Alajara Lengere Mollel

About Me
A dedicated forestry professional and social advocate with over a decade of experience in environmental conservation and community development. As a member of the Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS), Alajara combines technical expertise in sustainable forest management with a deep rooted passion for social justice.
He is the founder of Maasai Girls Education Emancipation (MGEE), where he works to dismantle barriers to education for girls in Maasai communities.
Core Expertise
Forest Management: Patrols, reforestation, and enforcement of forest laws
Community Outreach: Educating local populations on environmental conservation and gender equality
Advocacy: Leading initiatives against early marriage and promoting girls' rights
Leadership: Strategic program development and stakeholder engagement

Professional Experience

i). Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS). Forestry Officer 2015 – Present

  • Conducting forest patrols to ensure the protection of natural resources.
  • Leading reforestation efforts to restore degraded landscapes.
  • Implementing community education programs that link conservation with social progress.
  • Enforcing forest laws and regulations to ensure sustainable land use
  • Primary Education – Alailelai Primary School (2007)

ii). Maasai Girls Education Emancipation (MGEE)- Founder & Active Member

  • Working with schools and stakeholders to increase access to education for Maasai girls.
  • Raising awareness regarding the impact of early marriage and resource scarcity.
  • Developing safe, supportive environments for girls to excel academically and socially.

Education

  • Bachelor of Tourism Management (Ongoing - 2nd Year) – Open University of Tanzania (OUT)
  • Diploma in Forestry Forestry Training Institute (FTI) Olmotonyi (2022)
  • Certificate in Forestry - FTI Olmotonyi (2015)
  • Certificate of Secondary Education Digogigo Secondary School (2011)
  • Primary Education – Alailelai Primary School (2007)

Language

  • Maasai (Maa)-Fluent, Swahili (Fluent), English (fluent)