Since his arrival, Eric, the bull rhino we translocated to the Grumeti Concessions in 2018, has been living in a 500-acre intensive protection zone (IPZ) for rhino, monitored and cared for by our conservation management team. A couple of months ago Eric’s caretakers noticed that
Serengeti, home of the world’s greatest migration, also boasts an ideal climate, excellent soil for agriculture and growing economic opportunities. Despite these advantages, many of its residents live in extreme poverty. Amos Masana Matiko used to be one of these individuals –living on less than
The Grumeti Fund through our community outreach program continues to successfully enhance the quality of education provided to the youth from local communities. Our hope is that we’ll equip them with knowledge, values, and skills they’ll use to pursue rewarding careers. Despite the challenging circumstances
Knowledge sharing is a huge focus for the Grumeti Fund. Contributing to the larger conservation community when it comes to impact driven solutions on the ground is really important to the team. Learning from people and organizations around the world and to be advised on
How can a hat, a painting and a shirt make a difference for conservation? Check out these three women-led businesses that are donating a portion of their proceeds to the Grumeti Fund. Hilltop Hats Anne-Marie Walker has spent many years living and working in Tanzania. Now, based
The Relationships department has taken on a new role with the arrival of COVID-19 - to help equip and prepare local communities for the possible spread. Newly appointed Grumeti Fund Relationships Manager, David Mwakipisile, moved out of his house in the protected area and into the community
Over the last week we have seen an enormous amount of support from around the world and we are so appreciative of all the people who took part in the RISE Up challenge on Sunday. Beyond the overwhelming sense of community that was felt and
An Update by Andrew Crichton from Veterans for Wildlife: We face uncertain times – there is no question of that. However, without sounding too cliched, in every challenge lies opportunity. Some things in our world will fundamentally change as a result of the current pandemic, but
The desire to fly is an idea handed down to us by our ancestors who, in their gruelling travels across trackless lands in prehistoric times, looked enviously on the birds soaring freely through space, at full speed, above all obstacles, on the infinite highway of
While we have not solved inequality and women around the world continue to suffer from marginalization – whether you are in Africa or America – we can see significant progress being made. We believe that here in the western Serengeti we are implementing and experiencing
A 30 km long (soon to be 60 + km) fence stands along the northern border of the Grumeti concessions. This fence is the first of its kind in Tanzania and forms part of a bigger commitment of the Grumeti Fund and the Tanzanian Government
It’s two months into Form I (grade 8) but it’s clear as day that Mwamvita wouldn’t be successful here. Although she successfully completed grade seven at Hunyari Primary School last year, Issenye Secondary School has proven to be quite a challenge for her. You see,
Nchini Marekani, Grumeti Fund ni mradi unaosaidiwa-kifedha na Shirika la Uhifadhi na jamii za Kiafrika, Inc. (“ACCF”), shirika la kimsaada 501(c) (3). Michango yenye kutozwa kodi kwa ACCF hutolowa kwa Grumeti Fund kusaidia kazi yetu.
