Tanzania Social Action Fund and the World Bank start mainstreaming climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction

'Climate related disasters are numerous, dangerous and costly. Social protection plays a critical role in buffering the negative impact caused by climate change,' said Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) Chief Executive Officer Mr Mwarnanga...

With the aid of the World Bank, TASAF's programme is helping the most vulnerable children and poor elderly. Chronically poor people are highly affected by climate related disasters such as floods or drought.