Healthy forests are essential for elephants, people and biodiversity across the Mara. Healthy forests are essential for elephants, people and biodiversity across the Mara. Every day, Mara Elephant Project rangers work deep within these forests by monitoring elephant movements, removing threats like wire and rope snares, and protecting this beautiful and critical habitat. This work is strengthened through partnerships that make conservation possible at scale. As the official safari airline partner of Mara Elephant Project, @AirKenyaexpress supports these efforts by helping connect conservation teams, partners and resources to the landscapes that matter most. From the forest floor to the skies above, this partnership helps keep elephant habitats safe and thriving.

Last week, several members of the Mara Elephant Project staff were invited to participate in the Professional Women in Conservation Association symposium, a flagship initiative of @TheMaaTrust. Dedicated to empowering women across the Mara landscape, the 3-day event brought together professionals from across sectors to collaborate. Topics ranging from mental health and wellbeing to skill building exercises led to thought-provoking discussions that explored what meaningful inclusion looks like in practice. As MEP Research Assistant Sharon Morompi says, “when women come together to reflect, heal, lead and re-strategize, they don't just strengthen conservation they strengthen the future.”