OUR PROJECTS
Building Resilience Through Action
From community mapping to climate data platforms, our projects combine local knowledge with cutting-edge technology to create lasting impact across East Africa.
15+
Active Projects
5
Countries
$4.2M
Total Funding
50+
Partner Organizations
FLAGSHIP INITIATIVES
Projects Driving Change
Community Mapping
Flood Resilience
Ramani Huria — Community Mapping for Flood Resilience
A groundbreaking initiative training university students and community members to create detailed maps of flood-prone areas in Dar es Salaam. The data directly informs city planning, disaster preparedness, and infrastructure investment decisions.
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -
2015 — Present -
World Bank
Climate Data
Open Platform
Tanzania Climate Risk Database
An open-access platform aggregating climate hazard data, vulnerability assessments, and risk maps for all regions of Tanzania. Used by government agencies, NGOs, and researchers for evidence-based decision making.
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National, Tanzania -
2020 — Present -
GIZ, FCDO
Drone Mapping
Urban Planning
Zanzibar Urban Mapping Initiative
High-resolution drone mapping of Zanzibar’s historic Stone Town and rapidly growing urban areas. Creating 3D models and detailed basemaps to support heritage conservation and sustainable urban development planning.
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Zanzibar, Tanzania -
2022 — Present -
UNESCO, SMOLE
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All Active Projects
Capacity Building
Kenya Chapter — Nairobi Flood Mapping
Training rural communities in Nairobi’s informal settlements to map flood-prone zones using mobile devices.
Environmental
Mangrove Ecosystem Monitoring
Remote sensing-based monitoring of mangrove health along the Tanzanian coastline for conservation planning.
Open Data
OpenStreetMap Tanzania
Leading the national effort to build a comprehensive, open-source map of Tanzania through volunteer mappers.
MEASURABLE IMPACT
Results That Matter
5
Countries With Active Projects
45+
Published Research Papers
12,000+
Community Members Engaged
3.2M+
Map Edits Contributed
OUR JOURNEY
Key Milestones
2015
Ramani Huria Launched
First community mapping project begins with World Bank support in Dar es Salaam.
2018
Resilience Academy Founded
Formalised as a training platform with University of Turku partnership.
2021
Climate Risk Database
Launched the national climate risk data platform covering all regions of Tanzania.
2024
Multi-Country Expansion
Expanded operations to Kenya, Mozambique, and Uganda with new chapter offices.
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Have a Project Idea?
We’re always looking for partners, funders, and communities to collaborate with. Whether you have a mapping need, a research question, or a resilience challenge — let’s work together.
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