We Are TIMIRIS – Protect Today, Live Tomorrow

Timiris: Supporting communities across Mauritania.

Imagine a Mauritania where nature and people move forward hand in hand…
From the endless dunes of the Sahara to the Atlantic coast, from desert oases to wetlands rich in biodiversity, Mauritania is home to unique natural treasures.

These ecosystems are the habitat of migratory birds, sea turtles, dolphins, gazelles, and thousands of species that help maintain the balance of our planet. They are also the foundation of life for local communities who, for generations, have lived in harmony with their environment.

But today, these resources are under threat from climate change, overexploitation, and environmental degradation.

✨ This is where Timiris steps in.
Our mission is to protect and enhance Mauritania’s ecosystems while supporting communities on the path toward sustainable and inclusive development.

We work to preserve biodiversity, promote environmental education, and encourage economic practices that respect nature. From Nouakchott to Banc d’Arguin, from the Senegal River to the desert, we stand alongside communities to build a future where people and the environment thrive together.

🌱 A sustainable future for all of Mauritania!

Timiris: Our Areas of Action

Education and School Construction

Building and renovating schools in rural and coastal areas, while organizing educational workshops for children and youth to give them the tools for a sustainable future.

Biodiversity Protection Across Mauritania

Implementing programs to preserve wildlife and plant life throughout the country — migratory birds, marine species, desert fauna — while promoting balance between people and nature.

Support for Local Communities

Helping fishermen, herders, farmers, and their families adopt sustainable practices that improve their well-being and strengthen their economic resilience.

Reforestation and Ecosystem Restoration

Planting trees, restoring degraded areas, and protecting soils to bring life and freshness back to Mauritania’s desert, Sahelian, and coastal landscapes.

Development of Sustainable Ecotourism

Highlighting Mauritania’s natural and cultural heritage as a driver of local development, by encouraging responsible tourism that benefits communities without harming the environment.

Awareness and National Advocacy

Amplifying the voices of Mauritanian communities on both national and international levels, to promote environmental protection, education for all, and a shared sustainable future.

Join Us to Support a Sustainable Future

Support our cause for a healthier planet. Explore our initiatives and the ways we fight climate change and protect the environment. We are committed to the environment — so you don’t have to worry about it.

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Sustainable initiatives implemented

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Students trained on climate change

We are committed to the environment — so you don’t have to worry about it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Timiris?

Timiris is an organization working across Mauritania to protect the environment and improve community well-being. We believe that protecting nature also means protecting life, culture, and the future of generations to come.

How Do Communities Benefit?

Our initiatives aim to improve the quality of life of local people: building and renovating schools, training young people, helping fishermen, herders, and farmers adopt sustainable practices, and creating economic opportunities through ecotourism.

Why is Mauritania So Special?

Because it is home to an exceptional diversity of landscapes and natural treasures: from the desert to wetlands, from oases to the Atlantic coast. Migratory birds, Saharan wildlife, dolphins, and sea turtles make up a unique heritage where people and nature meet in a delicate balance.