What We Do | WASIMA

What We Do

Promoting coexistence between people, lions, and the environment in Western Tanzania

Our Vision & Mission

Vision: A healthy landscape for people and wildlife where humans, lions, and other wildlife coexist.

Mission: To promote community-led approaches to lion and wildlife conservation in Western Tanzania.

Our Programs

Human-Lion Conflict Mitigation

Deploying Lion Conservation Ambassadors, predator-proof bomas, and early warning systems to reduce conflict and improve safety.

Habitat Conservation

Strengthening Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), restoring habitats through tree planting, promoting clean cooking solutions, and supporting agroforestry.

Livelihood Programs

Vocational training, poultry, beekeeping, eco-entrepreneurship, and climate-smart agriculture to improve resilience and reduce reliance on natural resources.

Environmental Conservation Education & Outreach

Wildlife clubs, film screenings, radio programs, park trips, workshops, and creative youth engagement to inspire lasting conservation awareness.

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Where We Work

We focus on the lion landscapes of Western Tanzania — covering Rukwa, Katavi, and Tabora regions, and districts including Mpimbwe, Mlele, Nsimbo, Tanganyika, Sikonge, Urambo, Kaliua, and Nkasi. We prioritize 25 of the most vulnerable villages bordering protected areas such as Katavi National Park, Ugalla River National Park, Mahale Mountains, and key game reserves like Lwafi, Rukwa, and Inyonga.

Map of WASIMA focus areas

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Your involvement helps protect lions, empower communities, and conserve habitats in Western Tanzania.

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