Vanga Blue Forest – Kenya
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About the project
Vanga Blue Forest is a community-led mangrove conservation and restoration project based in southern Kenya.
Vanga Blue Forest was developed when the community of Vanga, Jimbo and Kiwegu villages saw the benefits that its sister project, Mikoko Pamoja, has brought to local people and the environment.
Mangroves are coastal ‘superheroes’, providing surrounding populations with coastal protection, fisheries enhancement, water purification, enhanced biodiversity and capturing and storing large amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. For coastal communities who are often reliant on income from fisheries and tourism, and who are vulnerable to sea level rise and storm damage with climate change, these mangroves are vital. Vanga Blue Forest safeguards these benefits for future generations in Vanga Bay.
The project has truly benefited me in many ways. The renovation of the mosque has created a welcoming and conducive environment for us to perform our prayers. Similarly, the improvements made to the school have provided a supportive atmosphere for our students to learn effectively.
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