📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Mangrove trees that are expected to stretch along coastal lines are important as animal habitats and natural seawalls. However despite this reality Mangrove forest are among the most threatened habitats in various countries. These trees may be disappearing quickly than other inland forests than expected. Experts are informing us that, the outcome of disappearing of mangrove will result to Fisheries declines, Threats to migratory bird species, degradation of clean water supplies, Salinization of coastal soils, Erosion and land subsidence. Mangrove trees Protection for Natural Seawalls project is an initiative that aiming contribute to conservation of coastal environment to ensure sustainability of Islands.
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will be involved in the following outline activities:-UOCollecting mangrove seeds from the forestUOReplanting mangroves in the open/ destructed areasUOCollecting non composting materials/garbage in the forest and sea show UOEnvironmental education and awareness UOEducational tours to various organizations working on environmental conservation and sustainability.
🏠 Accommodation on site
UOMeals: Three meals will be provide each day at the accommodation including vegetarians. We will have kitchen volunteer responsible in meals preparations, however volunteers shall also be expected to help in meals preparation and dish washing.UOAccommodation: At the communal house in the community. Rooms will be shared between 3-4 people, no bed but mattress on the floor (Comfortable enough). Water and electricity will be available. No washing machine available.
📍 About the location
Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays is always free for volunteers to take advantage of the richness in natural, cultural and tourist attraction of Zanzibar to explore. Possibilities are:-UOExploring Zanzibar historical, natural and cultural sites. These include museums, local markets, stone town, etc. UOEnjoy wildlife and marine life. Jozani forest National Park, Blue safaris swimming, tour to small islands, variety of water sports, spice tour among many other options.
ℹ️ Additional information
UODeparture date: The official end of the project will be on the 27th September, 2019, after farewell dinner. Official departure from the project accommodation facility is on the 28th September, 2019, before 09:00am. If you wish to stay longer you are advised reserve another accommodation early in advance.UOVisas: Most citizens of different countries requires visa to enter Tanzania. Based on the previous experience we would like to advise you to apply for business visas. It is volunteers responsibility to make sure having right visas and travel documents. Business visas can be obtained at the Airport or any boarder entry when arriving TanzaniaUOInvitation letter: Once volunteer is accepted, he/she will be issued an official invitation letter (IL) to join the project. This is very important document to support your visas process.