The EarthLungs Reforestation Foundation in Tanzania is a prominent, African-led non-profit organization dedicated to large-scale ecological restoration and community empowerment. Working in close coordination with the Tanzania Forest Services Agency, the foundation focuses heavily on rehabilitating degraded public forests, wetlands, and vital marine environments. A major hub of their activity is in the Tanga region, where local teams manage extensive community-based mangrove nurseries in Ushongo, Pangani, and Mkinga to safeguard vulnerable coastlines and maximize blue carbon storage. A distinguishing feature of EarthLungs Tanzania is its science-backed, data-driven approach to conservation. The organization integrates advanced technology, including GPS mapping, drone surveillance, and the veritree data reporting system, to track tree growth and verify an impressive average seedling survival rate of over 80 percent. This digital accountability ensures that their extensive restoration efforts yield measurable, long-term environmental results rather than just temporary planting numbers. Beyond ecological metrics, EarthLungs operates on a unique “BEEyond Trees” strategy that links environmental health directly to local economic prosperity. By channeling funding into forest-adjacent communities, it provides fair wages, sustainable employment, and essential health insurance. The model actively prioritizes women and youth, integrating eco-friendly micro-enterprises like apiculture (beekeeping), mushroom cultivation, and sustainable bamboo farming. This transformative approach turns local residents into permanent ecosystem stewards, ensuring that nature and Tanzania’s communities thrive together.
NEW VACANCIES AT EARTHLUNGS TANZANIA JULY 2026
The organization is inviting applications from competent individuals to apply for new vacancies. READ FULL DETAILS THROUGH DOWNLOADING THE PDF DOCUMENT BELOW.