#Avaaz: The #Tanzanian government has been on the attack for years -- burning homes and trying to evict entire Maasai communities to clear the way for elephant hunting and luxury tourism.

Now two presidential commissions are openly pushing for mass evictions, and thousands of families could lose access to water, medical care, and grazing rights in weeks.

The Maasai don't just live in #Ngorongoro -- their entire way of life is deeply woven into the grasslands, rivers, and open plains. They've successfully protected these lands for generations, so it's no wonder that wildlife is abundant or that elephants give birth here. And that's exactly why the government wants these lands for trophy hunting.

We cannot let it happen.

Avaaz members provided ALL the funding for a critical court case that previously blocked mass evictions. But now the government is more determined than ever. #Maasai elders are calling for our support because they simply don't have the money for expensive legal battles, and time is running out.

https://secure.avaaz.org/campaigns/launch_maasai_support_rb_loc/?

#press #news #IndependentMedia #MutualAid

Ngorongoro Conservation Area Explained 🐘🌿

A place where wildlife, people, and nature exist together in harmony.

From the iconic crater to Maasai communities, Ngorongoro is more than a safari—it’s a living ecosystem.

✨ Highlights:
• Big Five sightings
• Rare black rhino
• Stunning crater landscapes
• Cultural experiences

📍 One destination. Endless stories.

#Ngorongoro #TanzaniaSafari #WildlifeAfrica #SafariExperience #TravelAfrica

#Africa - #Coexistence That's Built to Last

"For two decades, African People & Wildlife has partnered with communities across #Tanzania to protect wildlife, restore landscapes, and support sustainable livelihoods. See how this work has grown and where it’s going next.

Landscape Restoration and Connectivity

We lead collective efforts to restore and connect a flourishing mosaic of lands that benefits people, parks, and wildlife while building local #ClimateChange #resilience.

#HabitatLoss and #fragmentation pose one of the greatest threats to the future of Africa’s people and #wildlife. Without urgent action and collaborative partnerships, our most critical landscapes and their natural resources could be lost forever.

Support Local Corridors

We engage communities in the conservation of critical corridors for wildlife and livestock that link protected areas with communal and private lands.

Revitalize #DegradedPastures

The #overgrazing of local pastures can lead to #SoilErosion and inadequate food for wildlife and livestock. Together with local communities, we monitor and manage the long-term health of vital habitats that benefit people and wildlife.

Layer Programming to Maximize Impact

We overlap our rangeland management programming with the observed range of lions, leopards, and cheetahs to ensure the health and connectivity of vital big cat habitat. We also enhance the health of these pastures with an increased beehive presence through our Women's #Beekeeping Initiative.

Leverage Partnerships to Enhance Connectivity

We work with multiple partners – including government authorities – across large landscapes like the #Ngorongoro Conservation Area to identify shared goals and implement joint programming with local community members."

Learn more:
https://www.africanpeoplewildlife.org/key-issues/our-priorities/landscape-restoration-and-connectivity

#SolarPunkSunday #WildlifeCorridors #ClimateChangeAdaptation #Stewardship #EnvironmentalStewardship #SoilRestoration

J'ai eu la chance en Septembre dernier de visiter un petit bout de la Tanzanie et de faire de la photo dans le parc national du lac Manyara et le cratère du Ngorongoro

Je partage ici quelques photos de ce voyage : https://www.flickr.com/photos/kdecherf/albums/72177720332394787

#Photo #WildLife #Tanzania #Ngorongoro

Note : la situation là-bas s'est fortement tendue le mois suivant avec l'élection présidentielle et la forte répression de la présidente

„Wenn man uns unser Land nimmt, nimmt man uns unser Leben.“

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