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SERA2030 Environmental Research & Community Volunteering – Biodiversity, Moringa Carbon-Sink & Green Economy Activities
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Summary
Join a growing climate-action movement in Kigamboni! At APAO Village, SERA2030 restores land through family-led Moringa reforestation and biodiversity research. This work matters because planting 4 million Moringa trees by 2030 will capture carbon, protect ecosystems, and strengthen community livelihoods. Volunteers help document species, monitor Moringa carbon sinks, support family planting activities, create environmental content, and drive community education and green-economy initiatives.
Activities: https://www.apaovillages.com/asiliyetu
- Biodiversity Documentation: Collect plant photos (trees, herbs, flowers, medicinal plants, fruit trees etc) for our Botanic Garden and upload observations to iNaturalist. https://www.inaturalist.org/people/sera2030
- Moringa Carbon-Sink Monitoring: Measure height, circumference, and canopy growth of 20 or more tagged Moringa trees (CSM01–CSM20) to demonstrate our carbon sequestration monitoring dataset.
- Reforestation & Community Outreach: Support seedling and cuttings distribution, family planting activities, storytelling, and community mobilization. https://www.instagram.com/apao_lifestyle
- Moringa Powder & Green Economy Demo: Participate in harvesting, drying, grinding, packaging, and learning how Moringa supports climate resilience and family income.
- Content, Research & Project Support: Help with social media content, grant writing, fund raising, event organization, and environmental education for kids, youth and women.
Specialized Skill Contributions (High Priority 2026)
- Marketing & communications specialist
- Fundraising & partnership development
- Community mobilization specialist
- Event planning & coordination specialist
- Research, agroforestry & environmental education
Requirements
- Minimum stay 3 weeks (longer preferred)
- Age 21+ (student groups considered)
- Passion for sustainability, culture & community development
- Flexible, open-minded & comfortable in nature-rich settings
- English or Kiswahili (lessons provided)
- Team player who can work with diverse communities
- Skills in marketing, media, fundraising, research, or community mobilization
Skills You’ll Gain
Biodiversity documentation • Carbon measurement • Regenerative agriculture • Community outreach • Content creation • Environmental communication • Research • Leadership • Green economy understanding.
Time Commitment
- 3-week minimum stay
- 5 days per week
- Daily schedule: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Afternoons & weekends: free for learning, culture, or exploration
Your Impact
Your contribution supports Tanzania’s first Family-Led Carbon Sink Model. Every tree planted, every plant documented, and every story shared strengthens climate resilience, empowers families, and accelerates green-economy transformation in Kigamboni.
Benefits
- Stay in a peaceful eco-village with gardens & swimming pool
- Hands-on training in Moringa cultivation, permaculture & carbon mapping
- Free basic Kiswahili lessons
- Cultural immersion: storytelling, music & village tours
- Work alongside youth climate leaders and Volunteers
- Strong CV/resumé enhancement for environment & development careers
- Join the global SERA2030 - Global Moringa Research Network(GMRN) on iNaturalist
- Certificate of Participation
Logistics & Fees (Self-Funded Program)
Program Cost: Approx. $1,000–$1,500 per month/person
(Includes accommodation, meals, internet, APAO Village access, training & cultural activities)
Covered by volunteers:
- Flights
- Visa
- Travel/health insurance
- Personal expenses
Available per program cost: https://www.apaovillages.com/
- Shared eco-village rooms (4–6 per room)
- Private accommodation - Utulivu and Upendo
- Three meals daily (local & organic)
- Internet connection
- Training & mentorship
- Cultural excursions
- Access to gardens, pool & village amenities
Location
APAO Village – Kigamboni, Dar es Salaam
Botanic Garden • Cultural Eco-Village • Research/residence destination
WhatsApp: +255 783 038 595, Dr Joel J Bwemelo APAO/SERA Founder
Location
APAO Village, Mbutu Kichangani, Kigamboni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Directions
Directions from Mwalimu Nyerere International Airport to APAO Village (Kigamboni):
- From the airport, drive toward the Nyerere Bridge and cross into Kigamboni. Continue straight toward Mjimwema and follow the road to Kimbiji Road. Stay on Kimbiji Road until you reach Dege (the area with many tall apartment buildings). A few meters ahead, you will see a sign for APAO Village. Turn left at the sign and follow the road straight through Kichangani until you arrive at APAO Village. The turn-off from sign board to APAO Village is approximately 3.5 km
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Google Maps Location: APAO Village
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