- SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 by Rebecca Jacobs
VIUNGO: Seeding Resilience
Just over two years ago, Community Forests launched the VIUNGO Project in Zanzibar. Translating to “ingredients” or “spice” in Swahili, VIUNGO is a four-year collaborative effort between local and international organizations in the region. Together, we are working to support small-scale farmers, empower women and youth, and boost economic growth and opportunity—key ingredients in a… Read more »
- DECEMBER 8, 2022 by Rebecca Jacobs
Local knowledge is key to protecting biodiversity
The forests in which Community Forests International works are part of this rich diversity. From the lush mangroves of Zanzibar to the unique Wabanaki forest of eastern Canada, these remarkable ecosystems are home to an array of life found in the soil to the canopy. Yet despite the importance of these ecosystems for the health of the planet and our own communities, intact forests are… Read more
- JULY 27, 2021 by Rebecca Jacobs
Zanzibar's Farmer Field Schools: Growing Resilience
One year ago, Community Forests launched the VIUNGO Project in Zanzibar. Translating to “ingredients” in Swahili, VIUNGO is a four-year collaborative effort between local and international organizations in the region. Together, we are working to support small-scale farmers, empower women and youth, and boost economic growth and opportunity – key ingredients in a recipe for… Read more »
