On the Road: In Photos
Here are a few of our favorite photos from Kate’s recent trip to Tanzania. More photos can be found here on Flickr. Enjoy!
Read blog posts from the field here and here.
On the Road: South Ngurus and Udzwunga Scarp
I spent most of last week visiting the Eastern Arc Mountain ranges of the South Ngurus and Udzwunga Scarp – two project areas that ARC is currently supporting. Upon arriving in the bustling town of Morogoro (home to Tanzania’s famed Sokoine University of Agriculture) last Tuesday afternoon, I was met by Emanuel Ndossi, TFCG’s Field […]
On the Road: Kikomolela and Likwaya
I have just returned from several days visiting the region of Lindi – a coastal area so far south of Dar es Salaam that it practically calls Mozambique its next door neighbor. What a journey! After ten hours on the road, we arrived Friday evening and spent the night in the lively town of Lindi […]
On the Road: ARC’s Executive Director Travels to Tanzania
Each year, ARC’s Executive Director, Kate Mcletchie, travels half way around the world to Tanzania to visit our field partner, the Tanzania Forest Conservation Group (TFCG). This year (our 20th!) has been one of great strides and accomplishments, however there is still plenty of work to be done. During Kate’s two week visit, she will […]
Partner Spotlight: Jolkona Foundation and the Ripple Effect of Philanthropy
A partner since 2009, the Jolkona Foundation believes in low-cost, high-impact philanthropy. With projects ranging from building energy efficient stoves in Nepal, to providing education to women in Afghanistan, to conserving the rainforests of Tanzania (that’s us!), Jolkona presents donors with a platform of accessible charitable projects around the world. Jolkona, meaning “drop of […]
Canopy Chronicles: The Kikomolela Health Clinic
Women’s health as a catalyst for conservation
About the Project
In the rural village of Kikomolela, Tanzania, ARC is partnering with community members to build a health clinic that will provide medical services to nearly 2,500 people, one-third of which are children. This village is almost seven kilometers from any other medical center in the area, and […]
Artist Spotlight: Alison M. Jones
As part of our Artist Spotlight series, we introduce you this month to conservation photographer Alison M. Jones who has contributed to the Artists for Africa benefit for the past six years. You can also view past Artist Spotlights of Gerald Forster, Chris Dei, Cyril Christo and Marie Wilkinson, Susanna Noel Jolly, Carlo Mari, and
Greenhouse Gives Back this Thursday: Proceeds to Benefit ARC!
Weren’t able to attend our Summer Party in the Concrete Jungle at Greenhouse last month? Or, want to do it all over again? Come out on Thursday, August 18th from 10pm-4am for the first ever GREENHOUSE GIVES BACK! Proceeds will go towards helping ARC and TFCG plant 1 million trees in Tanzania in partnership with the Earth Day Network […]
Partner Spotlight: Earth Day Network and UNEP Billion Tree Campaign
If you’ve been following our Summer Giving Campaign then you’ve already heard the news that we’ve partnered with the Earth Day Network and the UNEP Billion Tree Campaign to plant one million trees in Tanzania with our field partner TFCG. We thought this would be a good opportunity to officially introduce you to our partners, give you more […]
Canopy Chronicles: Biodiversity in the Eastern Arc
bi·o·di·ver·si·ty/ˌbīōdiˈvərsitē/
Noun: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
For over twenty years, ARC has been committed to preserving and protecting the Eastern Arc and coastal forests of Tanzania. One goal is to conserve these forests because they are home to local people whose culture and heritage is deeply rooted […]
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