The African Lion & Environmental Research Trust ALERT
"The African Lion & Environmental Research Trust (ALERT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the facilitation and promotion of sound conservation management plans for the African lion (Panthera leo) in consultation with governments, wildlife authorities and private organizations. It was founded in 2005 to support the work of the four-stage African Encounter Lion Rehabilitation and Release into the Wild Program, founded at Antelope Park near Gweru in Zimbabwe.
ALERT also carries out research through the Conservation Centre for Wild Africa (CCWA), either in its own right or in conjunction with external organizations and educational institutions. CCWA engages in a diversity of research and conservation programs for a range of African wildlife to ensure we pass on balanced ecosystems to future generations.
In addition, the ALERT Communities Trust (ACT) is a means to give back to communities bordering conservation areas such that they receive tangible benefits for supporting those conservation programs. A primary element of this is our community education and awareness program to further understanding of the importance of sound conservation practices. Local communities are involved in eco-tourism ventures related to the conservation programs, and money generated by those programs goes back into development schemes, agreed as priorities with the local community.
For further information about the program please visit www.lionalert.org or email us at info@lionalert.org . If you would like to join the program as a voluntourist details can be found at www.africanimpact.com "