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The waters of Lake Victoria, teeming with life and livelihood, also harbor significant risks for the fishing communities that depend on them. In response to the growing concern over drowning incidents and the need for enhanced water safety, EMEDO, through…
In a groundbreaking initiative, the fishing community of Goziba Island in Tanzania has become the first along Lake Victoria to receive real-time weather forecast updates at their landing sites. This development is part of the Lake Victoria Drowning Prevention Project…
On 25th July 2024, EMEDO proudly joined the global community in observing World Drowning Prevention Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and accelerating action on global drowning prevention. Declared through the April 2021 UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/75/273 “Global…
The Environmental Management and Economic Development Organization (EMEDO) recently hosted a hands-on learning experience for students from the Fisheries Education and Training Agency (FETA) and St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT). The three-day event, held from May 22 to May…
Dodoma, Tanzania – May 15, 2024 EMEDO participated in the Protein Week 2024 Exhibition held at the Parliament Area in Dodoma from May 13-14, showcasing their Lake Victoria Drowning Prevention Project. The event, spearheaded by the Ministry of Livestock and…
May 2024 – Mwanza, Tanzania In a groundbreaking initiative to improve safety and sustainability in fishing practices around Lake Victoria, EMEDO, in partnership with local governments and Beach Management Units (BMUs), has introduced a comprehensive Safe Fishing Plan (SFP). This…
25th July 2023 – Busekera, Musoma DC Busekera, Musoma DC — On July 25, 2023, the vibrant community of Busekera gathered to celebrate World Drowning Prevention Day, a significant event aimed at raising awareness about drowning prevention and promoting life-saving…