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About us
Discover how you can help and make an impact
Discover how you can help and make an impact
Our purpose
Based in Matemwe on Zanzibar’s North-East coast, Under the Wave Organisation is a non-governmental organization made up of a diverse team united by a shared mission: protecting the ocean, supporting local communities, and restoring Zanzibar’s coral reefs.
All projects are guided by three core objectives:
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Support sustainable living practices within local communities to ensure long-term environmental and economic well-being.
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Raise awareness and encourage engagement for the protection of marine and coastal ecosystems.
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Protect, conserve, and restore Zanzibar’s marine environment, including coral reefs, sea turtles, and other vital marine life.
About Us
Under The Wave Organisation began in Matemwe in 2020, when Laura Rosset and Yong Mi Janse decided to turn a shared concern for Zanzibar's coastal environment into action.
Yong Mi had spent over fifteen years in Zanzibar's diving industry and had watched the reefs and coast change. When marine biologist Laura arrived in 2019, she saw a reef under pressure and a community worried about its future. With different backgrounds but a shared love of marine life, they began working together to support local conservation.
Our work began with sea turtles, through the creation of a nesting centre in Matemwe. Over time, it grew to include coral reef restoration, environmental awareness and sustainable livelihoods.
Today, Under The Wave works alongside local communities, fishers, marine scientists, government institutions and conservation partners in Matemwe and beyond. We combine scientific knowledge with local experience, and support coastal communities to take an active role in protecting the ecosystems they depend on, so that conservation is practical and lasting.
