IMPACT IN MOTION
From seed to forest, from idea to transformation. Witness the tangible change we're creating together across Tanzania.
OUR PROJECTS
Flagship initiatives driving environmental transformation across Tanzania
Featured Programs
Binti Mazingira
Daughters of the Environment
Beneficiaries
500+ school girls, 12 youth tailors
Duration
6 months
Binti Mazingira is promoting environmental sustainability through adopting eco-friendly practices to improve menstrual hygiene management (MHH) conditions for school girls aged 10-14 years in Muheza District in Tanga region, Tanzania. The project addresses a wide range of challenges faced by adolescent girls and women related to environment and menstruation, including improper disposal, social stigma, limited access to menstrual hygiene products, inadequate facilities for managing menstrual hygiene, and limited economic opportunities for girls and women.
Funded by: Ireland Embassy for Tanzania in collaboration with Femina Hip under Ujana Salama Project
Project Objectives
- To increase the distribution and access of 500 school girls to MHH information, products, and services
- To train 12 youth champion female tailors on producing and selling reusable sanitary pads through the introduction of small-scale business models, basic book and record keeping, and management skills
- To establish a small-scale textile industry to produce reusable sanitary pads in Muheza District
Expected Outcomes
12 youth champion female tailors trained on producing and selling reusable sanitary pads through the introduction of small-scale business models, basic book and record keeping, and management skills hence economically improved
Improved girls MHH related school attendance and academic performance in Muheza District
Increased uptake of affordable sanitary pads among adolescent girls
Tuelimishe Mazingira
Let's Cultivate the Environment
Beneficiaries
200 youth aged 10-18
The Tuelimishe Mazingira project has empowered 200 youth aged 10-18 at Mazoezi Mlimani Primary School, in Ubungo District, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to become climate change advocates through training and workshops. The project aims to empower youth, where at least three climate-related activities of waste management practices, tree planting, and clean-up initiatives will demonstrate increased environmental awareness and action.
Project Objectives
- Bridge the gap of knowledge and training among the youth about climate change
- Enable young people to clearly identify and understand climate change
- Integrate effective learning styles in climate action within the school curriculum
- Conduct hands-on environmental activities including waste management, tree planting, and cleanup initiatives
Key Activity
We have managed to take 20 youth with their environmental teacher for a site visit at Wazo Hill Quarry Center where students were able to learn more about restoration, natural trees and how to conserve them.
Expected Outcomes
200 youth trained as climate change advocates
Increased environmental awareness and action among participants
Practical experience in waste management, tree planting, and conservation
STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION
Behind every statistic is a human story. These are the transformations that inspire us to keep going.
From Barren Land to Thriving Forest
What was once degraded land is now a 50-hectare community forest. Over 3 years, 500 community members planted 20,000 indigenous trees, creating a watershed that now supplies clean water to 5 villages.
"This forest is our legacy. We're not just planting trees—we're planting hope for our children."
— John Lyimo, Community Leader
Youth-Led Waste Revolution
A group of 30 young entrepreneurs turned waste into opportunity. They established a recycling cooperative that now processes 5 tons of plastic monthly, creating jobs and cleaning their city.
"EMCA showed us that environmental problems are economic opportunities. Now we're business owners and changemakers."
— Fatuma Hassan, Cooperative Founder
ALIGNED WITH UN SDGs
Our work directly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, creating global impact through local action.
No Poverty
Creating sustainable livelihoods
Zero Hunger
Sustainable agriculture training
Quality Education
Environmental education programs
Clean Water
Water access initiatives
Decent Work
Green job creation
Sustainable Cities
Urban greening projects
Climate Action
Carbon reduction programs
Life on Land
Reforestation and conservation
Partnerships
Collaborative impact
FIND US
Visit our office or reach out to collaborate on environmental action
Address
USA River - Arusha(HQ), Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania
Phone
+255 628 957 390
+255 692 880 644