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Empowering Pemba

Marine Conservation, Blue Economy and Community Development in Pemba Island, Zanzibar.

15K+
Mangroves Planted
2.5K+
Community Members
25+
Active Projects
4
Districts Covered

Our Impact Dashboard

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Real-time metrics from our ongoing projects across Pemba Island's four districts

Mangroves Planted
15,420trees
77.1% completeTarget: 20,000
Updated 2 hours ago
Community Trainings
342sessions
68.4% completeTarget: 500
Updated 1 day ago
Seaweed Production
8,750kg
72.9% completeTarget: 12,000
Updated 3 hours ago
Clean Energy Projects
28projects
70.0% completeTarget: 40
Updated 1 week ago
Districts Covered
4
Mkoani
Chake Chake
Wete
Micheweni
Community Members
2,450+

Directly benefiting from our programs

Project Duration
5+ Years

Of continuous community impact

Our Programs

Comprehensive initiatives addressing marine conservation, sustainable livelihoods, and community empowerment across Pemba Island's four districts.

Mangrove Restoration
Active
Mangrove Restoration
Marine Conservation

Community-led mangrove planting and restoration initiatives across Pemba's coastline to combat climate change and protect marine biodiversity.

Progress77%
450 participants
📍 Mkoani & Chake Chake
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Sustainable Seaweed Farming
Active
Sustainable Seaweed Farming
Blue Economy

Empowering coastal communities with sustainable seaweed cultivation techniques for improved livelihoods and marine ecosystem health.

Progress85%
320 participants
📍 Wete & Micheweni
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Sustainable Fisheries
Completed
Sustainable Fisheries
Capacity Building

Training programs for local fishermen on sustainable fishing practices, gear management, and marine resource conservation.

Progress92%
280 participants
📍 All Districts
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Clean Energy Solutions
Planning
Clean Energy Solutions
Sustainable Development

Implementing solar energy systems and promoting clean cooking solutions to reduce environmental impact and improve quality of life.

Progress45%
150 participants
📍 Mkoani & Wete
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4

Active Programs

1,200

Total Participants

4

Districts Covered

75%

Average Progress

Our Projects Across Pemba Island

Discover our ongoing conservation and community development initiatives across the four districts: Mkoani, Chake Chake, Wete, and Micheweni

Pemba Island Project Map
MkoaniChake ChakeWeteMicheweni
Active
Completed
Planning

Explore Our Projects

Click on any district marker on the map to learn more about our projects

Mkoani
Projects:1
Participants:150
Chake Chake
Projects:1
Participants:200
Wete
Projects:1
Participants:120
Micheweni
Projects:1
Participants:80

About PECEO

Our Vision

A thriving Pemba Island where marine ecosystems are conserved, communities are empowered, and sustainable blue economy practices ensure prosperity for current and future generations.

Our Mission

To empower coastal communities in Pemba Island through marine conservation, sustainable livelihoods, climate resilience, and inclusive community development programs across the four districts: Mkoani, Chake Chake, Wete, and Micheweni.

Our Values

Sustainability
Community-Centered
Innovation
Transparency
Collaboration
Director Juma Said Ali

Juma Said Ali

Executive Director

"Our commitment to Pemba Island goes beyond conservation—we're building a sustainable future where our marine treasures and communities thrive together. Every project we undertake is a step towards this vision."

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