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Dear Friends of EEIU,

We are sponsoring our 1st East African children's art competition and would like to Invite children in any country to enter this contest and learn more about the important role that mangrove forests play in the lives of the coastal communities in particular and for marine life in general.

Specifically we would like you to contact schools and teachers in your areas and provide them with information regarding this contest, and also to act as a liaison between EEIU and the local schools as a resource person regarding mangrove and ecological information. In addition, we would ask you to collect the winners from each school participating within your country, and send the three best entries on to IAEP (Institute for African Ecology and Philosophy) at the above address for the final judging, and possible inclusion in the calendar. We must receive the art work by September 21, 2008 for the 2009 Art Calendar.

This provides an opportunity for participating NGOs to build relationships with teachers and to provide school children with environmental information. Educating children on the importance of mangrove and coastal ecosystems is critical to effecting long term change. Without this information, current generations will grow up placing little value on the environment (as modeled by their parents) unless they are given new eyes with which to see coastal ecosystems and mangrove forests.

We have attached information that is ready to have your name added as the local contact representative and duplicated for distribution to teachers in your country.

Please let us know if we can be of further assistance in helping you implement this exciting educational project in your country. We will send all student winners, participating NGOs and schools copies of our calendar as well. And, the winning students will receive a signed official certificate announcing their great achievement in the 2009 Children's Eco - Ethics  Art Contest by the EEIU fraternity, Chapters participating and the IAEP leadership.

for EEIU East Africa Initiatives

Ruth Kithei

Chapter Chair, EEIU Morogoro

ANNOUNCEMENT

Please note that EEIU Nabuur and EEIU Morogoro have entered into an agreement to steer in the activities towards a Federal Unity. We will progress despite membership or concern from other chapters.

We have already strategised methods of initiating this long standing activity and would appeal to all of you to be collaborative in those days we operate within your Chapter areas.

Sincerely,
Fauzia Makena

CHAPTER IN BRIEF

EEIU Morogoro was formed with the intent to develop an alliance between artists, humanitarians, scientists, and doctors around Tanzania in order to support a life-long contribution to a thriving eco-system. The mission of EEIU Morogoro is to oversee global issues such as the protection of environmental laws, human rights, endangered species, and the health and welfare of all people. We are striving for regional integration.

Concept paper, February 2007 (from Chair Fauzia Makena)

Mangrove Restoration
By: Regional Marine Conservation Organization (RMCO)

Mangrove forests are one of the most productive and biodiversity wetlands on earth. Yet, these unique coastal tropical forests are among the most threatened habitat in the world. They may be disappearing more quickly than inland tropical rainforests, and so far, with little public notice. Growing in inter tidal areas and Estuary mouths between land and sea. Mangroves provide critical habitat for a diverse marine and terrestrial Flora and Fauna. Healthy mangrove forests are key to a healthy ECOLOGY.

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This page was last updated on 18 July 2008.