Mohammed Kassim recalls a sense of "urgency" to safeguard "the lifeblood of our community". Photo: TRT WorldGrowing up in Gazi, a sleepy town nestled on the Kenyan coast, the ocean was not just a source of life—it was his playground, classroom and entire world.
After completing high school, Kassim took the"leap of faith"—leaving the familiar shores of Gazi but still feeling the call of"the ocean's mysteries". His stepfather, Rama Salim, a fishmonger, struggled to understand Kassim's marine science pursuit."‘The sea provides, son’," Kazi recalls him saying, his voice rough after a hard life at sea. ‘Why chase knowledge in books when the ocean holds all the answers?'Others
Kassim got to work on the ground two years ago and joined the Mikoko Pamoja project. The community-driven initiative seeks long-term incentives for mangrove restoration and protection through community engagement and participation.Though well-intentioned, Kassim says the project faced an uphill battle.
After a time, the marine biologist's gentle persistence began to chip away at some of the community's scepticism. He found allies alongside the younger generations of children, their fascination with the marine world mirroring his own, eventually drawing them into the conservation push. It was his stepfather, his weathered face etched with curiosity and concern. As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows on the mudflats, Kassim saw a flicker of understanding in his stepfather's eyes.As the Mikoko Pamoja project has continued to grow, Kassim has coordinated the logistics while the community has rallied together.
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