20,000+
People reached
300+
Primary students
60+
Secondary students
32
Women council reps
3
Districts served
The loss of watersheds and woodlands is a serious and growing risk across Monduli district. ENCO conducts community workshops and meetings to educate communities on the importance of environmental conservation and then backs this with practical, funded projects that restore the land.
“When women lead land restoration, entire communities thrive and the land thrives with them.”
PAWANKA Fund
Climate Change Adaptation Project
Through the PAWANKA Fund, ENCO is running a nine-month project:Â “Enhancing Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Growth through Promoting Indigenous Knowledge and Skills among the pastoralist communities in Monduli District.”
This project involves Indigenous Maasai women and youth groups, and school-based environment clubs from Engaruka Juu Primary School, Engaruka Chini Primary School, and EEMPS. It integrates indigenous knowledge with modern sustainable practices to build climate-resilient livelihoods.
Bridging traditional Maasai knowledge systems with contemporary climate science to create lasting, community-owned solutions.
Outcomes, Activities & Impact
Sustainable agriculture
 Education and extension lessons on best practices that intensify yields and increase food security and resilience to climate change.
Livelihoods revitalization
 Indigenous Maasai livelihoods knowledge revitalized to contribute to sustainable economic empowerment and climate adaptation practices.
Knowledge transfer
Traditional knowledge on climate adaptability improved through intergenerational local dialogues for better community decision-making.
Tree distribution & Greener Pastures Initiative
Various tree species distributed to local community members to enhance biodiversity, combat deforestation, and improve the ecological health of the Engaruka region with avocado trees planted on newly acquired ENCO land.
Cooperative societies & savings associations
Establishment of farmers' Cooperative Societies, Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA), and Economic Empowerment Committees with training on agro-forestry and water conservation methods.
Kitchen gardens, nursery trees & demonstration gardens
Established for subsistence and cash crops all climate-resilient varieties not dependent on heavy rainfall. Alternative food and income sources enable communities to stay resilient during climate-driven agricultural shocks
Conservation agriculture training
Forums and conferences on soil restoration using low-to-no tillage systems, green manure, cover crops, and crop rotation to retain soil nutrients, reduce erosion, and improve overall soil quality.
- 1 Who is the PAWANKA Fund project desgned for?
- The project is designed for Indigenous Maasai women, youth groups, and school-based environment clubs across three primary schools in the Engaruka region of Monduli District, Tanzania.
- 2 How does ENCO intergrate traditonal Maasai Knowledge?
- Through intergenerational dialogues, elders and community leaders share traditional land stewardship practices with youth, blending ancestral knowledge with modern conservation science to create locally-rooted, practical solutions.
- 3 How can I support or partner with Enviromental Program?
- You can donate directly via our Donate button, or contact us at Marthamereso@encoinitiative.org to discuss partnership, volunteering, or grant opportunities. We welcome individuals, foundations, and institutional supporters.
- 4 What kinds of crops are promoted in kitchen gardens?
- ENCO promotes drought-resilient varieties suited to the semi-arid climate of Monduli, including cowpeas, sorghum, amaranth, and indigenous vegetables crops that thrive with minimal rainfall and contribute to household nutrition and income.
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