Category Projects

Community Exchange

We are Introducing Community Exchange Programs to connect coastal communities to share ideas and learn from each other. These exchanges allow people to visit other regions, share successful conservation practices, and learn ways to manage resources better. By learning from…

Youth Innovation Program

MFA’s Youth Innovation program equips young people with digital skills and knowledge of the blue economy to drive sustainable development and conservation. Through targeted training and mentorship, youth learn to leverage technology for environmental monitoring, data analysis, and innovative project…

Mangrove Conservation

MFA’s mangrove conservation program focuses on restoring critical coastal ecosystems through the establishment of mangrove nurseries and monthly planting activities. In partnership with the Gede Community Forest Association, Kinyaule Community Forest Association, and the Kenya Forest Service, MFA has successfully…

Sea Turtle Conservation

The Sea Turtles Conservation initiative focuses on monitoring and protecting sea turtle nesting beaches along Kenya’s North Coast. In collaboration with the Kenya Wildlife Service , MFA has established community biodiversity monitoring teams to safeguard critical nesting sites and track…

Plastic Waste Management

MFA’s Marine Plastic Waste Management Program, supported by SEE Turtles, focuses on reducing plastic waste in the ocean through a comprehensive approach. The program includes collecting plastics from homesteads and conducting weekly beach cleanups to prevent waste from reaching marine…

Elasmobranch Program

The project focuses on raising awareness and promoting the conservation of sharks and rays (elasmobranchs) in Kilifi County. Mariners for Action (MFA) actively engages students from fishing families, fishermen, and youth groups to emphasize the vital role of elasmobranchs in…