, Born Free has launched an urgent public appeal to raise funds to save lives and stop suffering.

Born Free Forever lions roar into Edinburgh!

Don't miss our magnificent pride of bronze lion sculptures as they round-off their UK tour with a stay in Scotland!

TCS London Marathon: ‘The Pride’ did us proud!

Born Free’s Carina Hibbett congratulates our Run Wild ‘pride’, who took part in the world’s most famous road-race in aid of Born Free this October.

A sparkling evening in aid of our Year of the Lion

Born Free’s Head of Communications and PR, Amanda Poole-Connor, reports back following our long-awaited Mane Event celebrations.