Mwambao believes that
'OCEAN HEALTH IS
COMMUNITY WEALTH'
The problem
Marine resources are threatened by overexploitation & increased pressures. Coastal communities are struggling to meet their daily needs, & marine ecosystems are collapsing.
Our Mission
Maintain healthy marine ecosystems through improved sustainable coastal resource management and diversified community livelihoods.
Our Values
Keeping promises. Pioneering change. Equity & equality. Empowerment. Stewardship.
what we do
- Strengthen local marine resource governance institutions
- Increase benefits from sustainable use of marine resources
- Improve policy and legislation to support community management
Our Impact
6
Community mangrove nurseries established
130 ha
Community mangrove biomonitoring and restoration plots established.
$153,419
Mkuba funds in the box (122groups)
$42,956
Revenue earned by villages from octopus/fish sales and by village fisheries committees from other sources.
360
Participants received gender training, with 236 females and 124 males taking part.
Figures updated: July 2025