Coastal Community Development

Overview

With over 38% of Africa’s population living within 100 kilometers of the coast, our marine and freshwater ecosystems are more than just resources—they are lifelines.

Today, these waters employ nearly 50 million people, including 13.5 million small-scale fishers and aquaculture farmers who serve as the critical backbone of continental food security.For the 400 million people who rely on fish as a primary protein source, subsistence fishers are the true architects of a resilient Blue Economy.

We recognize that systemic change starts at the shoreline; by providing accessible technology and tailored support to these vital communities, we ensure that Africa’s blue growth is both sustainable and inclusive.

CCD-OVERVIEW

Our Three Key Pillars of Hands-on Support

Capacity Building

Delivering tailored training and knowledge-sharing, co-designed with community members, focusing on entrepreneurship, sustainable harvesting, digital literacy, and climate adaptation.

Coaching & Mentoring

Providing hands-on, personalized support to entrepreneurs, cooperatives, and micro-enterprises through structured programs, business diagnostics, and ongoing advisory for market readiness.

Resource Funding Facilitation

Helping enterprises access the resources they need by assisting with grant applications, tailoring resource funds for equipment, and developing feasibility assessments and fundraising strategies.

Co-Designing for an Inclusive Blue Economy

At OceanHub Africa, we recognize that community-led enterprises are not just beneficiaries—they are the backbone of our food systems and visionary entrepreneurs in their own right. Our Coastal Community Development programs are built on a foundation of co-design to foster inclusive, regenerative growth within these vital coastal ecosystems.

We believe that systemic change is only possible when interventions are collaboratively developed with local enterprises and stakeholders. This participatory approach ensures our support is responsive, relevant, and rooted in the local context, leading to an effective and lasting impact.

Our Approach

Our Seascapes

By investing in grassroots innovation and community-led solutions, 
we’re building a Blue Economy that works for everyone.

RUMAKI

Rumaki, Tanzania

Antsiranana, Madagascar

Antsiranana, Madagascar

Community members seated in a circle for an outdoor training session in Mozambique, with a facilitator at a whiteboard beside ReSea and OceanHub Africa banners in Portuguese

Inhambane, Mozambique

METUGE

Metuge, Mozambique

TANGA PEMBA

Tanga-Pemba, Tanzania

Success Stories

Explore how our tailored support, global connections, and strategic investments translate into tangible impact for the ocean and the people who depend on it. 

These stories celebrate the pioneers proving that a sustainable Blue Economy is already in motion.

Floriana Moderating

Floriana & Rumaki

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Women, the bedrock of the Blue Economy

Chambuko Amkeni

Chambuko Amkeni

Local Woman holding sea cucumbers - sea cucumber farming in Tanzania

Mapape Cooperative

Our Partners

No Single Organisation Can Transform an Ocean Alone.