Empowering Communities: The Backbone of Sustainable Conservation At the centre of effective conservation lies the active involvement of local communities. When communities feel connected to and invested in conservation efforts, they become powerful allies in protecting their...
Exploring the Opuntia Mystery: Exavery Kigosi’s Research in Grumeti Concession Invasive alien plant species pose a significant challenge in the Grumeti concession, prompting us to employ various strategies and establish a dedicated team to address them effectively....
Reflecting on Five Years of Women in the Field On this International Women’s Day, we are thrilled to celebrate not only the incredible achievements of women worldwide but also the significant 5-year milestone of our Women...
Empowering Wildlife Protectors Our dedicated anti-poaching game scouts recently underwent a transformative training program in January. Under the guidance of Simon Leaks from Big 5 Protection, this specialised tracking skills training aimed to elevate their wildlife protection...
Thriving Beyond Business with Grumeti Fund’s RED Program “I used to think education stops after school, but now I know it’s a lifelong journey,” shares Joyce, her eyes alive with newfound wisdom. “Even old people like us...
Reflections: Grumeti Fund’s Impactful Year Picture this: a baby elephant reuniting with its mother after enduring days with a wire snare around its neck, a young girl pursuing her dreams without menstrual limitations, and the transformation of...
Moon phase and season alter road use by lions Abstract Roads within protected areas facilitate management and tourism but can also alter animal movements and foraging opportunities. Animal tracks observed along roads are also used to index species...
Protecting Wildlife Day and Night At the break of dawn, when most of the world is still wrapped in slumber, a dedicated group of individuals springs into action. It’s 5:30 a.m., and our anti-poaching game scouts are...
Differentiated drivers in wildlife-induced damage necessitate species-specific mitigation strategies in the western Serengeti, Tanzania. Authors Kristen Denninger Snyder Kate M. Tiedeman Brendan J. Barrett Mackiana Kibwe Robert J. Hijmans George Wittemeyer Abstract In agriculturally dependent regions interspersed with wildlands, crop damage and livestock depredation by...
Unlocking Opportunities: Highlighting Davis Merinyo’s Internship at Grumeti Fund Grumeti Fund internships allow students and recent graduates to gain experience and develop their professional skills in their chosen fields. Davis Merinyo is among the outstanding interns who...
George Lohay’s New Paper Published Paper Title: Genetic evidence of population subdivision among Masai giraffes separated by the Gregory Rift Valley in Tanzania (link)RISE’s newest team member, George Lohay, has already begun forging new paths and findings...
RISE Scholarship Program: Highlighting Juma Minya In 2019, the Grumeti Fund established the Research and Innovation for the Serengeti Ecosystem (RISE) program. RISE transcends the boundaries of traditional research. Harnessing the brightest minds from Tanzania and beyond,...
