Foundation for Environmental Protection in Tanzania (FEPT)

FEPT is a dynamic and youth-led NGO based in Arusha, Tanzania, dedicated to fostering environmental sustainability and building resilient communities. Education, advocacy, and innovative solutions help FEPT safeguard Tanzania’s biodiversity and promote sustainable practices that address the urgent challenges of climate change, resource depletion, and ecosystem degradation.
About us

The mission of FEPT is to empower communities to become stewards of the environment, fostering a culture of sustainability that will ensure a better future for future generations. Among the organization’s initiatives are climate resilience, reforestation, clean energy promotion, and sustainable livelihoods for communities. FEPT strives to inspire action at the local and national levels by raising environmental awareness and advocating for policies that protect natural ecosystems.

FEPT is committed to making a measurable and lasting impact with its vision to achieve harmony between human development and nature. Together with local communities, youth groups, and other stakeholders, the organization strives to create a thriving, sustainable Tanzania.

FEPT’s Strategic Pillars

1. Climate Action and Resilience

Focus: Mitigating climate change impacts and building community resilience.
Goal: To reduce the carbon footprint and enhance the adaptive capacity of vulnerable communities.
Key Initiatives:

  • Support reforestation, afforestation, and land restoration projects.
  • Promote renewable energy solutions and sustainable agriculture practices to reduce carbon footprints
  • Raise awareness about climate change and advocate for climate-smart policies.
  • Support research and implement innovative climate adaptation technologies.

2. Conservation and Sustainable Resource Management

Focus: Protecting biodiversity and ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources.
Goal: To preserve Tanzania’s natural heritage while fostering sustainable livelihoods.
Key Initiatives:

  • Combat illegal poaching, deforestation, and land degradation.
  • Encourage sustainable land use, fisheries, forestry, and mining practices.
  • Promote eco-tourism and community-based conservation programs.
  • Support circular economy initiatives and eco-friendly technologies.

3. Environmental Education and Community Empowerment

Focus: Raising awareness and empowering communities to act on environmental issues.
Goal: To empower individuals and communities with the knowledge and tools for sustainable practices.
Key Initiatives:

  • Develop educational campaigns and workshops for schools and communities.
  • Encourage youth participation through mentorship and volunteer programs.
  • Strengthen community-based organizations for local environmental governance.
  • Support alternative livelihoods that reduce environmental degradation.

4. Partnerships, Policy, and Advocacy

Focus: Strengthening collaborations and influencing environmental policies.
Goal: To drive collective action and ensure policies support sustainable development.
Key Initiatives:

  • Build strategic partnerships with stakeholders across sectors.
  • Advocate for transparent and effective environmental policies.
  • Collaborate on global initiatives like the SDGs and the Paris Agreement.
  • Participate in regional forums to share knowledge and resources.

5. Research, Innovation, and Technology for Sustainability

Focus: Leveraging research and technology to solve environmental challenges.
Goal: To foster evidence-based solutions and innovation in environmental protection.
Key Initiatives:

  • Fund and collaborate on research addressing local environmental issues.
  • Promote innovations in clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and waste management.
  • Support data-driven approaches for ecosystem conservation and climate adaptation.

By focusing on these strategic pillars, FEPT is building a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to environmental protection that includes conservation, education, community engagement, and policy change, ultimately driving Tanzania toward a more sustainable future.

MISSION
To promote sustainable environmental practices, protect Tanzania’s rich biodiversity, and empower communities through education, advocacy, and innovative solutions for environmental conservation and climate resilience.

VISION
A thriving Tanzania where ecosystems are preserved, communities live in harmony with nature, and future generations inherit a sustainable and vibrant environment.

CORE VALUES
Organization members are promoting the following core values;
Integrity – Responsibility – Accountability – Fairness – Transparency