Eastern Africa · Non-State Actors in Fisheries

Sustainable Fisheries for Eastern Africa

Connecting 15 countries, empowering coastal communities and small-scale fisherfolk across the Eastern Africa region.

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15
Countries
15+
Member Orgs
8
Years Active
50k+
Communities

Who We Are

A Regional Voice for Fisherfolk

EARFISH — the Eastern Africa Platform of Non-State Actors in Fisheries and Aquaculture — was established in 2017 within the framework of the African Union as a result of the Dar es Salaam small-scale fisheries and aquaculture stakeholders consultations.

We represent fifteen country organisations drawn from fisher and coastal communities, fish farmers, women fish traders and practitioners across Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

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2017
Year Established within AU framework
EAC
East African Community
LVFO
Lake Victoria Fisheries Org.
Part of AFRIFISH-NET
Continental voice for non-state actors across Africa

What We Do

Our Focus Areas

Food Security
Ensuring access to nutritious fish-sourced food for coastal and inland communities.
Poverty Alleviation
Improving livelihoods for small-scale fisherfolk through better access and rights.
Equity & Inclusion
Centering women, youth and marginalised groups in fisheries governance.
Community Resilience
Building adaptive capacity in the face of climate change and environmental shocks.
Marine Biodiversity
Advocating for ocean health, habitat protection and sustainable fishing practices.
Governance & Policy
Influencing regional and continental policy through coordinated non-state actor voice.
15
Member Countries
2017
Year Founded
5
Regional Platforms
100+
Stakeholder Orgs

Recent Work

Key Projects & Engagements

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Sustainable Aquaculture Active
Aquaculture
Sustainable Aquaculture Training

Training local fish farmers in eco-friendly practices and hatchery operations across Eastern Africa.

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Marine Tenure Ongoing
Advocacy
Marine Tenure & Fishers' Rights

Advocacy for customary access rights and tenure security for coastal fishing communities.

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Coastal Conservation Active
Conservation
Coastal Ecosystem Conservation

Restoration of nursery habitats and community stewardship of coastal marine resources.

Environment Learn more →

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