Th Endangered Species list seems to continue to only grow and grow. As humans have come to dominate Earth, countless species have suffered. Currently, almost 2,000 species are currently 'Critically Endangered', 'Endangered', or 'Vulnerable' to becoming endangered. The Black Rhino, Amur Leopard, Mountain Gorilla, African Wild Dog, and the African Elephant are just some species that are either critically endangered, endangered, or vulnerable to becoming endangered.

The African Lion has come to join that list. Within the last few years the lion population has steadily begun to decrease. Lions are now considered to be in the 'Vulnerable' category.

Across countries in Africa such as Kenya, many wildlife reserves border, run along, through, or on land that many villagers reside. In addition to being poached, lions are also commonly killed in retaliation by villagers that live along wildlife reserves. Many times, lions will invade the territories of the natives and kill their livestock.

With this issue in mind, the organization, Ewaso Lions was born. The organization, Ewaso Lions, dedicates their time, energy, and resources to conserve the lives of lions and other predatory animals found across northern Kenya.

The organization believes the best way to begin conserving wildlife, is to get the local communities surrounding the wildlife involved. Ewaso Lions has established many programs to involve local Samburu villagers of all ages. Programs such as Warrior Watch, Lion Watch, and Wazee Watch have been created.

One program in particular has recently made news due to its popularity and increase among Samburu women. Since its creation in 2011, The Mama Simba organization has given Samburu women the education and skills they need in order to prevent the extinction of lions.

The phrase, "Mama Simba" translates to "Mothers of Lions".

The Mama Simba organization aims to educate Samburu women in order to ensure that their voices will soon be heard in their villages. In the Samburu tribes, men predominantly have always organized and run villages. However, now, more Samburu women are being given the tools and knowledge needed to conserve the lives of lions.

Currently, Samburu women are learning better ways to maintain their livestock while sparing the lives of lions that are otherwise killed in retaliation for damage caused in villages.

Since many lions often come into contact with the Samburu people, it is not unusual for livestock to either be destroyed and/or killed off by the lions in the area. Typically, villagers have always retaliated with violence. The Mama Simba program has found alternate and better ways to benefit both lions and the Samburu villagers.

As the Samburu women continue to train, more and more lions are ensured to live another day.