50317, Usevya, Kashamkulo Street, Katavi, Tz

In a world where the delicate balance of nature is increasingly under threat, there arises a beacon of hope – a collective endeavor committed to preserving our planet’s biodiversity and safeguarding its ecosystems. Welcome to WASIMA – Wildlife and Environmental Conservation Initiative for a More Sustainable Future.

WASIMA recognizes that the challenges facing wildlife and environmental conservation are multifaceted and interconnected. Therefore, our approach emphasizes collaboration across diverse sectors – from local communities and governmental agencies to international partners and academia. By fostering synergies and sharing expertise, we amplify the impact of our collective actions, catalyzing positive change on a global scale.

Our up to 2023 Impact summary

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

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Lion hunting and lion dancing reduced in %​
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individual lions were saved between 2011-2016
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More than villages have adopted by-laws banning illegal lion hunting and lion dancer reward practices
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Planted more than trees as the result of the Greening Campaign
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km2 encompassing different land tenure types reached by Greening Campaign
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acres of natural forest lands preserved in Mpimbwe as the result of the Greening Campaign
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+Locals of different groups visited Katavi National Park from 2016 to date
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community members reached via conservation film shows, educational materials, seminars and meetings since 2016 to date.
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Students were supported
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Students were reached via Student Wildlife Clubs and eco-studies from 25 schools around Katavi- Rukwa –Ugalla ecosystem
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Human lion conflicts Loudspeaker Early Warning Systems installed in villages most vulnerable to Human-wildlife conflicts
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village Game Scouts have trained and deployed as Lion Conservation Ambassadors (LCAs)
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+the ant-poaching teams village Game Scouts have trained and deployed as Lion Conservation Ambassadors (LCAs) in three Wildlife Management areas
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Lion-proof bomas built
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+Cattle have secured by Lion-Proof Bomas
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+ Shoats have secured by Lion Proof Bomas
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+ Livestock have secured by Lion Proof Bomas
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Worthy in USD have secured by Lion-Proof Bomas over the last 6 months – 85 % free service made to human-lion conflict victim households from around Ugalla River and Katavi national parks (Ongoing project)
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Natural resource management and governance participatory appraisals aimed to improve local natural resource management and governance have conducted(ongoing project)
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Community leaders have been involved local natural resource management and governance (ongoing project)
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children with physical disabilities have been treated at The Plaster House for treatment through a Collaborative health program with Nomad Tanzania and The Kafika House.
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Women were supported through our pay-forward chicken project.
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Beekeeping groups have established in Mpimbwe and Nkasi
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