In the Maa language, Osotua means “umbilical cord”—a sacred bond that symbolizes unity, mutual support and shared responsibility. This philosophy shapes everything we do, guiding our commitment to building trust between communities, conservation partners and the wildlife that share the Amboseli landscape.
The Challenges
Issues Affecting Amboseli Community
Physical Danger
Human–wildlife conflict threatens the safety of people and wildlife, with encounters involving elephants and predators causing injuries, loss of life and fear within local communities.
Livelihood Destruction
Crop damage, livestock losses and property destruction caused by wildlife undermine household incomes, food security and the resilience of pastoralist communities across Amboseli.
Climate Change
Changing weather patterns, prolonged droughts and shrinking natural resources intensify competition for land and water, increasing conflict between people, livestock and wildlife.
Economic Hardships
Limited economic opportunities and wildlife-related losses place financial strain on families, making it more difficult to balance community well-being with long-term conservation efforts.
Why Amboseli?
Amboseli is one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes, home to globally significant elephant populations and the Maasai communities that have lived alongside wildlife for generations. Protecting this unique ecosystem means protecting both its people and its wildlife.
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