why it matters?
- Clean Cooking: Over 200-300 trees are cut down monthly by a single school for firewood, leading to severe deforestation and environmental degradation.
- Charcoal Production: Local communities, relying heavily on charcoal production as a primary income source, have contributed to the significant depletion of natural forests and unprotected lands. This unsustainable practice poses a severe threat to the environment.
- Inadequate Sanitation: Up to 60 pupils share a single pit latrine, posing serious health risks and compromising their dignity.
- Clean Water Scarcity: Schools struggle without access to clean drinking water and proper sanitation facilities, endangering the health of students and staff.
vision
To foster resilient and thriving Tanzanian communities through sustainable environmental practices, quality education, and economic empowerment.
mission
To address environmental degradation, educational barriers, and economic challenges in Tanzania by implementing sustainable practices, improving access to quality education, and supporting economic empowerment initiatives. We aim to create lasting, positive change in the communities we serve..
our approach
Our approach focuses on careful planning, community involvement, expert partnerships, and sustainability to address critical infrastructure and environmental challenges in communities.
Conduct surveys and feasibility studies to understand the specific needs and challenges.
Involve local stakeholders in planning to ensure their needs are met and foster project ownership.
Collaborate with experts, NGOs, and agencies for technical support and secure funding from donors.
Develop a detailed plan with timelines and budgets, and consider starting with pilot projects.
Provide training on maintaining new systems and educate the community on related best practices.
Set clear success metrics, monitor progress regularly, and report to stakeholders.
Ensure long-term project sustainability and plan for scaling based on pilot project successes
get involved
The global journey to Net Zero and environmental conservation is imperative, but Africa requires a unique approach. Africa’s path to achieving net zero and environmental preservation must empower its people while balancing the use of its natural resources. This approach should emphasize smart industrialization, sustainable agriculture, poverty reduction, education, and the creation of quality jobs. By tailoring our strategies to Africa’s specific needs and opportunities, we can ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for the continent.
Oil Palm Tree Project.
In the Kisarawe district of the Pwani region, communities face significant financial pressures that have led to extensive tree cutting for the charcoal business Driven by low literacy levels and lack of employment opportunities, this practice has been a primary source of income for many families.. To address this issue, Safi Africa introduced oil palm tree farming as an alternative income source. We acquired 30 acres of land in Kisarawe, where we planted oil palm trees and established a small palm oil processing plant. We engage local communities, educating them on the benefits of sustainable farming practices.