January is often seen as a time of renewal, a chance to set intentions and look ahead. For the Grumeti Fund, renewal takes on a deeper meaning: restoring life to animals harmed by one of conservation’s most devastating threats, wire snares. Wire snares are silent killers.
As we begin to wrap up 2025, we are proud of everything that we have achieved together. This year, we welcomed 52 new rangers, rescued 27 animals from wire snares, empowered over 1,500 girls through workshops, and supported more than 120 students with scholarships. We
On the Serengeti plains, 15 women ran not just for distance, but for possibility. Each mile fueled by a shared purpose - to uplift and empower Tanzanian girls who deserve the chance to learn, to choose, and to dream without limits. The 8th Serengeti Girls
Earlier this month, our Relationships Department hosted a traditional dance competition aimed at celebrating culture while promoting wildlife conservation. Over two weeks, fourteen dance groups from communities bordering the Ikorongo - Grumeti concession area came together, each representing their unique tribal heritage and a collective
Today, on Wildlife Ranger Challenge Day, we take a moment to honour the extraordinary men and women who stand on the frontlines of conservation. Rangers are far more than uniformed patrols in the wild – they are the steadfast guardians of endangered species, the protectors
Every hero has their time in the spotlight, and for Tony, that spotlight came not on a stage, but in the dusty tracks and thick bush of the Serengeti. With his sharp nose and unbreakable spirit, Tony has spent eight devoted years with the anti-poaching
In a world where location influences everything, from climate change policies to wildlife conservation, GIS has emerged as a truly global language. From July 14 to 19, our RISE facility, in collaboration with leading institutions including Pennsylvania State University, Montana State University Billings, the University
“Empowering the girl means empowering the world.” This simple yet powerful statement has been the heartbeat of our mission for the past eight years. And in that time, we’ve reached over 15,000 secondary school girls through our Girls Empowerment Sessions, initiatives designed to provide girls with
What good is groundbreaking research if no one can understand it? In conservation, where urgency meets complexity, the ability to clearly communicate science isn't just a skill — it’s a necessity. Data may shape decisions, but it's stories that move people to act. That’s why Grumeti
There is a powerful Swahili proverb that says, “Mtoto umleavyo ndivyo akuavyo” — “As you bring up a child, so he/she will be.” It is a timeless truth that echoes across cultures, continents, and causes - including conservation. We believe that if we want a future
Some of the most powerful forces shaping our planet are also the least visible—like the rivers that sustain entire ecosystems. While the Serengeti’s vast savannas and roaming herds capture the world’s imagination, the true foundation of this ecosystem flows beneath them—its rivers. These waterways don’t
What if one cow could change a life? That’s exactly what’s happening in the 21 villages adjacent to our Ikorongo – Grumeti concession. Through our Climate-resilience and Livelihood Improvement Program (CLIP), we are not just protecting wildlife but also transforming communities. Sustainable conservation means more than
In the United States, the Grumeti Fund is a fiscally-sponsored project of the African Community & Conservation Foundation, Inc. (“ACCF”), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Tax-deductible donations to ACCF are granted to the Grumeti Fund to support our work.
