Strengthening Restoration Efforts: FAO Delegation Visits MVIWAARUSHA Projects in Arusha

On 29th March 2026, MVIWAARUSHA welcomed a high-level strategic delegation from FAO Tanzania, led by Mr. Geofrey Bakanga, the Forest and Farm Facility National Facilitator, alongside other officials from the organization. The visit marked an important milestone in reinforcing collaboration and assessing ongoing environmental restoration efforts.

The delegation also had the honor of hosting the AFR100–FAO Regional Coordinator, Ms. Salima Mouhamoud Mousa from Senegal, whose visit aimed to witness firsthand the progress and preparations of projects being implemented by MVIWAARUSHA.

A key highlight of the visit was a field tour to Selela Village in Monduli District. Here, the delegation observed successful initiatives previously implemented by MVIWAARUSHA, gaining valuable insights into community-driven restoration and sustainable land management practices.

The team further visited a vital partner in conservation efforts—the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA). This collaboration continues to play a significant role in complementing MVIWAARUSHA’s work in ecosystem restoration and tree planting, demonstrating the power of partnerships in addressing environmental challenges.

Extending her engagement, Ms. Salima Mouhamoud Mousa toured additional villages across Monduli and Karatu Districts. During these visits, she actively participated in tree planting activities alongside local communities and engaged them in discussions about the AFR100 initiative, emphasizing its importance in landscape restoration across Africa.

The visit and related activities were coordinated under the leadership of Program Officer Mr. Damian Sulumo, reflecting MVIWAARUSHA’s ongoing commitment to strengthening partnerships and advancing sustainable environmental initiatives.