People. Health. Environment. - Empowering Tanzanian Communities
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People. Health. Environment.

Empowering communities for a sustainable future in Tanzania

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Who We Are

Watu, Afya na Mazingira (WAM), a Swahili phrase translated in English as People, Health and Environment- is a Tanzanian Non-Governmental Organization dedicated to tackling the intertwined challenges of environmental degradation, poverty, and public health. By promoting sustainable practices, WAM empowers communities to adopt alternative livelihoods, conserve biodiversity, and build resilience to climate change. Through initiatives such as conservation education, health awareness campaigns, and income-generating activities like beekeeping, organic farming, and reforestation, WAM enhances both human well-being and environmental sustainability. The organization also supports access to clean water and energy, improved nutrition, and the prevention of zoonotic diseases, fostering economic resilience and ecological harmony.

WAM envisions a future where communities thrive in harmony with nature, biodiversity is preserved, and health and prosperity are accessible to all.

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What We Do

Watu (People)

Empowering communities through: Sustainable community livelihoods (beekeeping, organic farming, eco-entrepreneurship), Skills development & economic empowerment, Building climate resilience in vulnerable communities and Improving access to clean water, sanitation & hygiene

Afya (Health)

Promoting community health by: Raising awareness on public health and zoonotic diseases, Improving hygiene, sanitation & disease prevention, Strengthening community capacity to manage health risks and Supporting healthier, more resilient households

Mazingira (Environment)

Protecting the environment through: Environmental conservation & reforestation, Protecting biodiversity and ecosystems, Sustainable natural resource management and Climate adaptation & environmental education initiatives

Our Impact

Featured Stories

Women's Cooperative
June 15, 2023

Women's Cooperative Transforms Community

How a group of women in rural Tanzania built a successful beekeeping business with our support, improving livelihoods and funding local education.

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Reforestation Project
May 3, 2023

Reforestation Project Reaches Milestone

Our community-led reforestation effort has now planted over 500,000 trees, restoring critical watersheds and creating sustainable resources.

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Mobile Health Clinic
April 18, 2023

Mobile Health Clinic Serves Remote Villages

Our new mobile health unit is bringing essential medical services to communities that previously had no access to healthcare facilities.

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Community Voices

"Before WAM came to our village, we had to walk 10km for clean water. Now we have a well right in our community, and they've taught us how to maintain it. This has changed our lives, especially for women and children."

Fatuma Mwinyi
Village Leader, Kilimanjaro Region

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