What will I be doing?
Why climb for ActionAid?
Sawabu (38) is part of a growing youth movement raising awareness about climate change around Lake Maliwe in Tanzania.
As a volunteer with the Maliwe Taalamu youth group, Sawabu works alongside other young people to protect the lake and push local authorities to take action on conservation efforts.
The environment in and around Lake Maliwe is changing rapidly due to climate change and human activities that damage natural ecosystems and biodiversity. These changes threaten the lake, local livelihoods, and the wider community.
ActionAid Tanzania is supporting local youth like Sawabu by building their knowledge of climate change and their rights, and strengthening their ability to advocate for environmental protection. Through this support, youth are becoming powerful voices for climate justice and community-led conservation.
Sawabu (38) is part of a growing youth movement raising awareness about climate change around Lake Maliwe in Tanzania.
William Vest-Lillesøe/ActionAid
Page updated 5 February 2026
