Community Forests Pemba (CFP)
Welcome to Community Forests Pemba CFP
Community Forests Pemba (CFP) is a Zanzibar-based non-profit advancing climate resilience through community-led solutions. We work with rural communities in Pemba and Unguja to restore forests, support sustainable livelihoods, and promote gender equality—ensuring people and nature thrive together in the face of climate change
- Creating climate-resilient communities that thrive in harmony with nature."
Mbarouk Mussa Omar Executive Director Community Forests Pemba
Karibu Community Forests Pemba
It is my pleasure to welcome you to our official website, where we share the stories, work, mission and vision of our community-driven movement for environmental and social resilience in Zanzibar. Since our founding, Community Forests Pemba (CFP) has worked hand-in-hand with rural communities to restore ecosystems, strengthen livelihoods, and champion gender equality.
In partnership with our sister organization, Community Forests International (CFI), we empower women and youth, promote climate-adaptive agroforestry, and protect vital mangrove forests—all while amplifying local voices and leadership. Our work is rooted in respect, trust, and friendship—values that continue to guide us every day.
We invite you to explore our site, learn about our impact, meet the people behind the progress, and discover ways to connect with or support our mission. Whether you are a community member, partner, or global supporter, your engagement strengthens our shared vision.
Thank you for visiting—and for believing in the power of people and nature working together. Tuko Pamoja!
With gratitude,
Mbarouk Mussa Omar – Executive Director – Community Forests Pemba
Ongoing Projects
Zanzibar Women’s Leadership in Adaptation (ZanzAdapt) Project
The Zanzibar Women’s Leadership in Adaptation (ZanzAdapt) Project empowers women at the frontlines of climate change to lead nature-based solutions. By addressing gender inequality and building climate resilience, ZanzAdapt creates pathways for women to take leadership roles in shaping sustainable futures for their communities.
Success Stories
Transforming Lives & Landscapes
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December 16, 2025 A Land of Her Own: How Bi. Fatma Found Security Through Support and Shared OwnershipIf you had told Bi. Fatma Ngwali a year ago said that she would one day become the...
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December 16, 2025 From Outsider to Authority: How Bi. Eshe Became a Trusted Agroforestry Leader in UziIt’s not an easy feat to enter a new community and earn the respect of its people enough...
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November 21, 2025 Nurturing Resilience: Seedling Distribution for the Vuli SeasonVuli season has arrived In Zanzibar, for the average person this simply means a shift toward cooler weather,...
News
CFP Strengthens Mangrove ToTs with Essential Support under ZanzADAPT Project
Community Forests Pemba (CFP), through the ZanzADAPT project, distributed essential tools—such as watering cans, rain boots, and measuring tapes—to Mangrove Trainers of Trainers (ToTs) in Uzi and N’gambwa to support their daily conservation efforts
Community Forests Pemba works to increase the adaptive capacity of at-risk communities in the Zanzibar Archipelago. Here’s a look at what has been accomplished:
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Improving the climate resilience of vulnerable communities.
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Increasing food security and promoting gender equality.
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Increasing food security and promoting gender equality.
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Spice production that is better for the farmers and the climate
In Zanzibar, we’ve helped set up over 300 Farmer Field Schools in communities across the islands, and have enrolled an incredible 7,800 farmers in the various programmes offered!
