The Sustainable Environmental Education Program (SEEP) in Tanzania continues to make remarkable strides and empower schools to lead the way in environmental stewardship. Through hands-on activities, workshops, and digital education tools, SEEP is building a culture of environmental consciousness among students and teachers.
Our SEEP Tanzania school projects are in full swing, and creativity is taking centre stage! To ensure the success of SEEP, schools are actively implementing projects that promote sustainable practices and are closely monitored to measure progress through the SEEP digital platform. These projects include workshops, cleanups, gardening, tree planting, mulching, zero-waste programs, and crafts like upcycling.
Kambangwa Secondary School turned waste into treasure by collecting old car tyres and upcycling them into unique chairs and tables. Dar es Salaam and Gerezani Secondary Schools crafted their pots for planting flowers, adding beauty and sustainability to their school gardens. Creative projects like these empower students to think outside the box, solve problems sustainably, and turn everyday waste into valuable resources. It’s not just about recycling it’s about reshaping their futures!
Interactive workshops equip students with the knowledge and skills to manage waste and protect their environment. At Kisutu Girls Secondary School, a community street cleanup led to the collection of 50 bags of waste, including 250 kg of plastic waste. With the participation of 130 students, this effort demonstrated the power of youth-driven environmental action.
Msimbazi, Mzalendo, Nguva, Taifa, and Wiles Secondary Schools have started, maintained or renovated their school gardens, and learned new skills like mulching. Zanaki Secondary School has taken the Zero-Waste program further with mulching projects for their school gardens. Students and teachers collaborated to use organic waste from the school compound for mulching, enriching the soil and reducing waste sent to landfills. School gardens provide a platform for practical environmental education. Students learn the importance of food sustainability while gaining hands-on skills in gardening and soil management. Upcycling projects encourage creativity and resourcefulness, turning waste materials into useful crafts like turning tyres into chairs.
One of the key pillars of SEEP is the integration of digital education tools, which have transformed the learning process for students and teachers alike. By digitizing lessons and providing easy access to resources, SEEP ensures that both teachers and students are equipped with the knowledge to drive environmental change. This digital approach enables schools to track the progress of their projects, report data efficiently, and share best practices across the SEEP network. It also enhances students’ technical skills, preparing them for a future where technology and sustainability intersect.
To recognize and encourage outstanding efforts, SEEP Tanzania will host an awarding ceremony in 2025. Schools with the best-implemented projects will be celebrated for their commitment to sustainability. This event aims to inspire more schools to actively participate and innovate in their programs. The SEEP Program continues to unite schools and empower students to be the change-makers of tomorrow. Through workshops, cleanups, gardening, and digital education, these projects not only instil environmental responsibility but also shape a generation ready to tackle global challenges.
