The rare desert lions of Namibia are rapidly facing extinction. DeLHRA (Desertlions Human Relations Aid) founded in 2017, is a voluntary non-profit organisation working together with local farming communities to preserve wildlife within the Kunene region of Namibia.                                              

ABOUT US

We raise funds to preserve farmers' livestock by providing shade cloth to protect enclosures, and self-contained motion detecting lights with integrated sirens to warn off predators.

HOW WE SUPPORT FARMERS

By supporting and educating local farmers on the value of endangered wildlife, the lions are unable and deterred from attacking the farmers' valuable livestock.

HOW WE PROTECT LIONS

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THE DELHRA TEAM

Together, they are constantly pushing forward to find new solutions to save the lions, or even just, to bide them time.

Chairperson of Delhra

Izak Smit

Business man and freelance chopper pilot. He has worked in Aid Relief and charter flying before relocating from South Africa to Namibia, where his energy is spent predominantly on campaigning for DeLHRA.

Founder and Photographer

Inki Mandt

Izak's wife, is a renowned nature photographer who regularly exhibits her work in Namibia and abroad. Her passion for big cats is unparalleled. 
Inki's work on Facebook

Secretary of Delhra

Anja Smit 

A former commercial Helicopter Pilot and working in the tourism industry for some years.

Co-Founder

Martin Bacsak 

A business man from Cape Town who has spent many years traversing the African continent, working on various projects with his wife Claudia.

Co-Founder

Claudia Bacsak

Having been raised in Zimbabwe is a nature lover.

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Swakopmund
Namibia

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