As in 2025, the training was coordinated by Dr Jasson John, senior lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam, with support from Edwin Kamugisha, program officer at Nature Tanzania. Further input was provided by: Emmanuel Mgimwa (Executive Director of Nature Tanzania), Aloyce Mkongewa, Edgar Apolinary , Swalehe Mweyo, Janeth Baraka, Akshita Rabdiya and Agness Mallya. Three of these resource persons are alumni from previous BiMO courses and all trainees and alumni are connected through a WhatsApp group. This facilitates mentoring and sharing of information and experiences.
One of the course participants, Nosim Ritte (front left of the photo looking into a microscope) gave this feedback on the course:
“I have learned from this training that BiMO is one of the great opportunities for both early-career and experienced professionals. It is a hub for learning and sharing ecological knowledge, exposure, skills, experience and networking. Can you imagine! I have been working on invertebrates for 4 years but never got an opportunity to work on montane stream macroinvertebrates! The BiMO training exposed me to a great experience, new knowledge and skills especially on sampling, assessing water quality and stream health using macroinvertebrates as bioindicators. One more interesting thing for me, was, interacting with the village natural resources committee of Mbomole village and members of Rafiki wa Mazingira Tanzania (RAMATA-Mbomole) to exchange on stream conservation – this opened my understanding about the power of lesson sharing. My sincere gratitude to Nature Tanzania, supporters and facilitators – thank you so much for running such and amazing and long-term training program.”
Two other participants, Clementine Mukanoheri and Bruno Assey, have written about their experience on the course. Read their peronal reflections under the 'Stories' tab on the main menu.