Rooted in Bunda, Tanzania

Together, we grow
stronger
communities.

Mazingira Community Development Forum brings education, environmental stewardship and community voices together to support local development in Bunda.

Explore our work ↗Meet MCDF ↓
2008Year of MCDF registration
BundaOur home and area of operation
2011Mazingira FM established
What we do

Local roots.
Shared progress.

Our work connects the wellbeing of people with the wellbeing of the environment around them.

01 / EDUCATION

Education & opportunity

Supporting community education, with a history that includes Esperanto Secondary School and education support for vulnerable children.

02 / ENVIRONMENT

Environmental care

Practical steps towards responsible resource use, including school cooking improvements that help reduce reliance on firewood.

03 / COMMUNITY VOICE

Voice & participation

Through Mazingira FM, MCDF’s community radio station, information and discussion reach listeners in Bunda and neighbouring areas.

Our name, our responsibility
Mazingira.

The Swahili word for environment. A reminder that people, communities and the world around us are connected.

BUNDA DISTRICT · MARA · TANZANIA
The organisation

Development begins
with community.

Mazingira Community Development Forum (MCDF) is a non-governmental organisation based in Bunda, Mara Region, Tanzania. Registered on 29 July 2008, its authorised operating area is Bunda District.

Founded by Mramba Simba Nyamkinda, the organisation’s history spans education, water projects, microcredit and the establishment of Mazingira FM in 2011.

See our work in practice ↗
Work in practice

Different paths.
One community.

Examples from MCDF’s work across learning, the environment and community communication.

01

A community radio station established by MCDF in 2011, broadcasting from Bunda and also heard in Simiyu and parts of Mwanza. A platform for information and community-focused programming.

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02

Installation of a gas stove at Esperanto Secondary School to reduce firewood use — a practical connection between environmental care and everyday school life.

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News & updates

From our community.

All updates ↗

Updates from MCDF’s activities will appear here.

Let’s build together

Progress starts
with a conversation.

Interested in connecting with MCDF around education, environmental care or community communication? Get to know our community platform, Mazingira FM.

Connect through Mazingira FM ↗
Where we areBunda District

P.O. Box 51, Bunda
Mara Region, Tanzania

Registered organisationMazingira Community
Development Forum

10NGO/00002313
Registered 29 July 2008