Who We Are
Oikos East Africa is a Tanzanian Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) that fights poverty through biodiversity protection and sustainable use of natural resources.
By helping communities to conserve nature and ecosystem services, we promote climate change adaptation and mitigation, healthy landscapes, and boost sustainable economic growth.
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Our Mission
To fight against poverty through environmental guardianship, by building competences, promoting capacity building, education, entrepreneurship, sustainable management of natural resources, women empowerment and provision of social services.
Our Vision
A future where rural communities in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar have reached wellbeing and adopt a sustainable lifestyle.
At Oikos East Africa, we believe the health and wellness of future generations will be secured with today’s people-centered approach to environmental conservation.
We envision a future in which local communities and authorities work together to promote fair socio-economic development based on the sustainable use of natural resources. Rooted in culturally sensitive and environmentally sustainable interventions, our mission is to apply the highest ethical and scientific standards to support rural communities in pursuit of additional knowledge, technologies, and good governance to protect their own ecosystems. Women and girls are always at the centre of our work.
Our Team
Our strength lies in our people. Oikos East Africa is powered by a diverse and multidisciplinary team of professionals passionate about sustainability and community-driven change.
We bring together expertise in:
Sustainable water management, biodiversity conservation and ecological monitoring, human-wildlife coexistence, climate change adaptation, conservation education, sustainable food production, renewable energy services, and capacity building and mentorship to nature-based micro and small enterprises.
Our field team is committed, experienced, and dedicated to the communities we serve. With a spirit of partnership and respect for local knowledge, they work side-by-side with communities, authorities, and institutions to co-create practical, impactful, and lasting solutions.
Mayassa Khalfan
Managing Director
Emma Nteles
Chief Administrator
Eng. Zabdiel Kitonga
WASH Programme Manager
Edith Mtenga
Human Resource Administrator
Mary Birdi
Conservation Project Manager
Eng. Martin Sanga
Assistant Project Manager - COASTAL
List of Boardmembers
Ramadhan Kupaza
Chairman
Alais Ole Morindat
Member
Jane Mary Ntalwila
Member
Emma Christopher Ntelles
Member
Mayassa Hashim Khalfan
Member
Eng. Zabdiel Kitonga
Member
Mary Resham Birdi
Member
Edith Bernard Mtenga
Member