African Lion and Environmental Research Trust (ALERT)

ALERT is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of the African lion and the ecosystems on which the species rely on. Neither lions nor humans can survive in isolation; both are reliant on functional ecosystems.

As such we seek to engage in activities that conserve all of Africa’s wild species, as well as the ecosystems within which they live and on which we rely.

Our vision
To ensure viable populations of African lions are maintained as an integral part of functional ecosystems and to assist in maintaining the biodiversity of the ecosystems they live in

Our mission
ALERT is dedicated to a multi-disciplinary approach to conservation This involves a more holistic approach to conservation where the full eco system is studied including large predator prey species and other key species such as elephants. Woven into the fabric of our approach is the very important involvement of surrounding communities who lie alongside the Protected Areas and who often suffer from conflicts with wildlife. Our conservation education and classroom support allows us the opportunity to spread the importance of conservation to the young, and to involve teachers, community leaders and children in caring for wildlife and the environment.