Continuing with the format introduced last year, our 2024 Annual Report offers a visual immersion into the heart of our work. Through striking imagery and inspiring testimonials from our beneficiaries, we shine a spotlight on the people who bring our programs—covering Forests, Agroforestry, the Marine environment, and Grande Comore—to life.
1- Payment for the first 30 signatories of conservation agreements
The payment ceremony for the first 30 signatories of the conservation agreements took place in the village of Adda on Saturday, December 7. The participating farmers agreed not to cut down native trees or otherwise exploit their plots of land, thereby contributing to the restoration of the forest. Each recipient also received a vest or a scarf bearing the agreements’ logo, symbolizing their role as guardians of the water. (Walezi wa ya maji)This payment was made following rigorous monitoring of the plots to verify compliance with the commitments made. In 2025, we will draw lessons from this pilot phase to prepare for the expansion of the program.
2- Developing the partnership with the NGO GRET
In 2024, our agroforestry teams in Anjouan and Grande Comore hosted two missions from the NGO GRET. This partnership aims to strengthen farmer-led research into vegetable and food crops, with the goal of identifying productive agroecological models tailored to local realities. In 2025, this partnership will be intensified to support the development of a sustainable agroecological transition strategy for the Comoros.
3- Finalizing our new marine strategy
We were delighted to publish our new marine strategy in early 2025, which draws on 18 months of consultation with stakeholders at local, national, and international levels, as well as the success of the first permanent, fisher-managed reserve in the Comoros—an initiative facilitated by Dahari in 2021. Our goal is to restore the country’s reefs by establishing a network of fisher-managed reserves, which will maximize benefits for both fisheries and biodiversity, while fostering learning and mutual support among fishers.
4- Capacity building for Dahari managers
The 10 managers of Dahari underwent two weeks of training with the NGO Maliasili, supplemented by individual coaching, to strengthen their management and leadership skills. In June, the first training session focused on personal leadership, addressing topics such as power, trust, different personalities, and developing one's own leadership style. In November, A second session on team leadership focused on organizational culture., building high-performing teams, and nonviolent communication.
5- Successful transfer to SAGE Accounting
Our administrative team, supported by a consultant, has completed the migration of our accounting system to SAGE Compta100c v10. It was a highly complex undertaking, yet essential for supporting the NGO’s expansion through rigorous financial monitoring.
Finally, to mark this decade of impact and work (2013 to 2023), almost The entire Dahari team traveled to the island of Mohéli in October. A three-day stay, combining exploration, conviviality, and immersion in the island’s natural beauty. An opportunity to celebrate our achievements, strengthen our bonds, and recharge in this exceptional setting.
We look forward to seeing how our programs evolve in 2025!
