Climate change Actions
TANZANIA
Teenagers
Environment
Social work
Education
Teenagers
Environment
+2
Fixed dates
About the project
Climate change Actions
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Climate change is tittle given on the current status of global warming. It has been reported that the average surface temperature of the earth has increased abnormally. The warming trend of past fifty years is estimated to be twice as much of the other past hundred years. Human activities have been major contributing factor and there is no denying that we are responsible for the state of our planet.
Marangu is a community located in the sloops of the Mount Kilimanjaro gifted with natural attractions like forest, water sources and water falls, landscapes, green vegetation throughout the year etc. Over the years the nature has been affected by human activities as results of various social and economic reasons. Various actions have been taken Government and other stake holders including voluntary service Organisations and the situation is improving. This volunteer project is aiming to continue join efforts of the volunteers and community members to work together addressing this global challenge through various actions. Volunteers actions towards climate change though in small scale has been and still expected to contribute to conservation as well inspire more people to do the same.
💼 What the programme involves
Conservation of water sources through tree planting
Establishment & management of community tree nursery
Environmental education and awareness through various participatory methods like workshop presentations, debates in schools, sports, arts, craft, music etc.
Educational activities (Study Part): The study part will be divided in four sections; The big picture: to understand why we need to be developing sustainable communities, listening to nature and celebrating life; Ecological: bioregionalism, local food and organic farming; Social: community living, diversity and building communication skills;
Economic: understanding the global versus local argument, analyzing ecological footprint.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Local residential house in the village. Mattresses will be provided in shared room, water and electricity will be available. Our kitchen-volunteer staff will be available to prepare meals however, each volunteer will be required to help in meals preparation. Vegetarian meals will be available for the entire period of the project.
📍 About the location
The word "Marangu" means a place with too many water streams. It is one of the most popular places in Tanzania. Located at the foot of Africa's tallest mountain, the quaint village of Marangu offers fascinating insight into both modern Tanzanian life and into the lives of the Chagga people who once withstood vicious Maasai raids through the ingenious use of tunnels. Many Marangu residents are farmers growing bananas, vegetables and coffee. However, the biggest source of income is tourism. The Marangu route is the most popular hiking route in Africa. The fact and reality of Marangu makes this place accessible with all social, economic and security facilities. You will not regret to be in Marangu, Kilimanjaro. Being in Northern Tanzania known as the capital of cultural, natural and tourist attraction you will have a good number of options:
Cultural & Eco tourism around Chagga communities in Kilimanjaro, Maasai in Arusha and the neighboring regions.
Hiking – there is a possibility of Hiking in Kilimanjaro mountain nature forest.
Wild-life safari – Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National parks.
Mountain Climbing – Mount Kilimanjaro, Meru and others.
Water side relaxation – Lake Chala, waterfalls etc.
⚠️ Requirements
Be comfortable working indoors and outdoors
Willing to share leadership roles
Having a sense of adventure
Loving the nature and cultures
Enjoying working with plants and around environmental sustainability topics
ℹ️ Additional information
Non-Tanzanian volunteers are required to have business visa in order to join this project. Visa is available online and can be also obtained at the airport or other border of entry on arrival by presenting UVIKIUTA invitation letter.
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
UV.A-STV-04
08/03/2020 → 21/03/2020
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ℹ️ Key information
Age required
16–99 years old
Solidarity donation
250.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Marangu, Tanzania
TANZANIA
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS / Sh)
Exchange rate
1 TZS = 0.000339 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
East Africa Time
Local time: 20:58 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Swahili