Nuru Ya Mafia

Delivering environmentally and economically sustainable community-driven development to Mafia Island

Our Mission & Vision

Mission

To deliver environmentally and economically sustainable community-driven development in Mafia District by promoting plastic-free living, ecological stewardship, and green employment opportunities.

Vision

A clean, plastic-free Mafia Island with thriving green livelihoods, resilient communities, and regenerative and sustainable environmental practices. An environment in which every man, woman and child in Mafia District has the opportunity to lead a healthy and prosperous life free from all forms of discrimination.

About Us

Nuru Ya Mafia is a non-governmental, non-political, non-religious and non-profit-making organisation established to serve the Mafia island community.

Location

Our head office is situated at Utende village, Kiegeani, Mafia district in the Coast region, Tanzania.

PO Box 59, Kilindoni, Mafia, United Republic of Tanzania.

Operation

Our activities are carried out on Mafia Island. The official languages of the Organisation are Kiswahili and English.

Nuru Ya Mafia is Registered under the NGOs Act NO.24, 2002.

Our Objectives & Impact Areas

We are committed to creating sustainable change through these key focus areas:

Plastic Waste Management

To establish and operate plastic waste collection, sorting, and recycling infrastructure on Mafia Island.

Education & Health

To assist Mafia residents, especially poor and marginalized groups, to have access to good and effective education and health services.

Climate Awareness

To raise awareness of climate change and associated environmental issues, while building the capacity of communities in Mafia District to adapt to associated impacts.

Social Awareness

To create social awareness about the sensitive issues of education, health and the importance of preserving our environment.

Green Jobs

To create green jobs and income-generating opportunities through circular economy initiatives.

Collaboration

To collaborate with local government, private sector and international partners to make Mafia Island plastic-waste free.

Get In Touch

We welcome partnerships, volunteers, and inquiries about our work on Mafia Island.

Contact Information

Office Location

Utende village, Kiegeani, Mafia district
Coast region, Tanzania

Postal Address

PO Box 59, Kilindoni, Mafia
United Republic of Tanzania

Languages

Kiswahili and English