Tanzania

1,922.80 hectares

Their diocese is currently in the early stages of planning land restoration activities aimed at promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable community development. Located in Tanzania, specifically in the Morogoro Region within the Kilombero District, their initiative focuses on restoring degraded land in their congregations and community land along the Udzungwa Mountain ranges. These areas have experienced deforestation and los of biodiversity due to unsustainable farming practices and population pressure. However, their diocese has developed a land restoration initiative, with a unique focus on promoting cocoa farming the organization aim to restore degraded church-owned land by encouraging local charcoal producers to transition to cocoa cultivation, a practice that both restores the land and provides a more sustainable source of income. The planned restoration activities include reforestation using indigenous tree species, soil conservation through cover cropping, and the creation of a demonstration farm to educate both congregants and local farmers on climate-smart agriculture. The organization is also exploring partnerships with local government authorities, environmental NGOs, and agricultural extension services to ensure technical support and long-term sustainability of the initiative. In addition to physical restoration, the organization intend to integrate theological education and environmental awarenes into their preaching, Sunday school curriculum, and youth programmes. This spiritual-ecological approach aims to build a faith-based culture of care for Gods creation, rooted in both scripture and community action. While the project is still in its preparatory phase, the organization is fully committed to launching it by the end of 2025 or the beginning of 2026, contingent upon mobilising adequate resources and technical expertise. Should the opportunity arise, the organization is open and eager to collaborate with international faith-based or environmental organisations to enhance the scope and impact of their efforts. Additionally, land tenure and documentation issues sometimes create uncertainty over boundaries and long-term land use planning. The organization also face technical capacity gaps, as few members have specialised training in agroforestry or restoration techniques. Lastly, climate variability, including unpredictable rainfall, poses a risk to the succes of newly planted trees and crops.

1,152,100 hectares hectares

The organization is based in Tanzania in Kilimanjaro Region working in district-wide in smallholder farming communities through tree planting, agroforestry, and conservation farming, all embedded within community structures like VSLA groups, schools and religious institutions partnerships. The organization engages with 18500 direct beneficiaries acros 751 VSLA groups established and supervised by the organization, 332 religious institutions and 324 schools. Large scale tree planting is achieved by cooperating with local government leaders, program participants and community members, Floresta conducts ongoing reforestation activities to restore degraded farmland and community landscapes by planting 1.5 million trees per year. Soil and watershed restoration is achieved by using a tailored curriculums named Environmental Core Curriculum and Redemptive Agriculture curriculum, program participants are trained in theory and practical that resulted in program participants using agroforestry, contouring, terracing, and other conservation agriculture techniques to rehabilitate soils, improve water retention, and reduce erosion especially on hillsides within 7 sub watersheds that the organization is conserving Energy-saving cookstoves and establishment of tree nurseries lower demand for fuelwood, protecting native forest and supporting growth of replacement trees on farm plots. This also affects tree planting target mainly on the survival rate of the trees planted. Growing population and demand for fuelwood, farmland, or pasture creates ongoing pressure on forests and restoration sites.

10 hectors hectares

The organization is expecting to expand the application of manure from dairly section to banana project where the organization aim to use the degraded land around Mzinga premises, Morogoro, Tanzania. This will involve land preparation of about 2 acres of land, manure application and planting of banana. Restoration is often underfunded and dependent on short-term donor cycles if any. Low Awarenes and Education. Many communities lack knowledge of sustainable land management (SLM) techniques. Environmental pressures. Droughts, floods, and erratic rainfall due to climate change undermine restoration gains. Wildfires, often caused by human activities, destroy regenerating forests and rangelands. Community buy-in & behavior change. Some locals resist tree planting or restoration efforts due to land use preferences, short-term economic needs, or cultural norms. Infrastructure & technical capacity. Gender and social equity gaps. Women, youth, and indigenous groups often lack voice or control over land use decisions.

100 Acres hectares

This land mentioned is owned by the Community and the organization is currently planning land restoration activities through their faith organization.CSYM HUDUMA MBUENET The place the organization reside is Tanzania in Mbulu distrust and Manyara region.The organization is working with youth and Women as part of their vision and mission. Key challenges include key challenges include the key challenges their organization faces in managing land sustainably or implementing restoration is skiled and trained about lr" the organization is looking for the support on this issue.need capacity building of their staff and financial aid.

100 acres hectares

Organization of People Empowerment (OPE) is currently engaged in land restoration through agroforestry, tree planting and Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR). The Project is implemented and still in progres in Tanzania specifically in Shinyanga region within Shinyanga District Council covering six wards with five planting sites namely Pandagichiza, Lyabusalu, Iselamagazi, Mishepo and Mwalukwa site. To date the project has restored a total number of 707 hectares of land (115 hectares of land through agroforestry, 567 hectares through tree planting and 25 hectares through assisted natural regeneration). The project has employed 262 individuals, engaged 6601 Community Volunteers and identified 18356 project beneficiaries. Among those employed 69% are women, 31% men, 85% youths and 15% from indigenous communities. All the employed workers receives fair wages to ensure equity in compensation. To date the project has planted a total number of 6111,000 trees equivalent to 94% of their target and the project is currently under monitoring. The organization is working to explore more resources in order to extend this initiative in their own land which was secured last year April,. All these contributes to declining agricultural productivity, food insecurity, and los of biodiversity, with significant economic losses over USD $ 10.2 billion annually. Illegal grazing is intervened by insisting small scale farmers and in schools planting areas to enhance control mechanisms by fencing the planted sites and engage community village militias for protection including penalizing the perpetrators in case they violates the agreed tree protection measures.

10000 acres hectares

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania Eastern and Coastal Diocese (ELCTECD) has successfully completed a comprehensive land restoration and management project acros all six of its administrative districts: Zanzibar, Central, Northern, Southern, Western, and Southern West. This initiative, known focused on the development of a spatial and non-spatial land database to strengthen the stewardship, legal status, and long-term sustainability of church-owned land assets. Through this project, more than 400 parcels of landused for churches, dispensaries, schools, farms, forests, and future developmentswere surveyed, documented, and mapped. Key activities included collection of land coordinates, verification of legal ownership (title deeds, gift deeds, sales agreements), and land use classification. The project also involved awarenes-building at all levels of church leadership to promote responsible land management. The work contributes to land restoration by enhancing the Dioceses ability to protect land from encroachment, plan for reforestation, and manage land use sustainably. Many of the undeveloped or forested areas owned by the church are now targeted for restoration through future environmental and community-based initiatives. With the project now completed in all districts, ELCTECD expresses continued interest in partnerships that will enable ecological restoration on its landsuch as afforestation, agroforestry, and community resilience programs aligned with its mission of creation care and environmental justice. Encroachment and land disputes, particularly in rapidly urbanizing areas, due to unclear or missing boundary markers. Coordination gaps between parish, district, and diocesan levels in reporting and managing land data.

11,000 acres hectares

The organization hIringa Region and Kilolo District. Types of Trees which the organization has started planting since 2020 are Fruits Trees (Avocados, Papayas, and Mangoes). Timber Trees (Eucalyptus and Pine Trees). These type of Trees grow well in their area because Iringa Region where the Project is conducted and EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN TANZANIA, IRINGA DIOCESE's home church is 2000m above see level. It is a bit cold with enough rain. The organization haave established a nursey where the organization grow seedlings before distributing to the Congregation and their Church Institutions fro Planting. High land fees by the Government which is required to be paid each year Climate change, when sometimes rain delays to start raining Lack. Or low knowledge and skills on land management skills.

12,908 ACRES hectares

Forestry Initiatives: Roughly 3,000 acres of land have been allocated for forest conservation efforts. Out of this, approximately 1,824.5 acres have been planted with trees, while 377 acres consist of existing natural forests. The long-term vision is to expand tree planting to 6,000 acres and set aside an additional 2,000 acres as preserved natural forest. A technical valuation of the planted forest has estimated the investment at USD 3.5 million. The following farms are actively involved in the initiative: Madaba, Songea (Tanzania): Total land area of 2,000 acres, with 1,302.5 acres planted and 200 acres preserved as natural forest. Kibiti, Coast Region (Tanzania): 800 acres total, with 422 acres planted and 128 acres reserved for natural forest. Kuroi, Coast Region (Tanzania): 149 acres in total, including 100 acres of planted trees and 49 acres of natural forest. Additionally, the Diocese is in negotiations to acquire 10,000 acres of land in Kigoma Region, Western Tanzania, for further expansion of these forestry efforts. Spiritual Development: Areas have been allocated for the establishment of spiritual centers to support religious enrichment and community engagement. Real Estate Investments: Property development projects are in progres to enhance value and diversify assets. Church Infrastructure: Dedicated zones have been set aside for constructing church buildings to serve religious and communal purposes. Social Services: Educational institutions and healthcare facilities are being integrated to provide essential services to the local community. Planned Expansion: The site also accommodates future developments, ensuring adaptability and long-term growth potential. Unauthorized Encroachment: Delays in acquiring legal ownership documents and slow implementation of development projects have resulted in unlawful land occupation. Fire Hazards: Afforested areas face recurring fire outbreaks, threatening environmental sustainability and financial investment. Unmapped Territories: A large section of land remains unsurveyed, obstructing clear planning and formal registration. Impact of Deforestation: Continuous clearing of trees hampers reforestation goals, undermining conservation efforts. Unregulated Mining: Disorganized mining activities have led to severe land degradation, including soil contamination and dangerous pits, sparking conflict with nearby communities and hindering protective measures.

15 Acres hectares

The current or planned land restoration activities by your faith organization, including the geography (country/province/region level and specific site names if applicable). If none, please indicate your interest in starting such work. Key challenges include key challenges include the key challenges your organization faces in managing land sustainably or implementing restoration?

150 acres hectares

Currently, BAKWATA Lindi hTanzania. The organization personallys have a 51-acre plot, on which BAKWATA AID (BAKAID) Tanzania has planted mangroves and also raise fish. Land tenure insecurity and unclear boundaries often create conflicts, delaying or preventing sustainable practices. Additionally, climate change impacts, such as unpredictable rainfall and soil degradation, further complicate restoration work. Key challenges include key challenges include their organization faces several challenges in managing land sustainably and implementing restoration.

2000 hectares hectares

Currently in collaboration with WWF, Tanzania Episcopal Conference which is a host institution of the Interfaith alliance in Tanzania is conducting a faith based restoration initiatives in three regions of southern Tanzania namely Ruvuma, Lindi and Mtwara. The project approach is to use and mobilize community engagements through effective training to faith leaders and subsequent cascading to the community through faith based platforms. Moreover in partnership with Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) Tanzania, under the Climate and Environmental Stewardship (CES), will be conducting an initiatives that will focus on the capacity building to faith leaders and faith communities to build resilience to climate shocks and natural resources management. This will be done through established interfaith committees, interreligious community banks, climate adaptation coalition and other community platforms targeting youth and women. The project is developing and will use a tailored scripture references and theological reflections on environmental stewardship.

30 acres hectares

Ereto East Africa Foundation is interested in starting such work. Beside having planted trees, Ereto East Africa Foundation is a leader of community Based Organization (LOOEKN-Natron) with 59 villages aiming to preserve their natural resources (Natural Assets) of Villages, design and implement development projects for the benefit of the current and future LOKEEN Community. Overgrazing, Soil erosion, cutting trees for charcoal, not planting trees.

30 acres of land hectares

At Children's Eco Village in Mkuranga Tanzania, the organization is actively involved in land restoration through permaculture farming, operating a tree nursery, and spearheading tree planting campaigns that have resulted in restoring a water source that had dried 50 years ago which now is the main source of water for other neighbouring village of Eco village. Key challenges include key challenges include the organization is also implementing soil enrichment techniques by using regenerative practises making their own pesticides and organic fertilisers from nature and establishing ecological protected areas in the village such waste management and beekeeping, and planting trees in schools and communities aiming to be a knowledge-sharing center for sustainable land management at mkuranga while putting faith at the heart of all their doings the challenge the organization face in managing land sustainably is the sandy and nutrient-poor soil prevalent in kisemvule mkuranga which their efforts are based, this in turn requires more efforts in soil enrichment and water conservation to support their permaculture practises to maintain productivity and support food security at the village and reforestation initiatives to the wider sorrounding areas.

50 heckar hectares

The Seventh-day Adventist Church youth organization in Tanzania is actively engaged in land restoration efforts within the Morogoro region, specifically targeting cocoa farmers. The project's primary goal is to promote sustainable cocoa farming practices that enhance environmental sustainability and improve farmers' economic well-being. The land restoration activities undertaken by the youth organization may include: Reforestation: Planting trees to prevent soil erosion, provide shade for cocoa trees, and improve biodiversity. Agroforestry: Integrating trees and shrubs into cocoa farms to enhance soil fertility, provide windbreaks, and diversify farm products. Soil Conservation: Implementing techniques such as terracing, contour farming, and cover cropping to prevent soil erosion and improve soil health. Training and Education: Providing farmers with training on sustainable farming practices, including organic farming methods, pest and disease management, and post-harvest handling. The project's impact is expected to include increased cocoa yields, improved soil health, reduced environmental degradation, and enhanced livelihoods for cocoa farmers in the Morogoro region. The Seventh-day Adventist Church youth organization's involvement reflects a commitment to community development and environmental stewardship.