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She Spent 1 year With the Maasai to Understand Why They Were Killing Lions. And This Is What She Did.

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“Sixty years ago, there were probably half a million lions in Africa. Today, there are less than 30,000 lions in all of Africa, Leela Hazzah tells CNN. The thought triggered an idea in the young Egyptian’s mind, an idea that turned into a one-year journey to unveil why Kenya’s Maasai warriors are killing lions.

The Maasai have a love-and-hate relationship with lions, she says. “They dislike them because they eat their livestock, but they also admire them tremendously because they are just beautiful animals.” Realizing their symbiosis, Hazzah created an organization that empowers lion warriors and turns them into lion guardians.

Since 2007, Lion Guardians trains and supports a team of more than 70 East Africans who are actively protecting lions throughout approximately 5,500 sq. kms. “Founded on local value systems, community participation and science, [our model] is based on a decade of research and rigorous measures of success,” the organization states on their website.

For more information: Visit the Lion Guardian’s website and Facebook page.

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Journalist, globetrotter, and determined idealist. Since Valentina left her home country of Argentina, she has searched for ways to build bridges between cultures and foster dialogue. Her previous work in international organizations in Italy and Germany fed her passion for the world of development, while her 8-year journalistic experience in Argentina and Egypt increased her curiosity for everything that challenges the stereotype. She holds a BA in Journalism and a Masters in Peace Studies with a specialization in Human Rights.

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