About Geoclimatz
Who We Are
Geoclimatz is a youth-led hub dedicated to empowering youth and women to adopt data-driven decision-making in addressing climate change, while promoting gender equality and inclusivity. Founded on April 23, 2024, in Morogoro, Tanzania, Geoclimatz equips youth with geospatial knowledge and tools to actively engage in climate action and become agents of change for resilience and sustainability.
Our organization is currently in the process of being registered as a non-profit organization under the Non-Governmental Organization Act, No. 24 of 2002. We have the mandate to operate within Tanzania Mainland, with the vision of expanding our reach to youth and women across different regions through our activities.
Our Vision
To build a generation of empowered Tanzanian youth and women who lead climate action and champion gender equality through data-driven solutions.
Our Mission
To equip Tanzanian youth with the knowledge, tools, and skills to effectively collect and apply data in addressing climate change and advancing gender equality.
Our Goals
Our Core Values
Environmental Stewardship
Committed to protecting and preserving our environment for future generations.
Inclusivity & Equity
Ensuring equal opportunities and representation for all, especially women and youth.
Innovation through Technology
Leveraging cutting-edge geospatial technologies for climate solutions.
Collaboration & Partnership
Working together with communities, government, and stakeholders for maximum impact.
Youth Empowerment
Investing in the next generation of climate leaders and change-makers.
Transparency & Accountability
Maintaining the highest standards of integrity and accountability in all our work.
Adaptability
Flexible and responsive to changing climate conditions and community needs.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Using scientific evidence and data to guide our climate action strategies.
The Problem We Address
Tanzania, with a population of 61.7 million people including 31.7 million women (19.7 million in rural areas) and 21.3 million youth aged 15–35 years, representing 34.5% of the total population, faces profound challenges from climate change, including erratic rainfall, floods, droughts, and rising temperatures that undermine agriculture, water security, health, and livelihoods.
Women, while central to household food security, remain constrained by unequal access to land, technology, income, and decision-making processes, which increases their vulnerability and workload. Similarly, the country's large youth population remains underutilized due to limited skills, opportunities, and participation in climate governance. Weak climate knowledge, low utilization of data, and insufficient community awareness further hinder inclusive and sustainable adaptation.
In response to this, Geoclimatz advances gender-responsive climate action by empowering women as leaders, equipping youth with skills in climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy, and green entrepreneurship, mainstreaming climate education and community training, strengthening access to and use of climate data for evidence-based decision-making, and fostering locally-led solutions that place women and youth at the center while building partnerships with government, private sector, and civil society to achieve scalable, sustainable climate resilience.
Our Team
Meet the passionate individuals who are driving Geoclimatz's mission to empower youth and women through data-driven climate action. Our diverse team brings together expertise in geospatial technologies, climate science, gender equality, and community development.
MBARAKA RASHIDI SEMBE
Environmental Specialist & Climate Advocate
Tanzanian environmental specialist and climate advocate. Expertise in forestry and community-based restoration, promoting nature-based solutions like FMNR and Agroforestry.
ESTHER GODFREY MKANZA
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist with expertise in project monitoring, data analysis, and impact assessment. Bachelor's in Environmental Sciences with training in M&E.
KADIRU ABDUL MFINANGA
Forest Officer, GIS & Remote Sensing
Forest Officer at TFS with a Forestry degree (SUA, 2022), specializing in GIS, remote sensing, QGIS, ArcGIS and RTK GPS, dedicated to sustainable forest management.
ANNA AMATO KWEKA
CIO, SHEWORK In Tech • GIS & ISM
ICT professional specializing in Information Systems Management and GIS. Co-founder & CIO of SHEWORK In Tech, AGCCI alumna, and IFWY UN program project owner.
SALUM RASHID SEMBE
Software Developer • UX • Mobile
Detail-oriented Software Developer dedicated to building high-quality products across backend (Django/Python) and mobile (Flutter). Passionate about UX and crafting seamless user experiences.
Join Our Team
Be Part of the Change
We're always looking for passionate individuals who want to make a difference in climate action and environmental sustainability.
Community Partners
Local Collaborators
Working closely with local communities, NGOs, and organizations to implement sustainable climate solutions and environmental initiatives.
Youth Volunteers
Student Ambassadors
Engaging students and young professionals as ambassadors for climate action and environmental education in their communities.
Global Network
International Partners
Building partnerships with international organizations and institutions to share knowledge and resources for global climate action.