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The women putting community at the heart of elephant conservation
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The women putting community at the heart of elephant conservation

So, at Kenya’s Reteti sanctuary, keeper Dorothy Lowakutuk helped save a newborn elephant named Nemparwai by patiently earning her trust. Reteti is Africa’s first Indigenous-owned elephant sanctuary, showing how wildlife protection can thrive when local communities lead. Lowakutuk’s journey also challenges expectations for Samburu women: she chose a career of her own and now helps other women build independence and a stronger voice. And here’s the thing - caring for elephants and supporting the people who share their landscape can go hand in hand.
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