Dissertation (MA Natural Resources Management)This study is entitled as “The impact of REDD+ project on community livelihoods” which was conducted in Kondoa District, in two selected villages namely; Kolo and Mnenia. Data were collected using a questionnaire survey, Focus Group Discussion and Interviews. Eighty respondents and four key informants were involved in the study. Quantitative data were analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 16, and content analysis was used for qualitative information. The findings from this study revealed that, 95% of the respondents were aware of the REDD+ project in their villages, and they were involved in patrols, formulating village by laws and by attending meetings and seminars, that were linked to forest protection. It was further observed that, REDD+ project has contributed to the sum amount of between Tsh 14,429,022 and 12,000,000 Tsh from carbon sales, improved agricultural production and an access of non timber products in the study area. In addition, more income generation activities had been introduced to the villagers in improving their livelihoods. The challenges faced by the REDD+ project were identified as HADO experience, illegal wood harvest, insufficient of patrolling gears and REDD+ not well understood by many. The study concludes, that REDD+ is a viable option to climate change mitigation, adaptation initiatives and poverty reduction. Therefore, in order to make REDD+ effective, then more options of income generating activities such as eco-tourism, fish farming and poetry keeping, as a way of improving peoples livelihoods should be introduced in the study area. In addition community member‟s participation should be strengthened by an intensive consultation and education, not only in implementation but also in planning and designing strategies for REDD+ project.