Who We Are
Tanzania Conservation and Community Empowerment Initiative (TACCEI) is a Tanzanian non-governmental organization (NGO) committed to safeguarding biodiversity, advancing climate adaptation, and fostering sustainable community development. At TACCEI, we work to bridge the gap between biodiversity conservation and human well-being by implementing evidence-based, community-led interventions. Our work secures critical ecosystems while equipping local communities with the tools and climate resilience necessary to lead their own development.
What We Do
At TACCEI, we firmly believe that communities assuming responsibility for their future and reshaping it according to their vision is what drives change. Guided by this belief, we focus our work on the following areas:
Biodiversity Conservation
Built on a foundation of local leadership, our program drives sustainable conservation through four strategic pillars: pioneering community-led human-wildlife coexistence, advancing scientific research, restoring critical ecosystems, and delivering impactful, grassroots conservation education.
FEATURED PROJECTS
The Maasai Women Empowerment and Climate Change Adaptation Project (MWECCAP)
MWECCAP is a grassroots initiative designed to enhance the climate resilience and socio-economic status of over 20,000 Maasai women. The program delivers sustainable, landscape-level impact through three integrated pathways: advancing climate-smart agricultural techniques via homestead kitchen gardens, launching eco-friendly enterprises that diversify household income, and providing robust leadership and technical capacity building. By investing in women, MWECCAP fosters self-reliance, mitigates environmental risks, and secures long-term natural resource stewardship
The Tarangire-Manyara Ecosystem Human-Wildlife Coexistence Program (TMEHWCP)
TMEHWCP is our flagship initiative working to safeguard one of Tanzania’s most critical wildlife corridors. With an ambitious target to engage half of the regional population by 2030, the program deploys practical, field-tested interventions to protect community livelihoods and wildlife alike, hence transforming conflict zones into models of shared prosperity and long-term ecological harmony.
The TME Wildlife Research and Monitoring for Sustainable conservation
Addressing human-wildlife conflict at scale requires a precise understanding of landscape dynamics. We use the latest technology in the field, including camera traps for wildlife population modeling and participatory rural appraisal tools to capture community insights. By mapping conflict hotspots and tracking species of special concern, we translate empirical field data into proactive, socially inclusive conflict-mitigation frameworks.
The Mazingira Cup
The Mazingira Cup is our flagship community outreach initiative that uses the power of football to tackle the climate crisis and biodiversity loss. By turning sports tournaments into vibrant hubs for environmental education, we engage local youth, pastoralists, and women in climate adaptation and human-wildlife coexistence discussions. More than just a game, the Mazingira Cup builds team spirit around a shared goal: protecting Tanzania’s ecosystems. Winning teams and active fans are celebrated not just for scoring goals, but for championing human-wildlife coexistence in their villages.
Step onto the front lines of community-led conservation. We invite you to watch our latest impact documentary, which brings you directly onto the ground in Tanzania to experience our work, meet the communities leading the charge, and see the real-world impact of your support.
NEWS FROM THE FIELD
ANNUAL REPORT 2025
We are proud to share our 2025 Annual Report, a comprehensive look back at a year…
ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Reflecting on 2024 at TACCEI, we are extremely proud of the progress we have made in…
Climate change fuelling species invasions of pastoral lands in Tanzania
Climate change accelerates species invasions in Tanzania’s pastoral lands, worsening environmental conditions and impacting livestock grazing…
SUPPORT OUR WORK
At TACCEI, we operate on a small budget with very low overheads, compared to many other, larger
NGOs. We depend on grants from other organizations and on the generosity of private individuals.
Any donation, large or small, will contribute directly to the conservation of Tanzania’s wildlife and the livelihoods of the surrounding communities.
To support our work, the easiest way is through a direct donation. Don’t forget to include your email
address as a reference when making the bank transfer: you will be kept up to date on news and
project developments.
Get In Touch
For more information about TACCEI and our projects,
Please contact us:
P.O Box 9596, Tel: +255 743 641 176
Email: info@taccei.org
Terrat village, Simanjiro – Tanzania.
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