NVHO is expanding mangrove restoration through nurseries.It grows species like mtonga kijani and mkandaa mwekundu.The process includes sowing seeds and checking soil moisture and pH.These efforts support mangrove restoration in villages around Ngezi Forest.
NVHO pemba Wingwi Shehia Forest Conservation Committee among the earliest forest conservation committees in Pemba carries decades of dedication to safeguarding Msitu Mkuu, the evergreen forest of Micheweni District under JFM (Joint Forest Management between the government and the community).
Beach cleaning activities were conducted at Vumawimbi Beach in 2026. Community members participated in collecting plastic waste and other rubbish. The activity aimed to keep the beach clean and protect the marine environment. It also encouraged community participation in environmental conservation.
At NVHO, cultural heritage is not merely preserved it is actively lived and shared. Today, we commenced our Community Video Program with local children from Makangale at Pango la Kijijini, illuminating the profound connection between historical legacy and environmental stewardship at the heart of Ngezi-Vumawimbi.
In January 2026,100 improved cooking stoves were completed and put into use. the stoves were installed in households across Tondooni and Makangale Shehia. The total number of improved cooking stoves rached over 250,it supports Tanzania's clean Cooking Strategy(2024-2034), reducing firewood use by 50%
NVHO held an educational session at Mapinduzi Chaani Secondary School in North Unguja about environmental pollution, covering plastic harm to marine ecosystems and land, air, and noise pollution across Zanzibar. The session stressed community action and supporting government efforts for clean, sustainable environments.