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  <title><![CDATA[About Us]]></title>
  <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/about</link>
  <description></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Global Ecology Restoration Foundation (GERF)]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/about/global-ecology-restoration-foundation-gerf</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Global Ecology Restoration Foundation (GERF) is non-governmental organization registered in Tanzania and founded in 2021. Focusing on protecting, conserving, managing and restoring ecosystem by promoting environment&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[About Us,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2026-03-23T11:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mission]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/about/mission</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/about/v/mission#When:10:40:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Championing ecological restoration as the bridge to both heal our planet and enhance human well being, making it integral to global conservation and sustainability]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Mission,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2026-03-23T10:40:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Vision]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/about/vision</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/about/v/vision#When:10:30:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Reviving Ecosystem for a harmonious future: where biodiversity thrives, Climates are resilient, nature and culture unites.]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Vision,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2026-03-23T10:30:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Geographical focus]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/about/geographical-focus</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/about/v/geographical-focus#When:12:36:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[GERF mainly focus on the following regions; Dar es Salaam, Morogoro and Pwani. Nevertheless, It will extend its geographical areas beyond its main focus in the near future.GERF has five working thematic areas which are;&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Focus,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2023-03-15T12:36:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Make a Donation to GERF]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/about/make-a-donation-gerf</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/about/v/make-a-donation-gerf#When:12:10:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[MAKE A DONATION TO:&nbsp;GLOBAL ECOLOGY RESTORATION FOUNDATIONCRDB BANK - MLIMANI CITY BRANCH&nbsp;TSHS ACC. NO. 0150739046000USD ACC. NO. 0250739046000MPESA NUMBER:&nbsp; +255766331331 (GERF)]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Donations,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2019-10-05T12:10:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Our Contacts]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/about/our-contacts</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/about/v/our-contacts#When:12:10:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Global Ecology Restoration FoundationTingisha RD/Street Plot No. 123, Survey - University Road,P.O Box 11767, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Tel.: +255 766 331 331Email: info@gerf.or.tz]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Contacts,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2019-10-05T12:10:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Privacy Policy]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/about/privacy-policy</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/about/v/privacy-policy#When:12:05:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Global Ecology Restoration Foundation (GERF) operates the Website gerf.or.tz, which provides the SERVICE.This page is used to inform website visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Privacy Policy,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2019-10-05T12:05:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Ocean ]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/activities/ocean</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/activities/view/ocean#When:19:38:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[We actively collaborate with stakeholders and partner organizations to address the pressing issues impacting our oceans. Our primary focus is safeguarding marine ecosystems from pollution and exploitation, with a strong&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Community Programs, Ocean,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2019-10-08T19:38:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Forest]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/activities/forest</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/activities/view/forest#When:19:25:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Our passionate commitment centers on restoring degraded lands and fostering sustainable forest practices. Our primary goal is forest restoration through the preservation and sustainable utilization of indigenous and local&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Community Programs, Forest,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2019-10-08T19:25:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Wildlife]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/activities/wildlife</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/activities/view/wildlife#When:05:59:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Our organization is deeply committed to the conservation and protection of wildlife resources in Tanzania, with primary focus on achieving sustainable wildlife use. Our approache involves extensive efforts to engage and&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Community Programs, Wildlife,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2019-10-08T05:59:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Energy]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/activities/energy</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/activities/view/energy#When:05:49:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[GERF is deeply committed to promoting enviromentally friendly and sustainable energy solutions that empower rural communties while protecting the environment. Our approach involves active engagement with local communities&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Community Programs, Energy,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2019-10-08T05:49:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Water ]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/activities/water</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/activities/view/water#When:05:40:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[GERF is committed to protecting, conserving and promoting the sustainable use of water resources and infrastructures across Tanzania. Our work focuses on key areas such as the conservation, rehabilitation and protection of&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Water,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2019-10-08T05:40:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Promoting Eco- Friendly Cooking Technologies]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/promoting-eco-friendly-cooking-technologies</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/view/promoting-eco-friendly-cooking-technologies#When:06:16:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[To further our efforts in addressing the environmental impact of traditional charcoal use, GERF has developed and distributed improved cooking stoves and charcoal briquettes that are both eco friendly and smoke free. These&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Energy,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2026-03-19T06:16:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Combating Deforestation through Sustainable Energy]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/combating-deforestation-through-sustainable-energy</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/view/combating-deforestation-through-sustainable-energy#When:05:58:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[One of our core missions is to reduce the widespread cutting of trees and reliance on charcoal for cooking, which contributes significantly to deforestation and air pollution. To tackle this we offer practicle, clean energy&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Energy,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2025-10-01T05:58:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Capacity Building Training on Wildlife Corridor, Buffer zone to Locals at Wami Mbiki Game Reserve]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/capacity-building-training-on-wildlife-corridor-buffer-zone-to-locals-at-wami-mbiki-game-reserve</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/view/capacity-building-training-on-wildlife-corridor-buffer-zone-to-locals-at-wami-mbiki-game-reserve#When:05:21:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[As part of our commitment to community resilience and environmental conservation, GERF conducted a capacity building training for 25 local leaders in Ubena Zomozi , a small ward in Chalinze District bordering the Wami Mbiki&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Wildlife,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2025-08-13T05:21:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Edu Green Program]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/edu-green-program</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/view/edu-green-program#When:05:16:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[In collaboration with Arts in Tanzania, the Association of Tanzanian Water Suppliers (ATAWAS) and the Tanzania Forest Service Agency (TFS), GERF launched the Edu-Green project at Mkenge Primary School, Bagamoyo, in May 2025.&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Forest,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2025-05-14T05:16:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pilot Program on Empowering Farmers through the Productive Use of Solar Energy (PUSE)]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/pilot-program-on-empowering-farmers-through-the-productive-use-of-solar-energy-puse</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/view/pilot-program-on-empowering-farmers-through-the-productive-use-of-solar-energy-puse#When:08:21:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[One of our proudest achievements to date is the PUSE capacity-building training conducted in November 2024, which brought together 30 farmers and entrepreneurs in Morogoro. This initiative aimed to enhance the productivity&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Energy,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2025-03-19T08:21:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Carbon Trade Training]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/carbon-trade-training</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/view/carbon-trade-training#When:05:11:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[In partnership with the Tanzania Tree Growers Association Union (TTGAU), GERF facilitated a comprehensive training for 45 trainers ; participants include representatives from different environmental stakeholders TTGAU, NADO&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Forest,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2024-05-15T05:11:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Equipping Mkenge Primary School with Clean Water Tanks]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/equipping-mkenge-primary-school-with-clean-water-tanks</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/view/equipping-mkenge-primary-school-with-clean-water-tanks#When:08:22:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[To improve access to clean water, GERF supported Mkenge Primary School by installing 2 water tanks both 2000 liters each. The school is located 2 kilometres from the nearest water catchment area, making it difficult for&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Water,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2024-03-19T08:22:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mbudya Island Marine Pollution Assessment and Clean-Up]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/mbudya-island-marine-pollution-assessment-and-clean-up</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/view/mbudya-island-marine-pollution-assessment-and-clean-up#When:04:14:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[In 2024, GERF spearheaded a comprehensive clean-up and waste audit on Mbudya Island alongside other stakeholders. The team collected and categorized marine debris, finding that: 85% of the waste was plastic bottles, 80%&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Ocean,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2024-03-19T04:14:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kawe Beach Clean-Up Campaign]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/kawe-beach-clean-up-campaign</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/view/kawe-beach-clean-up-campaign#When:04:10:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[In collaboration with other environmental stakeholders, GERF joined the Kawe Beach clean-up initiative. This campaign was part of our ongoing efforts to preserve Dar es Salaam’s beaches and marine environment by removing&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Ocean,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2023-09-30T04:10:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mangrove Development at Pemba Mnazi]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/mangrove-development-at-pemba-mnazi</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/view/mangrove-development-at-pemba-mnazi#When:04:43:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Our team assessed the state of mangroves in Pemba mnazi and identified that 80% of these forests are exploited for charcoal due to their high quality wood. To combat this, we introduced beekeeping as an alternative&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Forest,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2023-03-19T04:43:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Field Survey at Uluguru Forest]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/field-survey-at-uluguru-forest</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/view/field-survey-at-uluguru-forest#When:04:51:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[In collaboration with the Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, GERF conducted a comprehensive survey to assess the extent of deforestation and fragmentation. Findings revealed a 23% loss of forest cover between 1955 and 2001,&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Forest,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2023-03-17T04:51:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Community Empowerment and Awareness Program at Mwidu]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/community-empowerment-and-awareness-program-at-mwidu</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/view/community-empowerment-and-awareness-program-at-mwidu#When:04:53:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[GERF engaged 50 community members at Mwidu Center in Chalinze District through capacity building sessions on forest management and conservation. The campaign aimed to raise awareness and promote tree planting and forest&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Forest,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2023-02-12T04:53:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Coco Beach Boys Environmental Conservation Training]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/coco-beach-boys-environmental-conservation-training</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/view/coco-beach-boys-environmental-conservation-training#When:04:15:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[As part of our community outreach program, GERF provided 100 beach cleaning tools and environmental conservation training to the 20 Coco Beach Boys group. The training covered safe waste handling and the importance of&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Ocean,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2022-08-19T04:15:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bagamoyo Fish Market Clean-Up and Sanitation Support]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/bagamoyo-fish-market-clean-up-and-sanitation-support</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/view/bagamoyo-fish-market-clean-up-and-sanitation-support#When:14:58:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[In a joint effort with partner organizations, GERF participated in cleaning the Bagamoyo fish market. The event included an environmental awareness session for 100 members of the local community and the distribution of 100&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Ocean,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2022-06-22T14:58:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mangrove Restoration at Mdimni]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/mangrove-restoration-at-mdimni</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/projects/view/mangrove-restoration-at-mdimni#When:04:40:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[In collaboration with HUDEFO, GERF successfully restored 500 mangrove seedlings in Mdimni Village, Mkuranga District. Recognizing the vital role of mangroves in climate regulation, we conducted training for nearly 200&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Forest,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2022-03-19T04:40:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Environmental and Community Impact 2025]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/news/environmental-and-community-impact-2025</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/news/view/environmental-and-community-impact-2025#When:09:14:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[In 2025, GERF delivered measurable environmental and community impact through strategic partnerships and locally led action.550+ students and 15+ teachers reached through EduGreen Tanzania (2 schools @ Bagamoyo)10,000+ trees&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[News and Events,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2026-01-13T09:14:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[ANNUAL REPORTS 2022, 2023 AND 2024]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/news/annual-reports-2022-2023-and-2024</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/news/view/annual-reports-2022-2023-and-2024#When:09:00:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[In 2022 to 2023, GERF does not conduct any project that was funded by donor/s, despite of the absence of donor funds, GERF carried out different activities and events on collaboration with likeminded organizations,&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Publications,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2026-01-13T09:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[World Clean Up Day 2025]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/news/world-clean-up-day-2025</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/news/view/world-clean-up-day-2025#When:07:32:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[World Clean up Day was commemorated this month on the 20 th of September, a global movement that unites millions of people to tackle waste and protect our planet. At Silversands, Kunduchi area, we proudly joined hands with&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[News and Events,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2025-09-29T07:32:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Turning Dry Ground into Living Classroom: Edu Green Monitoring and Evaluation Phase 1]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/news/turning-dry-ground-into-living-classroom-edu-green-monitoring-and-evaluation-phase-1</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/news/view/turning-dry-ground-into-living-classroom-edu-green-monitoring-and-evaluation-phase-1#When:12:18:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[We have just wrapped up the first phase of Monitoring and Evaluation for the Edu Green program at the Mkenge Primary School, in Bagamoyo region. What we saw gave us so much hope. Mkenge is a very dry area, and growing trees&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[News and Events,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2025-08-27T12:18:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Attending the DREEM Hub/KCIC Renewable Energy Conference in Kenya]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/news/attending-the-dreem-hub-kcic-renewable-energy-conference-in-kenya</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/news/view/attending-the-dreem-hub-kcic-renewable-energy-conference-in-kenya#When:12:43:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[This month, we are thrilled to attend the Dreem Hub/ KCIC Renewable Energy Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, a powerful platform bringing together visionaries, innovators and ecosystem builders who are advancing the productive&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[News and Events,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2025-07-29T12:43:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Edu Green Project 2025 Officially Launched at Mkenge Primary School]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/news/edu-green-project-2025-officially-launched-at-mkenge-primary-school</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/news/view/edu-green-project-2025-officially-launched-at-mkenge-primary-school#When:10:55:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[This month, we proudly launched the Edu Green Program 2025 at Mkenge Primary School in Bagamoyo, Pwani region- a major step forward in our ongoing mission to protect and celebrate the environment.The event brought together&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[News and Events,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2025-05-30T10:55:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Plastics and Our Ocean: Dar es salaams Challenge]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/news/plastics-and-our-ocean-dar-es-salaams-challenge</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/news/view/plastics-and-our-ocean-dar-es-salaams-challenge#When:09:24:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Dar es salaam produces about 5300 tonnes of waste everyday, but only 28% is properly collected. Plastics make up 13-16% of the city's total waste. where some areas like Temeke plastics reach up to 21.6%. Of all the plastic&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[News and Events,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2025-04-28T09:24:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Strengthening Partnership for a Greener Future]]></title>
      <link>https://www.gerf.or.tz/news/strengthening-partnership-for-a-greener-future</link>
      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/news/view/strengthening-partnership-for-a-greener-future#When:09:56:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[This month, Global Ecology Restoration Foundation (GERF) and Association of Tanzanian Water Suppliers (ATAWAS) came together to forge a powerful partnership for environmental conservation.The meeting focused on joint efforts&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[News and Events,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2025-03-28T09:56:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Empowering Farmers and Entrepreneurs with Solar Energy: The PUSE Workshop in Morogoro]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[GERF, in partnership with Stepmark limited, hosted a Productive Use of Solar Energy (PUSE) program workshop in Morogoro, equipping farmers and entrepreneurs with practical knowledge on using solar energy for agriculture and&hellip;]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Re-imagining The Future of Agriculture: Insights from AYuTe Africa Challenge Tanzania Cohort 2]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The AYuTe Africa Challenge Tanzania Cohort 2 was an inspiring gathering of young innovators, investors and agriculture experts, all focused on one goal- Transforming agriculture through technology and innovation. With the&hellip;]]></description>
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      <dc:date>2025-01-31T15:18:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <description><![CDATA[We are thrilled to have participated in the Circular Economy Workshop 2024, a transformative event organized by PETpro that brought together a diverse range of stakeholders to drive positive change. This gathering provided a&hellip;]]></description>
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      <dc:date>2024-12-02T10:16:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <description><![CDATA[We recently had the opportunity to explore a chemical fiber factory in Dar es salaam, where plastic waste is transformed into sysnthetic fiber. This remarkable process starts with plastic bottles, which are first cut into&hellip;]]></description>
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      <dc:date>2024-10-30T07:39:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mangrove Conservation Efforts in Pemba Mnazi, Kigamboni District]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Recently, we conduted an assessment of mangrove development in Pemba Mnazi, Kigamboni district, Tanzania, focusing on the factors contributing to the destruction of this crucial ecosystem. During this assessment, it became&hellip;]]></description>
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      <dc:date>2024-09-30T15:49:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Protecting Tanzania&#8217;s Marine Life: The Urgency of Sustainable Fishing]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Every year, Tanzania loses about 30% of its fish population to overfishing. This alarming facts shows the importance of using sustainable fishing methods and protecting our marine life.GERF is dedicated to increasing&hellip;]]></description>
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      <dc:date>2024-08-30T14:56:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[GERF Facilitates Comprehensive Capacity Building Training on Carbon Trade in Kilolo District- Iringa Region]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Global Ecology Restoration Foundation (GERF) in collaboration with the Tanzania Tree Growers Association Union(TTGAU), recently facillited a comprehensive capacity building training for trainers on Carbon Trade in Kilolo&hellip;]]></description>
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      <dc:date>2024-07-11T11:52:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <description><![CDATA[We are excited to share that the Global Ecology Restoration Foundation (GERF) was invited by UNCDF to participate in the Clean Cooking Symposium held from June 19-21. This event brought together key stakeholders to discuss&hellip;]]></description>
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      <dc:date>2024-06-22T16:07:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <description><![CDATA[GERF decides to clean one of the islands in Dar es Salaam, Mbudya Island, It conducts a beach clean up followed by a waste segregation to assess the predominat types of waste entering our oceans. It is disheartening to note&hellip;]]></description>
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      <dc:date>2024-05-16T11:01:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Empowering Communities with Clean Cook Stoves: A Nature-Based Solution To Combat Deforestation]]></title>
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      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/news/view/empowering-communities-with-clean-cook-stoves-a-nature-based-solution-to-combat-deforestation#When:12:25:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[In our ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, Our organization is proud to offer clean cook stoves as a sustainable alternative to combat deforastation, a critical contributor to climate change. Recognizing the&hellip;]]></description>
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      <dc:date>2024-04-30T12:25:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tackling Waste Challenges in Dar es Salaam]]></title>
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      <guid>https://www.gerf.or.tz/news/view/tacking-waste-challenges-in-dar-es-salaam#When:08:58:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Dar es Salaam, our country's largest city, is undergoing rapid growth, presenting us with a significant challenge the escalating issues of waste management. As the population continues to rise , the amount of waste generated&hellip;]]></description>
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      <dc:date>2024-03-05T08:58:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <description><![CDATA[Our organization values community service because we understand the community needs. The community is at the centre at what we do, Playing a crucial role in a healthy environment. We believe that when the community takes&hellip;]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[News and Events,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2024-02-21T11:46:00+00:00</dc:date>
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