A number of activities will be organized leading to increased understanding, recognition and importance of mangroves, regulated and sustainable development; Law enforcement and monitoring to protect from illegal encroachment. These will include:- • Mangrove trees planting along the coastal lines • Community and beach clean ups • Environmental education and awareness through sports, arts, Music, workshops and other creative means • Educational tours to various organizations working on environmental conservation and sustainability

Accommodation facility will include a local authority’s old house with six sleeping rooms each with two separate toiles. The house is divided into two in one and one side will be used by male and the other side by female volunteers. There is also a public hall beside which can be used for accommodation if needed, meetings and dining. There is water and electricity in the buildings. Do not expect: Dish and cloth washing machines, Asia or European toilets and shower. Beds, private sleeping rooms and all the things you can imagine from your home life. Get ready for life adventure and experience something new. You can expect: To eat well, work hard, happiness and of course simple but comfortable accommodation. You will have a mattress lay down on the floor and expect to share room with other volunteers of the same sex. Bring with you: Mosquito net, rubber mattress, bed sheets at least two pieces, light blanket, Mosquito and insect repentant and flush light. FOOD a) Trying a variety of foods from other cultures is part of UVIKIUTA’s philosophy for an authentic experience in Tanzania, and may be both fun and challenging. Food on our projects generally reflects the local cuisine. Some foods that are part of a regular diet at your home country may not be available during the project. b) Vegetarians are accommodated and veg meals will be available. However volunteers with more specific dietary requirements may need to supplement the included meals at their own expense. c) Participants with food allergies (e.g., nuts) must inform us about the existence and severity of the allergy. d) Three meals per day are provided to the Volunteers at the accommodation. e) Meals on transit between airports and to/from Project, during tourism or outside designated project area are volunteer’s responsibility. f) No reimbursements will be made for volunteers who miss their included meals. g) We will have permanent support staff to help in the kitchen. However Volunteers are expected to give hand in meals preparations, dish washing, kitchen and dining room cleaning. h) Clean water will be provided. We will not pay for bottled water if is going to be your preference. Kindly bring with your water bottle.

a) When is your free time? • Break hours during working days • Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays • You may wish to arrive earlier before the project or stay longer after to enjoy the most of what this country offer. b) Options Pemba Island famous known as “spice Island” is gifted with various natural attractions. Before coming to Tanzania, you will have an opportunity to learn more about this beautiful Island; however there are four important sites or activities you may not want to miss at all:-  Ngezi Forest, and Vumawimbi beach  Misali Island and Cloves farms. Important advise • Be aware of people trying to invite you for safari and tours, they might not help that much as most of them are not licensed or registered for such kind of business • It is always cheaper and even fun to do these activities with other volunteers as a team. You might want to wait until the orientation day to plan together • If needed we can provide some recommendations for companies which has been providing services to our volunteers for years with affordable rates while quality, safety and security prioritized.

Mangrove trees that are expected to stretch along Coastal lines are important as animal habitats and natural seawalls. However despite this reality Mangrove forest are among the most threatened habitats in various countries. These trees may be disappearing quickly than other inland forests than expected. Experts are informing us that, the outcome of disappearing of mangrove will result to Fisheries declines, Threats to migratory bird species, Degradation of Clean water supplies, Salinization of coastal soils, Erosion and land subsidence. This project is organized involving various community based organizations to take various actions to sustain “Natural seawalls”.

Potential volunteer shall:-  Have interest in physical/outdoor activities  Love nature and especially coastal environment  Open minded, flexible, ready to learn and adopt to other cultures,  Ability to work independently, less supervision and minimum resources.

You are expected to pay a program participation fee of €250. Participation fee does not cover the cost of medical/health services, all types of insurances, cost of transport to the community (From you home to Pemba Island and return), Business visas fee, airport drop off on departure day, pocket money, free/leisure activities and other personal expenses. However; participation fee does cover the cost of airport pickups on arrival, orientation on arrival, food and accommodation during the project, transport to project sites and other designated project activities as well general running cost of the program.