🏷️ Topics include: Aquaculture; Coastal Communities; Conservation
📍 Country/Region: Tanzania
AFO was founded in 2016 and later legally registered in July 2017 under NGO Act No. 24 of 2002 of the United Republic of Tanzania with 13 founding members who came together to ensure Development and Food security are achieved through environmentally friendly aquaculture and rebuild-ed fisheries. Moreover, AFO has committed to contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs) number 1. No Poverty, 2. Zero Hunger, 3. Good Health and Well-being, 13. Climate Action and 14. Life Below Water.
In 2025 we rebranded from Aqua-Farms Organization to Action for Ocean – recommitting to expand our reach, influence and innovation to meet the urgency of this moment. Our Objectives Promoting environmentally friendly and economically competitive aquaculture. Supporting the conservation of the aquatic environment and stock enhancement. Supporting research on sustainable exploitation of aquatic resources and aquaculture. Improving community health of the lacustrine and coastal communities. Empowering youth and women in the utilization of aquatic resources and aquaculture.