What is Wakulima Hai Co-operative Society?

Wakulima Hai is a community-led cooperative in Kilimani, Zanzibar focused on environmental conservation, coastal restoration, and sustainable aquaculture. We support over 100 sea cucumber farms and 60 mud crab farms while empowering local communities.

What activities does Wakulima Hai engage in?

We focus on mangrove restoration, the Greenify Zanzibar urban shade tree planting campaign, sustainable sea cucumber farming training, mud crab farming, and empowering seaweed farmers, especially women.

How can I support Wakulima Hai's mission?

You can support our mission by purchasing our sustainable products. When you buy from us, you're not just making a purchase — you're investing in people, communities, and the environment.

About Us

Our story, our mission, and the values guiding our work for a greener future.

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Who We Are

Wakulima Hai is a Zanzibar‑based cooperative working with communities to restore ecosystems, reduce waste, and grow climate‑smart livelihoods.

Our Vision

A thriving Zanzibar where communities and nature flourish — healthy mangroves and reefs, greener towns, and climate‑resilient livelihoods.

Our Mission

We co-create practical, science‑based projects with communities to restore ecosystems, cut waste, and grow climate‑smart livelihoods across the islands.

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Impact in Numbers

1M+

Trees planted

12k+

Volunteers engaged

120+

Active projects

30+

Regions supported

Core Values

The principles that shape our culture and guide our decisions.

Community First

We co-create solutions with communities for lasting impact.

Integrity

Transparent, ethical, and accountable in all that we do.

Innovation

We test, learn, and iterate to scale what works.

Stewardship

Protecting biodiversity and ecosystems for future generations.

Core Objectives

The pillars that guide our work and strategy.

Restore Ecosystems

Protect and re-grow mangroves, urban shade trees, and agroforestry systems across Zanzibar.

Empower Communities

Co-create projects with local groups, training volunteers and farmers to lead long-term stewardship.

Build Climate‑Smart Livelihoods

Support sustainable practices such as seaweed and agroforestry that improve incomes and resilience.

Engage Youth & Schools

Partner with schools and youth clubs to grow the next generation of environmental leaders.

Our Team

A multidisciplinary team working alongside communities and partners.

Asha Juma

Executive Director

Leads strategy and partnerships with a focus on community-driven restoration.

Hamisi Omar

Programs Lead

Oversees field programs and impact measurement across regions.

Zainab Salim

Community Engagement

Builds trusted relationships with local leaders and volunteers.

Ali Mwinyi

Environmental Scientist

Guides biodiversity protection and climate adaptation methods.

History & Governance

Milestones that shaped our cooperative and how we steward our mission.

2015

Founding

Wakulima Hai Co-operative Society formed by local farmers and advocates.
2018

First Major Campaign

Launched island-wide tree planting and coastal cleanup initiatives.
2021

Scaling Impact

Expanded to multiple regions and formalized monitoring & evaluation.
2024

Strategic Partnerships

Forged collaborations with research institutions and municipalities.