GRIEVANCE MECHANISM
GRIEVANCE MECHANISM Mwambao Coastal Community Network is implementing a 4.5-year Blue Action Fund (BAF) Project in the Pemba Channel, Tanzania. To ensure any concerns, questions or complaints are received and addressed by the project, Mwambao has provided a Grievance Mechanism accessible to anyone who feels they have been affected or likely to be affected by […]
MKUBA ECO-CREDIT FUND DISBURSEMENT
OUR STORIES MKUBA ECO-CREDIT FUND DISBURSEMENT Updates from MKUBA Eco-credit 07/02/2024 We proudly announce another milestone achievement! Following intensive training on Small Business Management and eco-compliance, we have disbursed 10.5M TZS to 5 groups in Mto wa Pwani Zanzibar, and an equal amount to 5 groups in Bomasubutuni, Tanga. This support has been made possible […]
Women only fishing day!
OUR STORIES WOMEN ONLY FISHING DAY Women fishers first 06/04/2023 In March Jongowe village added a new twist to the practice of reef closures for octopus. Day 1 of opening only allowed WOMEN TO FISH!!! Women traditionally fish on foot on the reef flats; young men swim in the deeper nearshore waters and skin dive […]
Become a partner
BECOME A PARTNER TOGETHER WE CREATE CHANGE WE LISTEN, SUPPORT, STRENGTHEN & ENERGISE COMMUNITIES TO TAKE THE LEAD TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE THEIR MARINE RESOURCES. BECOME A PARTNER We are focused and driven to achieve our mission. To us partnerships mean long-term relationships that offer financial or technical support empowering us to achieve our vision. Our […]
Donate
DONATE “Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world” Archbishop Desmond Tutu DONATE If you would like to donate and support our work, please contact us and we’ll advise on the best way to progress. Donate THE SEA BELONGS TO EVERYONE, IT […]
Careers
CAREERS OUR TEAM IS OUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in our hands to make a difference. Nelson Mandela careers Do you have the skills and attitude to contribute to change? Join us to have an impact in coastal conservation throughout Tanzania. Field […]
National Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) workshop
OUR NEWS National Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) workshop National Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) workshop September 2019 and April 2023 Mwambao presented at the South African Institute of International Affairs EbA workshop in Dar, detailing our work with coastal-communities to implement sustainable resource management plans including temporary octopus fisheries closures, reef restoration and our Eco-credit pilot scheme. The […]
A new CEO!
OUR STORIES A NEW CEO! A new CEO for Mwambao 15/12/2022 A new CEO for Mwambao! We are excited to announce that Said Khalid our current Chief of Operations has agreed to accept the position of CEO as from February 2023! Thank you Said! I am sure that all who know him will recognise that […]
WIOMSA Conference Attendance
OUR STORIES WIOMSA CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE WIOMSA Conference Attendance 12/10/2022 A team of 8 of us were fortunate to attend the conference held in South Africa in October 2022. We presented 6 years of data on ‘Reef closures for day octopus (octopus cyanea) in Zanzibar; Community-based catch recording demonstrates benefits for octopus populations and fishers alike’. […]
Ecological Restoration
OUR APPROACHES ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION Restoration of habitats is often indicated where destruction has taken place. This can be either ‘active’ or ‘passive’ and Mwambao is involved in both. For reef restoration, the removal or reduction of fishing pressure can lead to natural recovery. Where destruction is extensive resulting in coral rubble, it is often necessary […]