About Us – Ewaso Lions

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Ewaso Lions is dedicated to conserving lions and other large carnivores by promoting continued coexistence between people and wildlife, through a Community-Led Conservation model that places communities at the centre of every decision, programme and outcome. We are an independent 100% Kenyan wildlife conservation organisation which engages and builds the capacity of key demographic groups (warriors, women, elders and children) by developing approaches to reduce human-carnivore conflict. Our conservation landscape includes; three protected areas (Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba National Reserves) and eleven Community Conservancies in Northern Kenya. We raise awareness of ecological problems to spur solutions from within our communities, and conduct research and educational initiatives that reinforce traditionally held beliefs and the evolving culture of wildlife conservation across the landscape. Ensuring a future for Kenya’s lions through community-led conservation.

[/cws_sc_text][cws_sc_divider height_divider=”1″ customize_colors=”1″ custom_color=”#d4d6e3″][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-6″][cws_sc_milestone number=”100″ speed=”2000″ module_alignment=”left” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-percent” size=”lg” icon_pos=”right” side_divider=”1″ custom_color=”1″ title=”SATISFACTION”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-6″][cws_sc_milestone number=”230″ speed=”2000″ module_alignment=”left” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-plus” size=”lg” icon_pos=”right” side_divider=”1″ custom_color=”1″ title=”EXPERTS”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-6″][cws_sc_milestone number=”150″ speed=”2000″ module_alignment=”left” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-plus” size=”lg” icon_pos=”right” custom_color=”1″ title=”AWARDS”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”7/12″ bg_cws_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_cws_size=”cover” bg_image_position=”center_center” place_ahead=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1565101062479{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”10162″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://ewasolions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Strategic-Plan-SUMMARY-2026-v1-ONLINE.pdf”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1/2″ bg_cws_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_cws_size=”cover” bg_image_position=”center_bottom” place_ahead=”1″][vc_single_image image=”8721″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1565102557365{padding: 70px !important;}”][cws_sc_text add_divider=”1″ title=”Our Team”]We are a small group of passionate and devoted people dedicated to conservation. As part of the community, our team works to provide education, training and improve conservation practices that helps people and wildlife. Meet the Ewaso Lions team.[/cws_sc_text][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1565102507304{padding-top: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][cws_sc_button btn_type=”advanced” font_color=”#ffffff” font_color_hover=”#ffffff” background_color=”#c11724″ title=”READ MORE” url=”/ewasolionsorg/our-team/”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” disable_element=”yes” bg_cws_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_cws_size=”cover” bg_image_position=”center_center” css=”.vc_custom_1563208995102{background-image: url(http://ewasolions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ewaso-lions-resting-lions.jpg?id=5310) !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1529049172996{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-6″][cws_sc_benefits add_button=”1″ customize_colors=”1″ background_color=”rgba(115,17,17,0.9)” background_color_hover=”rgba(0,0,0,0.9)” subtitle_color=”#ffffff” text_color=”#ffffff” text_color_hover=”#ffffff” button_color=”#ffffff” button_color_hover=”#ffffff” subtitle_note=”1″ title=”Mama Simba” description=”We empower Samburu women through education, conservation training, and environmental stewardship. Our Mama Simba programme provides alternative livelihood income through beaded handicrafts and reducing plastic consumption. We take women on game drives to see wildlife in a positive light.” block_size=”700″ block_size_mob=”350″ button_link=”READ MORE”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1561740391257{margin-top: 0px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;border-left-color: #ffffff !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-6″][cws_sc_benefits add_button=”1″ customize_colors=”1″ background_color=”rgba(115,17,17,0.9)” background_color_hover=”rgba(0,0,0,0.9)” subtitle_color=”#ffffff” text_color=”#ffffff” text_color_hover=”#ffffff” button_color=”#ffffff” button_color_hover=”#ffffff” subtitle_note=”2″ title=”Lion Kids Camp” description=”Our Lion Kids Camps invest in a new generation of Kenya’s conservationists. We host a multi-day camp for local children to experience their country’s incredible wildlife firsthand. The Camps use safaris, lessons, hands-on experiences, film, drama, and role-playing games to teach and inspire.” block_size=”700″ block_size_mob=”350″ button_link=”READ MORE”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1561740403643{border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;border-left-color: #ffffff !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-6″][cws_sc_benefits add_button=”1″ customize_colors=”1″ background_color=”rgba(115,17,17,0.9)” background_color_hover=”rgba(0,0,0,0.9)” subtitle_color=”#ffffff” text_color=”#ffffff” text_color_hover=”#ffffff” button_color=”#ffffff” button_color_hover=”#ffffff” subtitle_note=”3″ title=”Lion Watch” description=”Lion Watch has two main aims: provide advanced training to safari guides to help them become experts on lion identification and ecology, which translates to a richer experience for their guests; and allow tourists to participate in research and conservation and increasing their awareness of conservation issues. This innovative project fills a long-standing gap in conservation by strengthening the collaboration between tourism professionals, conservationists, and tourists.” block_size=”700″ block_size_mob=”350″ button_link=”READ MORE”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1561740414694{border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;border-left-color: #ffffff !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-6″][cws_sc_benefits add_button=”1″ customize_colors=”1″ background_color=”rgba(115,17,17,0.9)” background_color_hover=”rgba(0,0,0,0.9)” subtitle_color=”#ffffff” text_color=”#ffffff” text_color_hover=”#ffffff” button_color=”#ffffff” button_color_hover=”#ffffff” subtitle_note=”4″ title=”Education” description=”We work closely with local schools across 6 Conservancies and help children learn about the wildlife in their home area. We provide scholarships (through the Jeremy Lucas Education Fund) for promising students to attend secondary school/university because young students are the bright future of conservation leadership.” block_size=”700″ block_size_mob=”350″ button_link=”READ MORE”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” el_class=”ats”][vc_column width=”1/3″ bg_cws_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_cws_size=”cover” bg_image_position=”right_center” css=”.vc_custom_1564243876661{padding-top: 0px !important;background-image: url(http://ewasolions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ewaso-lions-funding.jpg?id=5370) !important;}”][cws_sc_services title_pos=”beside” icon_lib=”cws_flaticons” icon_cws_flaticons=”flaticon-savings” size_i=”70px” alignment=”center” title_spacing=”20px 0px 20px 0px” add_button=”1″ customize_size_title=”1″ size_t=”30px” draw_hover_shadow=”1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.15)” customize_colors=”1″ icon_color=”#ff9e0c” custom_title_color=”#ff9e0c” simple_button_color=”#ff9e0c” custom_font_color=”#ffffff” add_hover=”1″ hover_fill_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.5)” custom_selection_color=”#ffffff” custom_f_color=”#ffffff” custom_icon_color=”#ffffff” custom_bg_color=”” simple_hover_button_color=”#ffffff” title=”Funding” custom_styles=”.vc_custom_1565246409722{margin-right: 0px !important;padding-top: 150px !important;padding-right: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 150px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5) !important;*background-color: rgb(0,0,0) !important;}” extra_button_url=”/ewasolionsorg/our-donors/” extra_button_title=”READ MORE”]Ewaso Lions is an independent nonprofit organisation, and we rely on the generous support of organisations and individuals. Without them, our work would not be possible.

They are listed on our Donor page.[/cws_sc_services][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ bg_cws_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_cws_size=”cover” bg_image_position=”center_center” css=”.vc_custom_1573494355361{padding-top: 0px !important;background-image: url(http://ewasolions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/local-people-by-Jillian-Knox.jpg?id=6102) !important;}”][cws_sc_services title_pos=”beside” icon_lib=”cws_flaticons” icon_cws_flaticons=”flaticon-people-1″ size_i=”70px” alignment=”center” title_spacing=”20px 0px 20px 0px” add_button=”1″ extra_button_scheme=”second” customize_size_title=”1″ size_t=”30px” draw_hover_shadow=”1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.15)” customize_colors=”1″ icon_color=”#ff9e0c” custom_title_color=”#ff9e0c” simple_button_color=”#ff9e0c” custom_font_color=”#ffffff” add_hover=”1″ hover_fill_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.5)” custom_selection_color=”#ffffff” custom_f_color=”#ffffff” custom_icon_color=”#ffffff” custom_bg_color=”” simple_hover_button_color=”#ffffff” el_class=”about-why-ewasos” title=”Local People” extra_button_title=”READ MORE” custom_styles=”.vc_custom_1613335581228{margin-right: 0px !important;padding-top: 150px !important;padding-right: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 150px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5) !important;*background-color: rgb(0,0,0) !important;}” button_margin_top=”0px” extra_button_url=”/ewasolionsorg/conservation/”]Ewaso Lions firmly believes that the success of lion conservation hinges on the involvement of our communities who live alongside lions. We tailor conservation programmes for different demographics – including; elders, women, children, and warriors.[/cws_sc_services][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ bg_cws_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_cws_size=”cover” bg_image_position=”center_center” css=”.vc_custom_1573648219770{padding-top: 0px !important;background-image: url(http://ewasolions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/partners-bg.jpg?id=6240) !important;}”][cws_sc_services title_pos=”beside” icon_lib=”cws_flaticons” icon_cws_flaticons=”flaticon-business” size_i=”70px” alignment=”center” title_spacing=”20px 0px 20px 0px” add_button=”1″ extra_button_scheme=”second” customize_size_title=”1″ size_t=”30px” draw_hover_shadow=”1″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.15)” customize_colors=”1″ icon_color=”#ff9e0c” custom_title_color=”#ff9e0c” simple_button_color=”#ff9e0c” custom_font_color=”#ffffff” add_hover=”1″ hover_fill_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.5)” custom_selection_color=”#ffffff” custom_f_color=”#ffffff” custom_icon_color=”#ffffff” custom_bg_color=”” simple_hover_button_color=”#ffffff” title=”Our Partners” extra_button_title=”READ MORE” custom_styles=”.vc_custom_1565246232238{margin-right: 0px !important;padding-top: 150px !important;padding-right: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 150px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5) !important;*background-color: rgb(0,0,0) !important;}” button_margin_top=”0px” extra_button_url=”/ewasolionsorg/our-partners/”]We work closely with a great group of partners on the ground and around the world. Forming partnerships is key to the success of carnivore conservation.

They are listed on our Partners page.[/cws_sc_services][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” cws_row_min_height=”30px” bg_cws_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_cws_size=”cover” bg_image_position=”center_bottom” bg_cws_color=”color” cws_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.95)” css=”.vc_custom_1620836510595{background-image: url(http://ewasolions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/footer-bg.svg?id=4554) !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” bg_cws_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_cws_size=”cover” bg_image_position=”center_bottom” bg_cws_color=”color” cws_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.95)” css=”.vc_custom_1558824148539{background-image: url(http://ewasolions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/footer-bg.svg?id=4554) !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner inner_col_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” inner_col_bg_attachment=”fixed” inner_col_bg_size=”cover” offset=”vc_col-md-8″][vc_single_image image=”7471″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_image” title=”Conservation Landscape”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_col-md-4″ css=”.vc_custom_1560979071627{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}”][cws_sc_services title_pos=”beside” icon_lib=”cws_flaticons” icon_cws_flaticons=”flaticon-facebook-placeholder-for-locate-places-on-maps” add_button=”1″ customize_colors=”1″ icon_color=”#c11724″ custom_title_color=”#c11724″ simple_button_color=”#c11724″ custom_font_color=”#000000″ extra_button_url=”https://ewasolions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Study-Area-2021g-1.jpg” extra_button_title=”VIEW MAP LOCATIONS” button_margin_top=”20px” title=”Where We Work” custom_styles=”.vc_custom_1615145994243{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”]We work in northern Kenya’s Samburu, Isiolo and Laikipia Counties, which comprise one contiguous ecosystem. Our study area covers about 4,530km2 of lion habitat, which includes National Reserves (Samburu, Buffalo Springs, and Shaba), and eleven Community Conservancies (Westgate, Kalama, Meibae, Nasuulu, Nakupurat-Gotu, Il Ngwesi, Leparua, Lekurruki, Nanapisho, Naapo, Nalowuon).[/cws_sc_services][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” cws_row_min_height=”30px” bg_cws_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_cws_size=”cover” bg_image_position=”center_bottom” bg_cws_color=”color” cws_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.95)” css=”.vc_custom_1620836415032{background-image: url(http://ewasolions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/footer-bg.svg?id=4554) !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” bg_cws_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_cws_size=”cover” bg_image_position=”center_center” bg_cws_color=”color” cws_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.65)” css=”.vc_custom_1564244896093{padding-top: 130px !important;padding-bottom: 150px !important;background-image: url(http://ewasolions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ewaso-lions-extinction.jpg?id=5373) !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][cws_sc_text add_divider=”1″ custom_font_color=”#ffffff” custom_subtitle_color=”#adadad” custom_title_color=”#b3a87c” custom_button_color=”#b3a87c” custom_hover_button_color=”#c11724″ title=”Kenya’s Lions Are Under Threat” custom_styles=”.vc_custom_1718780885701{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 70px !important;}”]The African lion population has disappeared from 92% of their historical range*. It is estimated that there are between 20,000 to 30,000 lions remaining across the continent – down from perhaps 200,000 lions a hundred years ago. In Kenya, the national population now numbers less than 2,500 individuals.

The reduction in lion numbers in Kenya is primarily due to habitat loss and conflict with humans, typically when lions kill people’s livestock. More recent threats now include the development of large scale infrastructure projects, disease outbreaks and climate change leading to loss of prey.

Lions and other large carnivores are wide-ranging species, and designated protected areas are often not large enough to ensure their long-term survival. It is crucial, therefore, that conservation of these species, as well as their prey, is addressed throughout the landscape, which not only incorporates protected areas, but also the surrounding areas where local people live.

(*Stolton, S. and Dudley, N. 2019. The New Lion Economy. Unlocking the value of lions and their landscapes, Equilibrium Research, Bristol, UK.)[/cws_sc_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” disable_element=”yes” bg_cws_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_cws_size=”cover” bg_image_position=”center_center” bg_cws_color=”color” cws_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.65)” css=”.vc_custom_1560977391617{padding-top: 130px !important;padding-bottom: 150px !important;background-image: url(http://ewasolions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/wazee-Watch-Community-Programme.jpg?id=2396) !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][cws_sc_text add_divider=”1″ add_button=”1″ button_title=”Learn More” custom_font_color=”#ffffff” custom_subtitle_color=”#adadad” custom_title_color=”#b3a87c” custom_button_color=”#b3a87c” custom_hover_button_color=”#c11724″ subtitle=”Kenya’s Lions Could be” title=”Extinct in the Next Two Decades” custom_styles=”.vc_custom_1587828467090{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 70px !important;}”]The African lion population has declined by 43% in the last 20 years and lions now occupy only 8% of their historical range in Africa. The estimated numbers of lions across Africa are approximately 20,000. In Kenya, the national population now numbers less than 2,000 individuals. At current rates of decline, the species could become extinct here within the next two decades. This reduction in lion numbers is primarily due to habitat loss and conflict with humans, typically when lions kill people’s livestock.

Ewaso Lions was formed to ensure a future for lions and other large carnivores in northern Kenya. Ewaso Lions uses scientific research and community-based outreach programmes to promote coexistence between lions and people.[/cws_sc_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” bg_cws_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_cws_size=”cover” bg_image_position=”center_center” css=”.vc_custom_1718783868392{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background: #d6d6d6 url(https://ewasolions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/footer-bg.svg?id=4554) !important;}”][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URw69UhyXvQ&ab_channel=WhitleyAwards” el_width=”80″ align=”center” title=”Why we do what we do”][/vc_column][/vc_row]