About us

Dahari is a Comorian NGO created in 2013.
Dahari means «sustainable» or «forever».
Our slogan Komori ya leo na meso translates as «the Comoros of today and tomorrow».

Our vision

A prosperous future where Comorians rediscover harmony with nature
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Our Mission

We support rural communities in restoring the ecosystems of the Comoros.

Our vision

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We regularly review our methods and results through an adaptive management process, with a focus on continuous improvement.
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We are transparent in our use of resources and maximize their impact to achieve our goals.
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We collaborate with research institutions to facilitate evidence-based learning and to introduce new approaches in the Comorian context.
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We work closely with farmers and fishermen to develop and implement our initiatives, in order to empower them in the long term
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We are committed to maintaining high standards in our ethics and professional practices.
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We prioritize solidarity and honesty within our team, as well as with our partners and beneficiaries, in order to foster long-term relationships.

Our latest Strategic Plan was published in 2022

This plan led to the formulation of our three programs: ForestsAgroforests et Marine

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In 2025, we published a dedicated strategy for our marine program.

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Theory of Change

Our theory of change

Our story

2008

Creation of Community Engagement for Sustainable Development (ECDD) Project managed by Bristol Zoo Gardens

First team composed of 6 people

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2009

Funding Darwin Initiative of the British government and the GEF through PoWPA (Program of Work on Protected Areas) funds

Creation of the Ecology section with mapping projects and studies on birds, butterflies and reptiles supported by Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust

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2010

Financing from theFrench Development Agency

Team of 20 people

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2011

Installation of agricultural experimentation and demonstration site of Mpagé

Exchange visits in Madagascar to learn about the approaches and development of an NGO

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2012

Adoption of theFarmer Field School approach for agricultural support

Publication of forest maps and Team distribution maps of terrestrial species of the three islands

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2013

Creation of Dahari on the 16th February 2013

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2014

First edition of the Agricultural fair

First funding from theEuropean Union for the Rural Development sector

Dahari becomes the first Comorian member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature

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2015

Start of the program Marine Resources Management in partnership with Blue Ventures

Team of 50 people

First funding from the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund

Signature of a first convention with the Faculty of ScienceUniversity of Comoros  

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2016

Start of collaboration withBangor University et ICRAF (World Agroforestry Center)

Première reforestation campaign

Prime minister roost-site co-management agreement of Livingstone fruit bats signed at Adda

Integration into the CIRAD Germination network for the valorization of crop varieties

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2017

Release Sing 4 Comoros Forests, an album written by some of the best known Comorian artists to encourage the reforestation of Anjouan, followed by a series of concerts

First activities in Grande Comore with the Ujamaa association

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2018

Organization of the first temporary fishing closure in Anjouan

Recruitment ofcommunity workers for intervention villages

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2019

Emergency response to Cyclone Kenneth in partnership with the Red Crescent

Creation ofMobilization team

Fusion Ecology and Natural Resources Management teams

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2020

Emergency response to Covid-19 in partnership with the Regional Health Directorate

Development of a new five-year strategic plan via an inclusive approach

First program of professional training via teleworking for the team

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2021

Official presentation of 12 years of research and development on Anjouan at the University of the Comoros.

Seven policy recommendations to conserve the terrestrial biodiversity of Anjouan Island, Comoros archipelago published.

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2022

Launch of the new strategic plan
2022-2027. 

Dahari plans to support rural communities in the Comoros to restore at least 1000 hectares of forest and 730 hectares of reefs, in order to strengthen the resilience of livelihoods and biodiversity.

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2023

Dahari celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2023, sharing 10 key figures representing the evolution and impact of Dahari over the last decade.

Change of new programs: Forests, Agroforests et Marine

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2024

Our new strategy continues to take shape. We sign the first 30 agreements to restore the forests of Anjouan. We are finalizing our strategic review of the marine strategy, focusing on the creation of fish banks for the future.

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View our last annual report

2024 report