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
The equipment handover, led by CFP’s Zonal Operations Manager, Ali Said Juma, emphasized these tools as shared, community assets rather than personal property
Juma highlighted the ToTs’ vital role in protecting mangrove ecosystems, which serve as buffers against coastal erosion and crucial marine habitats
CFP’s COFMA Officer, Khadija Hamdu, reinforced that beyond the material support, the ToTs’ leadership, dedication, and community-driven engagement are the driving force behind sustainable conservation
The article frames these efforts within the broader goals of the ZanzADAPT project: empowering women and youth in climate adaptation leadership, fostering sustainable livelihoods through agroforestry and conservation, and strengthening local stewardship of natural resources through collaboration between communities, government, and international partners