#Generation Restoration

Building Generation Restoration in Tanzania

Tanzania's Ocean Revolution

Youth-led movement transforming ocean conservation through innovation, restoration, and blue economy programs

Award‑Winning Ocean Leaders

Winners of the 2025 UNDP Equator Prize

Sustainable Ocean Alliance Tanzania (SOA Tanzania) is an award‑winning youth‑led NGO recognized globally with the 2025 UNDP Equator Prize for our innovative solutions to ocean conservation and community empowerment. This honour reflects our proven impact in restoring marine ecosystems, advancing the blue economy, and creating sustainable futures for coastal communities in Tanzania.

Our Mission

Youth-Led Guardians of Tanzania's Oceans

Tanzania's Hub in the Global Ocean Movement

Connecting youth leaders worldwide through Sustainable Ocean Alliance to restore Tanzania's marine ecosystems.

Restore Marine Ecosystems

Dedicated to protecting mangroves, seagrass beds, and coral reefs—the foundation of Tanzania's ocean life.

Youth-Powered Ocean Movement

885 young ocean leaders and 377 empowered coastal communities united for a sustainable blue future in Tanzania.

At SOA Tanzania, we empower youth and coastal communities to restore marine ecosystems and build a sustainable blue economy. Our oceans sustain life, biodiversity, and livelihoods in Tanzania, yet face threats from pollution, overexploitation, and climate change.

Through advocacy, research, innovative solutions, and community action, we protect mangroves, seagrass, coral reefs, and marine life for generations ahead.

What we do

Sustainable Ocean Alliance TANZANIA (SOA TANZANIA) empowers YOUTH and Local coastal communities in Tanzania via ocean conservations and sustainable blue economy, restoring the health and sustainability of our ocean, creating a health and sustainable ocean for this and the next generation.

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Our Impacts

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Mangroves planted in our adopted 5,635 hectares of mangrove forest. These mangroves safeguard shorelines, support fisheries, and store blue carbon.

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Square meters of seagrass restored and under active conservation. Supporting biodiversity, fisheries productivity, and carbon storage.

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Young ocean leaders mobilized across Tanzania through our hub. Driving conservation action, advocacy, and community-led solutions for a sustainable ocean future

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Coastal community members engaged in conservation and blue economy initiatives. Creating sustainable livelihoods while protecting marine and coastal ecosystems.

Youth trained through the Ocean Bootcamp program. Equipped with skills in ocean leadership, climate action, and innovation.

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Kilograms of ocean waste removed through community-led cleanups. Restoring marine ecosystems and protecting ocean life along Tanzania’s coast.

Mangroves aren’t just coastal trees; they’re essential to Tanzania’s ocean balance. They protect shorelines from erosion, shelter fish nurseries, and store carbon—sustaining marine ecosystems for future generations.