About ACEI
ACEI Stand for Agro Community Environmental Initiative is a non-profit, community-driven organization based in Ushetu Shinyanga Region, Tanzania. Established to address the pressing social, environmental, and economic challenges facing rural communities. ACEI focuses on community empowerment, sustainable agriculture, environmental conservation, and the promotion of animal rights and welfare.
We believe that true development comes when communities are equipped with the knowledge, resources, and capacity to manage their livelihoods sustainably while protecting the environment and ensuring the well-being of all living creatures.
Through collaborative partnerships, education, training, and hands-on initiatives, we work to uplift vulnerable households, promote sustainable farming practices, restore degraded ecosystems, and nurture a compassionate society that values both people and animals.
Mission
To promote sustainable agricultural practices, strengthen community livelihoods, and safeguard animal rights and welfare, and the environment through innovation, capacity building, and inclusive partnerships that foster resilience and lasting impact.
Vision
A resilient, empowered, and compassionate community living in harmony with nature, practicing sustainable livelihoods, protecting the environment, and upholding the rights and welfare of animals.
Core Values
- Sustainability – Balancing agricultural growth, community needs, and environmental protection.
- Integrity – Transparency, accountability, and ethical practices in all operations.
- Innovation – Promoting creativity and technology for impactful solutions.
- Inclusivity – Ensuring equal participation of youth, women, and marginalized groups.
- Resilience – Building adaptive capacity to climate and economic shocks.
- Collaboration – Partnering for collective impact.
- Stewardship – Protecting natural resources responsibly for future generations.
Strategic Objectives
- Promote sustainable agriculture through training, technology, and resource support.
- Enhance community livelihoods with income-generating activities and social development.
- Promote animal rights and welfare
- Protect and restore ecosystems through conservation and climate action initiatives.
- Empower youth and women with leadership, entrepreneurship, and skill development.
- Strengthen community capacity and knowledge for long-term resilience.
- Foster partnerships with stakeholders for scaling up impact.
- Ensure organizational growth, accountability, and sustainability.
Policy Framework
- Environmental Policy – Promote conservation, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainable natural resource use.
- Agriculture & Food Security Policy – Support smallholder farmers, modern farming, and food security initiatives.
- Community Engagement Policy – Ensure inclusivity, local leadership, and participatory development.
- Gender & Social Inclusion Policy – Mainstream gender equality, youth empowerment, and inclusivity.
- Partnership Policy – Strengthen collaborations with governments, private sector, and donors.
- Governance & Accountability Policy – Promote transparency, monitoring, and responsible resource management.
Programs
- Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security
- Farmer training on climate-smart agriculture.
- Access to improved seeds, irrigation, and agroforestry practices.
- Post-harvest management and value chain development.
- Community Development & Livelihoods
- Income-generating projects for youth and women.
- Cooperative strengthening and capacity building.
- Social protection and resilience programs.
- Animal Rights & Welfare:
- Advocating for humane treatment of animals and the elimination of cruelty.
- Providing education and community campaigns on animal welfare and health.
- Supporting the integration of animal welfare into sustainable development goals.
- Environmental Conservation & Climate Action
- Tree planting and reforestation.
- Biodiversity protection and ecosystem restoration.
- Climate change adaptation and awareness campaigns.
- Capacity Building & Knowledge Sharing
- Training workshops, seminars, and farmer field schools.
- Community education on sustainable practices.
- Research and innovation for agricultural and environmental solutions.
Target Beneficiaries
- Smallholder farmers.
- Youth and women entrepreneurs.
- Marginalized and vulnerable community groups.
- Local schools and community institutions.
Partnerships & Collaboration
We collaborate with governments, NGOs, donor agencies, private sector actors, and research institutions to maximize impact and sustainability of projects.
Governance Structure
- Board of Directors – Provides strategic leadership and oversight.
- Management Team – Ensures effective project implementation and accountability.
- Community Advisory Committees – Ensure community ownership and participation.
Our Commitment
ACEI is dedicated to transforming Rural Communities into a model of sustainability and compassion, where communities live in prosperity, coexist peacefully with nature, and protect the welfare of animals as part of a healthy and just society.
Contact Information
Office: Ushetu Shinyanga
+255 717 944 845
info@acei.or.tz
www.acei.or.tz
