Friends of Usambara Society

Friends of Usambara Society The first non-profit grassroots organization in the Usambara Mountains that uses tourism to benefit

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About FoU:
The Friends of Usambara Society is a grassroots organization that uses sustainable tourism to conserve the nature and culture of the Usambara Mountains region. Our guides are professionally trained, certified, and several have diplomas in Tourism Travel A

gency management. They all adopt and implement a tour guide code of conduct and ethics, speak very good English, and are familiar with the area. Our friendly and reliable guides can tell you many stories about the history, daily life, and local cultures of the West Usambara peoples.

🌱🌍 Growing Environmental Ambassadors for Tomorrow 🌍🌱Today, school children joined Friends of Usambara Society in plantin...
01/06/2026

🌱🌍 Growing Environmental Ambassadors for Tomorrow 🌍🌱

Today, school children joined Friends of Usambara Society in planting trees as part of our mission to nurture the next generation of environmental ambassadors.

Every tree planted represents more than restoration—it is a lesson in responsibility, climate action, and love for nature. By involving young people in hands-on conservation activities, we are empowering them to become champions for a healthier and more sustainable planet.

These young ambassadors are learning that protecting forests, restoring landscapes, and caring for the environment starts with simple actions that can create lasting change.

Together, we are planting trees, restoring ecosystems, and inspiring future leaders who will continue the work of conserving our planet for generations to come.

🌳 One child.
🌳 One tree.
🌳 One brighter future.

Thank you to all students, teachers, and community members who are helping us build a greener Usambara and a more resilient world.

🌱🍊 Growing Green Schools, Growing Bright Futures 🌳Students are taking action for a greener and healthier future by plant...
28/05/2026

🌱🍊 Growing Green Schools, Growing Bright Futures 🌳

Students are taking action for a greener and healthier future by planting fruit trees in their school compound through the Green School Program conducted by Friends of Usambara Society.

By planting and caring for fruit trees, these young environmental champions are learning the importance of environmental conservation, climate action, and sustainable living while helping create greener school environments for generations to come. 🌍💚

The fruit trees will not only beautify the school compound but also provide shade, nutrition, and long-term environmental benefits to the community.

Together, we are empowering students to become leaders in protecting nature and building resilient communities — one tree at a time. 🌱✨

🌱 Women Leading the Way in Environmental Conservation 🌍At Friends of Usambara, women are playing a powerful role in rest...
27/05/2026

🌱 Women Leading the Way in Environmental Conservation 🌍

At Friends of Usambara, women are playing a powerful role in restoring our landscapes and protecting nature for future generations. Through their dedication and hard work, they are not only conserving the environment but also creating sustainable employment opportunities within their communities.

From nurturing seedlings to carrying them across restoration sites, these incredible women are helping bring life back to degraded lands as part of our large-scale landscape restoration initiative aimed at planting millions of trees. 🌳💚

Every seedling planted represents hope, resilience, and a greener future for Usambara and beyond.

Together, we are restoring nature, empowering women, and building climate resilience — one tree at a time.

🌱📚 Growing Green Minds for a Better Tomorrow 📚🌱As part of the Green School Program, school children joined hands with Fr...
20/05/2026

🌱📚 Growing Green Minds for a Better Tomorrow 📚🌱

As part of the Green School Program, school children joined hands with Friends of Usambara Society to plant trees and promote environmental conservation within their schools and communities. 🌍💚

Through this initiative, young learners are gaining practical knowledge about the importance of protecting the environment, restoring nature, and creating a sustainable future. Every tree planted represents hope, responsibility, and a commitment to building greener communities for generations to come. 🌳✨

At Friends of Usambara Society, we are proud to empower children to become environmental ambassadors and future leaders in conservation.

Together, we are nurturing both trees and the next generation of changemakers. 🌿

🌱🌍 Young Hands, Greener Future! 🌍🌱Today, school children at Friends of Usambara Society proudly took part in tree planti...
19/05/2026

🌱🌍 Young Hands, Greener Future! 🌍🌱

Today, school children at Friends of Usambara Society proudly took part in tree planting activities through the 4H Million Trees Club, empowering the next generation to become champions of environmental conservation. 💚🌳

By planting trees, these young environmental stewards are helping to protect nature, fight climate change, conserve biodiversity, and create a healthier future for our communities. Every tree planted today is a step toward a greener and more sustainable tomorrow. 🌿

At Friends of Usambara Society, we believe that educating and involving children in environmental action builds lifelong responsibility and love for nature. Together, we are growing not only trees — but also hope, awareness, and positive change. 🌎✨

🌱🌍 Young Hands, Greener Future! 🌍🌱Today, school children at Friends of Usambara Society proudly took part in tree planti...
19/05/2026

🌱🌍 Young Hands, Greener Future! 🌍🌱

Today, school children at Friends of Usambara Society proudly took part in tree planting activities through the 4H Million Trees Club, empowering the next generation to become champions of environmental conservation. 💚🌳

By planting trees, these young environmental stewards are helping to protect nature, fight climate change, conserve biodiversity, and create a healthier future for our communities. Every tree planted today is a step toward a greener and more sustainable tomorrow. 🌿

At Friends of Usambara Society, we believe that educating and involving children in environmental action builds lifelong responsibility and love for nature. Together, we are growing not only trees — but also hope, awareness, and positive change. 🌎✨

🌱 Growing Hope in the Usambara Mountains 🌍At the Friends of Usambara Society Tree Nursery, women are leading the fight a...
15/05/2026

🌱 Growing Hope in the Usambara Mountains 🌍

At the Friends of Usambara Society Tree Nursery, women are leading the fight against climate change. Every day, dedicated women work tirelessly to nurture millions of seedlings that are now ready to be planted across our landscapes.

These trees will help:
🌿 Restore degraded land
🌿 Protect biodiversity
🌿 Reduce carbon emissions
🌿 Improve water sources
🌿 Secure a greener future for generations to come

By supporting women-led environmental action, we are not only planting trees — we are planting hope, resilience, and sustainable livelihoods.

Together, let us take these seedlings from the nursery to the ground and make a real impact against global climate change.

🌿 Restoring Nature, Preserving Unique Biodiversity 🌿At our planting site in the Usambara Mountains, we are proud to plan...
14/05/2026

🌿 Restoring Nature, Preserving Unique Biodiversity 🌿

At our planting site in the Usambara Mountains, we are proud to plant Tabernaemontana usambarensis — a unique tree species found only in the Usambara region of Tanzania. 🇹🇿

Through our Large Landscape Restoration Program, we are working to restore degraded land, protect endemic species, and strengthen the natural beauty and ecological health of the Usambara Mountains for future generations.

Every tree planted is a step toward climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable livelihoods for local communities. 🌱

🌱 Women Leading Restoration in the Usambara Mountains 🌍Through the Friends of Usambara Large Landscape Restoration initi...
13/05/2026

🌱 Women Leading Restoration in the Usambara Mountains 🌍
Through the Friends of Usambara Large Landscape Restoration initiative, communities in the Usambara Mountains are planting millions of trees to restore degraded landscapes, protect water sources, and fight climate change.
Women’s groups are playing a vital role — raising seedlings, planting trees, and inspiring communities to protect nature for future generations. Together, we are building greener mountains, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future. 💚
Every tree planted is a symbol of hope, resilience, and community action. 🌳

🌱 Empowering Women, Restoring Nature 🌍Every tree planted is a step toward a greener, healthier future for the Usambara c...
11/05/2026

🌱 Empowering Women, Restoring Nature 🌍

Every tree planted is a step toward a greener, healthier future for the Usambara communities. Today, we celebrate the incredible role women play in environmental conservation — nurturing the land, protecting biodiversity, and inspiring sustainable change for future generations. 💚

Together, we are growing hope, one tree at a time. 🌳

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P. O Box 151, Tanga
Lushoto

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