The Maasai of Ngorongoro are running out of time.

The Tanzanian government has been on the attack for years -- burning homes and trying to evict entire communities to clear the way for elephant hunting and luxury tourism.

Now two presidential commissions are openly pushing for mass evictions, and thousands of families could lose access to water, medical care, and grazing rights in weeks.

The Maasai don't just live in Ngorongoro -- their entire way of life is deeply woven into the grasslands, rivers, and open plains. They've successfully protected these lands for generations, so it's no wonder that wildlife is abundant or that elephants come here to give birth. And that's exactly why the government wants these lands for trophy hunting.

We cannot let it happen.

Avaaz members provided ALL the funding for a critical court case that previously blocked mass evictions. But now the government is more determined than ever. Maasai elders are calling for our support because they simply don't have the money for expensive legal battles, and time is running out.

Together, we could fund top lawyers to challenge new evictions in court, protect Maasai families at immediate risk, and we'll help to fund Maasai wildlife conservation projects. You’ll also be supporting Avaaz campaigns defending land rights, Indigenous leadership, and the precious ecosystems that sustain life on Earth.

Please donate what you can now.