Southern Alliance For Indigenous Resources-SAFIRE

Southern Alliance For Indigenous Resources-SAFIRE SAFIRE is a regional NGO whose focus is to improve rural livelihoods and resilience through sustainable utilization of their natural resources

SAFIRE promotes initiatives that enable rural communities to achieve food security, cope and adapt to the adverse effects of disasters such as climate change induced droughts, floods and the changing patterns of rainfall and other weather conditions. this is achieved through community-led projects on the utilisation and commercialisation of natural resources, conservation farming and intergrated p

est management, rehabilitation of old irrigation schemes in drought prone areas of the country and linking the farmers and producers to the market for crops and natural products. the purpose of this page is to showcase SAFIRE's work as well as interact with our different stakeholders. As an organisation we support product and technology development and some of the successfully developed products that are on the market are marula oil, pulp and jelly, baobab oil and pulp, mazhanje juice, pulp and jam, makoni and resurrection herbal teas.

from the three-day Community-Based Adaptation – Scaling up Community Actions for Livelihoods and Ecosystems in Souther...
22/07/2026

from the three-day Community-Based Adaptation – Scaling up Community Actions for Livelihoods and Ecosystems in Southern Africa and Beyond (CBA-SCALE+) Quarterly Review and Reflection Workshop is drawing to a close in Chiredzi District.

Following yesterday's field visit, which provided participants with an opportunity to witness project interventions and engage with communities, today's sessions are focused on reflecting on Quarter 2 achievements against planned targets, sharing lessons learned, and identifying opportunities to strengthen implementation in the coming quarter.

With funding from -IKI, the CBA-SCALE+ project aims to ensure that people of all genders and social groups in Southern Africa are resilient to the impacts of climate change. As one of the implementing partners, SAFIRE is contributing to this vision by promoting the sustainable management and restoration of community forests and woodlands, while supporting nature-based enterprises built around non-timber forest products to strengthen climate-resilient livelihoods. Together with CARE Zimbabwe, ICRISAT Cesvi Onlus IUCN we are implementing the project in Chiredzi (12 Wards) and Bikita( 30 Wards)

| SAFIRE is participating in the Empowerment of Communities and Organizations Transforming Economies toward Restoratio...
21/07/2026

| SAFIRE is participating in the Empowerment of Communities and Organizations Transforming Economies toward Restoration of Rural Areas - (ECOTERRA) Annual Review, Reflection and Adaptive Planning Workshop. Together with consortium partners we are reflecting on the project's first year of implementation and shaping priorities for Year Two.
The workshop brings together implementing partners to review key achievements, assess progress against project targets, share lessons learned, and strengthen collaboration for more effective implementation. Through open dialogue and adaptive planning, participants are identifying practical strategies to enhance project delivery and maximize impact for communities in Bikita and Chiredzi Districts.
As the ECOTERRA Project continues to restore degraded landscapes and strengthen climate resilience, reflection and learning remain central to ensuring our interventions are responsive, evidence-driven and community-led.Thanks to funding from the Agency for Development Cooperation we remain committed to empowering communities, restoring ecosystems and building sustainable livelihoods through collaborative action. Cesvi Onlus Forestry Commission Zimbabwe

Yesterday, SAFIRE, through the CBA-SCALE Southern Africa+ Project, conducted a Fire Management and Control Awareness and...
16/07/2026

Yesterday, SAFIRE, through the CBA-SCALE Southern Africa+ Project, conducted a Fire Management and Control Awareness and Demonstration session at Eden Irrigation Scheme in Ward 12, Chiredzi District.

Held in partnership with the Environmental Management Agency, the Forestry Commission Zimbabwe, and the Chiredzi Rural District Council, the session equipped community members with practical knowledge and skills to prevent, manage, and respond to veld fires. Through live demonstrations and stakeholder engagement, participants gained a better understanding of the importance of protecting ecosystems, livelihoods, and community assets from the devastating impacts of uncontrolled fires.

Building resilient communities begins with empowering local people to safeguard the natural resources they depend on. Through the CBA-SCALE Southern Africa+ Project, SAFIRE continues to strengthen community capacity to restore, manage, and sustainably benefit from thriving ecosystems.
The CBA-SCALE Southern Africa+ Project is funded by BMUV-IKI in support of a climate-resilient future for Southern Africa CARE Zimbabwe Cesvi Onlus ICRISAT

🌿 Happy Chooseday!Today, we are choosing Emmah Mafemani, an Environmental Sub-Committee member from Ward 15, Chiredzi, w...
14/07/2026

🌿 Happy Chooseday!
Today, we are choosing Emmah Mafemani, an Environmental Sub-Committee member from Ward 15, Chiredzi, whose commitment to restoring the environment is inspiring positive change within her community.
Through the ECOTERRA Project, implemented by SAFIRE and funded by the Agency for Development Cooperation, local Environmental Sub-Committees are being established and trained to lead sustainable natural resource management, protect ecosystems, and mobilise communities to take ownership of environmental conservation.
In Wards 12 and 15, this approach is empowering local people to become custodians of the landscapes they depend on. So far, 600 trees have been planted across seven schools and individual farms, contributing to landscape restoration, protecting natural regeneration and reducing the risk of devastating veld fires.
For Emmah, environmental restoration is about the future.
Her words remind us that restoring the land is not just about planting trees—it is about protecting livelihoods, strengthening resilience to climate change, and ensuring future generations inherit healthy, productive ecosystems.
Because lasting environmental sustainability begins with communities leading the change. Cesvi Onlus Forestry Commission Zimbabwe

SAFIRE joined communities, schools, government agencies and development partners in Ward 15, Chiredzi today to commemora...
30/06/2026

SAFIRE joined communities, schools, government agencies and development partners in Ward 15, Chiredzi today to commemorate Desertification and Drought Day at Davata Pry School.

The Chiredzi District Development Coordinator graced the event as Guest of Honour. Tree planting formed part of the day's commemorations, a practical response in a district that remains among the most degraded in the country.

Pupils from Gwaivhi primary, Puzani primary; Davata primary and Sengwe Secondary schools added their voices through poems reflecting on land degradation and the environment, a reminder that the response to desertification will be carried forward by the next generation.

SAFIRE continues to work alongside communities in Chiredzi and Bikita under the ECOTERRA project, supporting sustainable land management and climate-smart practices to help reverse land degradation and combat desertification in these districts.

Cesvi Onlus Environmental Management Agency Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife Forestry Commission Zimbabwe Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resources Development Zim Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education -WILD

26/06/2026

We are incredibly proud to see the impact of the ECOTERRA Project (Empowerment of Communities and Organisations Transforming Economies toward Restoration of Rural Areas) at Mazungunye School in Bikita!
The students of the Environmental Management Club, led by their passionate chairperson, remind us that caring for our nature today guarantees a better tomorrow. Through tree planting and environmental preservation, these bright minds are taking active steps to restore and safeguard their surroundings for generations to come.
The ECOTERRA project aims to restore degraded soils and lands in the semi-arid community areas of Zimbabwe. As an implementing partner alongside and the Forestry Commission Zimbabwe SAFIRE is honored to work with the invaluable support of the Agency for Development Cooperation through Cesvi Onlus to bring this mission to life.
With 89 passionate student volunteers and counting, Mazungunye School is proving that the future of conservation is in great hands. These young ambassadors are not only transforming their school environment but are also taking these vital sustainability practices back to their wider communities.

Today, SAFIRE joins the continent in commemorating the Day of the African Child under the theme: "Ensuring universal acc...
16/06/2026

Today, SAFIRE joins the continent in commemorating the Day of the African Child under the theme: "Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for every child in Africa." Child rights and environmental resilience go hand-in-hand. When we work with communities to restore land and manage natural resources sustainably, we are safeguarding the very water sources that children and families depend on.
True climate justice means building an environment where every African child can grow up healthy, stay in school, and thrive in a resilient community.
Let’s protect our ecosystems to secure their future. Happy International Day of the African Child!

SAFIRE through the ECOTERRA project, recently supported Environmental Sub-Committee (ESC) training sessions across Ward...
15/06/2026

SAFIRE through the ECOTERRA project, recently supported Environmental Sub-Committee (ESC) training sessions across Wards 12 and 15, bringing together community members, resource monitors, traditional leaders, and government extension workers.
The training equipped participants to lead natural resource management and environmental governance at ward level, and to develop Ward Environmental Action Plans (WEAPs) that feed into District Local Environmental Action Plans.
Effective environmental restoration cannot be achieved by any single institution. It requires coordinated action between communities, traditional leadership, local authorities, and government agencies working together.
ECOTERRA project (Empowerment of Communities and Organisations Transforming Economies toward Restoration of Rural Areas) aims to restore degraded soils and lands in the semi-arid community areas of Zimbabwe. With support from Agency for Development Cooperation through Cesvi Onlus, alongside and Forestry Commission Zimbabwe, we are building the local capacity that makes restoration last.

Participants are also taking part in practical firefighting demonstrations, building community capacity to prevent and...
05/06/2026

Participants are also taking part in practical firefighting demonstrations, building community capacity to prevent and respond to veld fires that threaten lives, livelihoods, biodiversity, and natural resources. These demonstrations highlight the importance of collective action in protecting our environment and strengthening climate resilience.
As communities, government stakeholders, and development partners come together, today’s commemorations serve as a reminder that environmental stewardship starts with local action. Special thanks to our friends and partners Forestry Commission Zimbabwe Environmental Management Agency Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education Cesvi Onlus

Today, we are in Ward 5, Mandara Primary School in Bikita, commemorating under the global theme: Inspired by Nature....
05/06/2026


Today, we are in Ward 5, Mandara Primary School in Bikita, commemorating under the global theme: Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.
The day began with a community clean-up campaign, demonstrating our shared commitment to creating a cleaner and healthier environment. This was followed by tree planting activities, reinforcing the critical role that trees play in restoring ecosystems, combating climate change, and securing a sustainable future for generations to come. Forestry Commission Zimbabwe Environmental Management Agency Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education Cesvi Onlus

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