Sustainable environmental protection

The project aimed to increase community awareness access to sustainable environmental protection resources in Monduli District, Arusha Region, Northern Tanzania. The project was successfully completed and the community's knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards environmental protection were assessed.

Prior to the project, 73% of students and 67% of community members had never heard about environmental protection activities. After the drama performances, 100% of respondents could list the benefits of trees, and attitudes towards cutting down trees changed significantly, with only 30% reporting it was acceptable. 87% of children and 53% of community members reported changing their practices and actively participating in tree planting. At the start of the project, selected schools had no feeding program or kitchen, resulting in a high rate of student absenteeism; this changed significantly once the implementation of feeding programs. The community identified drought, soil erosion, and overgrazing as the biggest threats to the environment. Since the project, the use of eco stoves increased by 52%, reducing dependence on firewood.

Overall, the project has led to greater awareness of environmental protection and good practices in the community. Community members remain committed to environmental activities, such as tree planting and using eco-friendly stoves. The government is now committed to protecting the environment in Monduli district council.

Founded in 2003, Ace Africa is a registered Charity in the UK, it aims to empower children in their communities in rural areas of Kenya and Tanzania, to achieve sustainable, fulfilling and independent lives through improved food and economic security, health, well-being and rights awareness.

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