MACCO supports income-generating initiatives that strengthen household economies while promoting sustainable natural resource use.
In Ching’anda Village, an alternative charcoal factory was established to create local employment and reduce dependence on traditional charcoal, contributing to a greener community economy. In Mlimba and Kilolo Districts, 99 stove makers were trained in improved cookstove construction, and 60 of them were further trained to produce briquette-powered movable stoves, creating additional income opportunities.
Tree nursery activities in Mlimba, Kilombero, and Kilosa enabled trained farmers to produce and sell seedlings, generating over 4 million TSH in income. In Mang’ula Ward, ethnobotanical gardens and stingless beekeeping are being developed to support future income from seedlings and honey production while enhancing conservation.
Ecotourism activities in the Udzungwa Mountains also contributed to local livelihoods, attracting international visitors and generating thousands Euros in donations for community development