For Masaki Godlove, Senior Officer – Community Investment, the cage fishing project represents more than fish production. It serves as a proof of concept for how livelihood programmes can build income, skills, discipline, and long-term resilience in mining host communities.
“Cage fishing has shown us that when communities are given the right support, they can turn local resources into lasting opportunity,” says Masaki.
At a time when sustainable livelihood projects are gaining momentum, Masaki has helped advance a model that uses Geita’s natural environment, technical support, and strong fish market demand to create opportunity beyond gold mining.
He believes the project’s true success lies not only in the harvest, but also in the beneficiaries’ commitment, discipline, technical learning, and contribution to their own future.
“The real impact is seeing people build confidence, skills, and ownership,” he adds.
Learn more HERE about how the cage fishing project is creating sustainable livelihoods and strengthening community resilience in Geita.
