Invest in Nature & People
Kiyowela Ward, Southern Highlands of Tanzania
Suzanna Mfikwa explains…
Suzanna Mfikwa, a wife and mother of three, is a smallholder farmer in Kiyowela and an active member of the forest protection group in Kiyowela Ward. She owns land with a biodiverse natural forest bordering the Udzungwa National Park – one of the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots.
Her situation in the field…
Like many smallholder farmers around the world, Suzanna relies on her land for survival. She grows crops, cultivates trees for wood and harvests local forest fruits, honey and natural medicinal products. Despite her hard work, it’s still not enough to fully support her family or provide the necessary resources for her children’s education.
Her natural forest faces ongoing threats from illegal charcoal production, but Suzanna dreams of restoring its biodiversity, bringing back the monkeys that once thrived there.
Her collaboration with reilo…
reilo. offers Suzanna a solution. By measuring her forest’s carbon storage and biodiversity, she can earn nature-based carbon credits. These credits provide her with additional income and access to productive loans, enabling her to improve her farming, protect her forest and secure her family’s future.
Through reilo., Suzanna’s forest transforms into a valuable asset, benefiting both her family and the planet. Her story shows that empowering smallholder farmers can restore ecosystems, combat climate change, and create sustainable livelihoods. Together, we can make a difference – one forest acre and one forest steward at a time.
Certification in progress!
Biodiversity
Measured by acres of tropical montane forest that are protected and restored.
Carbon
Measured with an internationally recognized Carbon Accounting Standard.
Livelihood
Measured by the impacts of productive loans issued to smallholder farmers.
Partnerships
We are partnering with local forest managers, scientific and business experts & NGOs.
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We are in the process of certifying our first project in Kiyowela Ward, Tanzania. You can follow our progress and project co-development via our newsletter.