Environmental Management&Community Awareness
Empowering Tanzania's youth to protect the environment, build sustainable communities, and create lasting change.
Who We Are
EMCA (Environmental Management and Community Awareness) is a youth-led NGO based in Tanzania, dedicated to environmental protection, community empowerment, and sustainable development.
Environmental Protection
Leading reforestation, cleanup drives, and conservation initiatives across Tanzania to restore our natural ecosystems.
Community Empowerment
Building capacity through education, training, and mobilizing youth to become environmental champions in their communities.
Sustainable Development
Creating long-term solutions that balance environmental health with community needs and economic growth.
Our Philosophy
The principles that guide our mission and shape our impact
Vision
A Tanzania where communities thrive in harmony with nature, and every individual is empowered to protect and preserve our environment for future generations.
Mission
To mobilize and empower youth-led environmental initiatives that promote sustainable practices, community awareness, and lasting ecological impact across Tanzania.
Objectives
Restore ecosystems through reforestation • Educate communities on environmental stewardship • Build sustainable partnerships • Empower youth leadership
Values
Sustainability • Youth Empowerment • Community Collaboration • Innovation • Accountability • Respect for Nature
Our Key Projects
Three flagship initiatives driving environmental transformation across Tanzania
Binti Mazingira
Daughters of the Environment
A 6-month project promoting environmental sustainability through eco-friendly practices to improve menstrual hygiene management for school girls aged 10-14 in Muheza District, Tanga. Training 12 youth female tailors and establishing a textile industry for reusable sanitary pads.
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Tuelimishe Mazingira
Let's Cultivate the Environment
Empowering 200 youth aged 10-18 at Mazoezi Mlimani Primary School to become climate change advocates through training, workshops, and hands-on activities including waste management, tree planting, and site visits to conservation centers.
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Cleanup Drives
Cleaning Our Communities
Regular beach and community cleanup campaigns across Tanzania. Mobilizing volunteers to remove waste and protect ecosystems. We've successfully removed over 10,000 tonnes of plastic waste, preventing harm to marine life and the environment.
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Every action counts. Here's how our community is making measurable change across Tanzania.
Trees Planted
Restoring forests across Tanzania
Communities Reached
Empowering local environmental action
Youth Empowered
Training the next generation of leaders
Active Projects
Ongoing environmental initiatives
Our Video Stories
Watch our journey through impactful environmental projects across Tanzania
EMCA Beach Cleanup 2024
Join us as we clean up the beautiful beaches of Dar es Salaam
Binti Mazingira Impact
See how we're empowering young women through environmental action
Tree Planting Campaign
Over 5,000 trees planted with local communities
Youth Leadership Training
Training the next generation of environmental leaders
Community Reviews
What People Say
Sarah Johnson
Environmental Science Student
Working with EMCA on the Binti Mazingira project has been life-changing. They truly empower women and girls while addressing critical environmental and health issues.
Michael Peters
Corporate Partner
As a corporate partner, we've been impressed by EMCA's professionalism and impact. Their projects deliver measurable results while creating lasting change in communities.
Bertha Redding
Volunteer
The effort and work EMCA has dedicated is exceptionally motivating, volunteering and supporting them has been a great experience and a great joy in seeing how there impacting our community.
SAMWEL SALIM MSUYA
arusha
i had a good patnership with this organisation , it has been so helpful to the people society and evryone in general , let keep supporting each other on this
Daniel Mgaya
Arusha,Tanzania
as a Tanzania i think this is the nice idea to protect and conserve our environments
Elson Edson Kisimbo
Tanzania, Dodoma
Hello world
Gerald Paulini
Arusha tz
Gsgahssh
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Events & Activities
Join us in making a difference! From tree planting to workshops, there's always something happening at EMCA.
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Ready to Make a Difference?
Every action, no matter how small, contributes to a sustainable future. Choose how you want to be part of the movement.
Donate
Support our mission with a contribution that helps restore our environment
Volunteer
Join our team and make a direct impact in your community
Partner
Collaborate with us to amplify environmental action across Tanzania
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