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.
PROJECTS
Women Empowerment Program
Maasai women have experienced high levels of marginalization for many years. The Maasai Women Empowerment and Climate Change Adaptation Project (MWECCAP) works with over 2000 community members to create climate change resilience and adaptation…
Mitigation of Human-Wildlife Conflicts
Human Wildlife Conflict remains one of the biggest conservation challenges in Tanzania. To reduce conflicts, we partner with communities to implement cost-sharing environmentally friendly corrals that keep livestock safe, raise awareness, and train the communities on the very basic approaches to dealing with HWC.
Ecological Research
On a global scale, human-wildlife conflicts (HWC) threaten the survival of species. We use remotely triggered camera traps and participatory rural appraisal tools to assess the population distribution of species (including striped hyaenas), map conflict hotspots, and implement mitigation interventions.
Tree Planting and Environmental Education
When communities plant trees, they can help to reduce the impacts of climate change in their local area and around the world. Our project works with youths, school-going children, and community members to establish community tree nurseries, plant trees and implement environmental education programs in northern Tanzania.
To learn more about our work, we're inviting you to watch our impact documentary that highlights our work on the ground.
NEWS FROM THE FIELD
ANNUAL REPORT 2025
We are proud to share our 2025 Annual Report, a comprehensive look back at a year defined by resilience, partnership, and measurable on-the-ground impact. Within these pages, you will find the…
ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Reflecting on 2024 at TACCEI, we are extremely proud of the progress we have made in our mission to protect the Tarangire-Manyara Ecosystem, one of the country’s vital ecosystems, while empowering…
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 areas. Click Here to Read From Original Source
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.
Our Partners
