Nature Thrives
We envision a world where ecosystems flourish, and biodiversity is preserved, allowing nature to thrive in harmony with human existence.
Healing Trauma
Our goal is to create pathways for healing for individuals and communities affected by trauma, fostering resilience and mental well-being.
Unity and Harmony
We aspire to cultivate a society where all communities coexist peacefully, celebrating diversity and working together towards sustainable solutions.
Core Values
The Principles That Drive Us
Empathy
At the heart of our organization is empathy. We strive to understand and share the feelings of others, enabling us to create supportive environments for healing and growth.Sustainability
We are committed to sustainable practices that protect our environment for future generations. Our initiatives focus on ecological preservation and responsible resource management.Collaboration
We believe in the power of collaboration. By working together with communities, partners, and stakeholders, we can create more impactful and inclusive solutions to the challenges we face.
Our Dedicated Team
Passionate Individuals Making a Difference
Jackson Buzingo - Founder and Executive Director
Mr. Jackson is a regenerative agroforestry practitioner, food systems transformation advocate, and social wellbeing activist with over 10 years of experience working with grassroots movements and international organizations.
His work is driven by a deep commitment to ecosystem restoration, climate resilience, and transforming food systems to better serve people and the planet. This vision inspired him to found Earth Healing Alliance, an organization dedicated to restoring landscapes, strengthening rural livelihoods, and promoting regenerative approaches that heal both ecosystems and communities.
Prior to founding Earth Healing Alliance, Jackson worked with Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA) under UN-FAO, ONE MORE SALARY, and ACT4FOOD ACT4CHANGE.
He holds a Master degree in International Development Practice from the University of Galway, Ireland.
Lighteness Kaplas - Program Manager
Ms. Lightness is a dedicated social worker and community development practitioner who specializes in community outreach, engagement, and social empowerment. She ensures that the voices and needs of marginalized youth, women, and vulnerable populations are meaningfully represented in our programs and initiatives. Holding a Diploma in Social Work, she brings practical expertise in community mobilization, case management, mentorship, psychosocial support, and empowerment programs.
In her professional role as a Social Worker at Same District Hospital, she worked closely with patients, families, and communities to address social challenges, promote wellbeing, and strengthen access to essential services. Passionate about inclusion, equity, and sustainable social impact, Lightness is a strong advocate for youth and women's empowerment, helping individuals and communities build resilience, confidence, and opportunities for long-term development.
Melanie Rideout - Climate Resilience Lead
Ms. Melanie is a humanitarian and climate-resilience advisor focused on sustainability, environmental justice, and innovation. She currently works as AI strategist to the Swedish Red cross, where she previously held the positkon as Emergency Response advisor for climate, resilience advisor with the Swedish Red Cross (Svenska Röda Korset), collaborating with international organizations including the Red Cross and UN bodies. She previously served as Global Sustainable Innovation Manager and Climate Resilience Lead at Läkarmissionen (LM International), and before that as senior global advisor for climate and environmental justice at ForumCiv. A climate activist since age 12 campaigning on fuel poverty and anti-fracking in the UK. she co-founded the NGO SolPowered, supporting renewable energy and agroforestry in Zimbabwe. Her work centers on bottom-up participation, supply-chain sustainability, degrowth, and building equitable, resilient systems. She holds a MSc in Sustanable Development from the Uppsala University, Sweden.
Julieth Kweka - Gender and Social Inclusion Lead
Ms. Kweka is a community development practitioner, researcher, social justice advocate, and governance leader with over 10 years of experience across Africa and Europe. She specializes in community empowerment, livelihoods, gender equality, social inclusion, and evidence-based development programs. She serves as a Board Member of Volunteer Service International (VSI) Ireland and Chair of the Board of Directors of Community Health and Development Initiative (CHDI) Tanzania, advancing social justice, community resilience, and sustainable development through research, advocacy, and strategic leadership.
She holds a Master degree in International Development Practice from the University of Galway, Ireland.
Samwel Rashid- Youth Coordinator
Mr. Sam is a climate education advocate and Dental Clinical student at KAM College of Health and Allied Sciences in Tanzania. His passion for health and wellness positioned him to embark the youth engagement journey in the action on climate education and wellness through community-based preventive care. Through a combination of clinical knowledge and youth advocacy, Samwel is building a scalable, trusted Youth platform designed to engage youth in climate dialogues in Tanzania. With a long-term vision of seeing youth at the centre of climate action, he aims to establish strategic partnerships with like-minded stakeholders and partners.
Nuru Richard - Finance Manager
Mr. Nuru is a financial management professional with expertise in business development, accounting, risk management, and organizational finance.
He leads our finance department while providing strategic guidance on financial planning and social enterpreneurship development.
He once served as Assistant Treasurer of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Western Tanzania Conference, where he supported financial stewardship, budgeting, accountability, and governance. He holds a Master’s Degree in Insurance and Actuarial Science from the Institute of Finance Management (IFM), Tanzania, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.
