The Lion Recovery Fund (LRF), established by the Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN) in partnership with the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation (now Re:wild), is dedicated to reversing the alarming decline of Africa's lion population, which has halved in the last 25 years. The LRF employs a transformative approach to conservation by funding impactful projects aimed at empowering local communities and addressing critical threats such as human-lion conflict, poaching, and habitat degradation.

Through collaborative partnerships with vetted organizations, the LRF focuses on protecting lions, their habitats, and prey species, thereby fostering coexistence between wildlife and people. Their ambitious goal seeks to double the number of lions in Africa by enhancing the management of core protected areas and expanding conservation efforts into underserved landscapes. The LRF's 100% donation model ensures that all contributions directly support vital projects, aimed at restoring the savannah ecosystems where Africa’s unique wildlife can thrive alongside its human communities. Together, they strive for a future where lions and humans live in harmony.