The Third UN Ocean Conference delivered historic agreements but did it fulfil the promise of genuine community leadership? A powerful shift is emerging from the
Working day and night toward sustainable coastal development, Aqua Farms Organization (AFO) has redefined community empowerment through its flagship Africa Fair Seaweed Finance Facility (AFSFF)
“We must see the world through the eyes of an unborn child.” — Ma’m Gcina Mhlophe Disconnect to Connect, Read that again! The 2025 NEWF
Challenging the Tide For decades, marine sciences and scuba diving have remained male-dominated fields, particularly in the Global South. Women have faced financial barriers, cultural
For many coastal communities, especially small-scale seaweed farmers, financial exclusion and adverse climate change impacts have long been barriers to growth. Rising sea temperatures,
How Aqua-Farms is Addressing Climate Change Along Tanzania’s Coast In 2024, global temperatures reached unprecedented highs, surpassing the critical 1.5°C warming threshold. This alarming development
The Africa Fair Seaweed Finance Facility (AFSFF) is an initiative that aims to transform East Africa’s coastal seaweed farming sector through Climate financing using the
Celebrating Tanzania’s Newest Dive Instructors Aqua-Farms Organization (AFO) announces the certification of Husna Amimu and Mbonea Mdoe as Dive Instructors through the Tanzania Divelab Initiative.
Aqua-Farms Organization (AFO) has marked a transformative year in 2024, establishing key partnerships that strengthen its position in marine conservation and environmental sustainability. Through strategic
As 2024 draws to a close, Aqua-Farms Organization (AFO) reflects on a year marked by extraordinary growth and expansion, unwavering dedication to marine conservation, and
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been working in Eastern Africa’s marine conservation space through several initiatives. Among them is the USAID
Another significant milestone for both Aqua-Farms Organization and the coastal communities of Southern Tanzania as we proudly announce our inclusion among the 20 funded projects
The Vicious cycle is an unprecedented crisis. Heard of it?This is a complex web of threats; climate change, overfishing, harmful aquaculture practices, ecosystem collapse, and
You can never protect what you can’t see The vast, blue expanse of our oceans holds secrets, wonders, and challenges that many of us can
The global impact of climate change is escalating. Africa, as a significant part of the Global South, is increasingly turning to its rich heritage of
The project “Establishing a Voluntary Carbon Credit Market to Restore Mangroves and Support Vulnerable Coastal Communities” in Tanzania, led by Aqua-Farms Organization (AFO) also named
The New York Climate Week 2024, held from September 22-29, brought together global leaders, innovators, and changemakers to address pressing climate challenges. However, the
Aqua-Farms Organization (AFO) is excited to announce the expansion of its ocean conservation and livelihood support initiatives into two new seascapes: Mafia and Tanga. This
The ocean is the lifeblood of our planet, covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface and playing a pivotal role in sustaining life. From regulating
The blue economy, encompassing all economic activities related to oceans, seas, and coastal areas, represents a crucial frontier for sustainable development. In recent years, women
In efforts to protect Tanzania’s vibrant coral reef ecosystems, Aqua-Farms Organization is spearheading a community based project within the Pepokibukwa Collaborative Fisheries Management Area (CFMA)
You can remember those days when you were just starting out (Could even just be riding a bike), feeling like a small fish in a
Since 2021, Aqua Farms Organization has been investing in the next generation of Ocean leaders in partnership with Africa refocused program, a partnership between Nature,
Clocks tick so fast; the past 8 months have run by with extreme advancement of our Leadership capabilities. “We all have individual leadership styles, and
After three years of partnership with the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA), Aqua-Farms Organization (AFO) is honored to announce its full membership to
The African Fair Seaweed Finance Facility (AFSFF) project is an initiative that is implemented in the coastal regions of Tanzania and Kenya, spearheaded by the
The USAID Heshimu Bahari Activity, which means “Respect the Ocean,” is helping local communities take care of their marine environment while improving their lives. We
Our Executive Director Jerry Mang’ena likes to tell us that “communication is the lungs of any organization” and that took us back to Effective communication
Asking for a sentence that best describes the Wildscreen Festival Tanzania 2024 #WSFTZ2024, Simply put can be ‘A Celebration of African Storytelling Brilliance’ Majestically Gorgeous
Yesterday (June 19th,2024), I had the privilege of hosting Prof. Jerrell from Goshen College, USA. Our discussion delved into the depths of environmental conservation and
With so much honor and joy we are proud to announce that Nancy Iraba, our esteemed Underwater Program Lead at Aqua-Farms Organization, on June 6th
For the past eight years, The Voice has been committed to creating better communities in Eastern Africa, and we at Aqua-Farms Organization were lucky to
In Kilwa’s Seascape, a transformative initiative is taking shape, one that promises to empower coastal communities and foster sustainable marine conservation. The USAID Heshimu Bahari
In a world grappling with the effects of climate change, the need for sustainable and resilient aquaculture practices has never been more pressing. Shallow water
The first quarter was so fast paced having a number of activities and targets we had to achieve as we set out for the project.
We are so excited to share our recent participation in the 2024 NEWF Fellows Summit & Congress, which was held at the Elangen & Maharani
As we look back on our recent Annual Staff Retreat 2024, it’s clear that we hopped on an unforgettable journey of team bonding, planning, and
In early 2024, Aqua-Farms Organization, in collaboration with USAID Heshimu Bahari, embarked on a transformative journey along the Southern Coast of Tanzania Mainland under the
While not everyone has access to the ocean or lives along the coast – every single human on this planet is greatly dependent and affected
The Aqua-Farms Organization works through a community-based approach that aims at enhancing the proper utilization of aquatic resources, food access, and income generation to the
Seaweed farming is a crucial industry in Tanzania, supporting different coastal communities and adding to the country’s financial advancement. However, shallow-water seaweed farmers are experiencing
For two days (9th – 10th Feb 2023), Thursday and Friday, a part of our team has been together with the Goshen College students, a
We are delighted to be announced for the first time in the cohort for Blue carbon accelerator that will provide vital support and guidance
Every 9th December, Tanzania commemorates its Independence Day, and this year we honored 62 years since the country gained its freedom from Britain. As Mwalimu
In addressing its long-term project as per Sustainable Development Goal 14 of conserving life below the water in Tanzania targeting coral reefs and seagrasses, Aqua-Farms
The wWw project is built on the collaboration between the Aqua-Farms Organization (AFO) and the Institute of Development Policy (IOB), University of Antwerp. AFO is
On 6th April 2022, a mixture of rainy to a sunny day, our team of Aqua-Farms Organization headed to Mtakuja secondary school located at Kunduchi
For over 20 years Dr Aviti Mmochi from University of Dar es Salaam, who is the Head of Marine Innovation and Technology at Institute of