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Who We Are

At Uwezo Tanzania, we transform education and empower communities. Our mission is to ensure every child in Tanzania has access to quality learning opportunities.

Through evidence-based programs and strong partnerships, we address gaps in literacy, numeracy, and foundational skills, creating sustainable change and brighter futures. Together, we are building a society where every child can reach their full potential.

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Our Focus Areas

Discover how we improve education and communities through impactful programs driving lasting change across Tanzania.

Assessment and Research

Citizen-led assessments and internationally recognized research that inform policy, community action, and evidence-based education reforms.

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Education Interventions

Foundational literacy and numeracy through Jifunze, ALiVE life skills, and data-driven advocacy for inclusive learning outcomes.

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Community Engagement

Uwezo na Jamii strengthens community ownership of children's learning through school feeding, life skills, and psychosocial support.

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Advocacy and Policy Influence

Advocacy campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and research publications that shape systemic reforms across Tanzania.

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Institution Capacity Building

Technical support for 360+ CSOs and government agencies to scale effective, evidence-based education programs.

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The Difference We Make

  • At Uwezo Tanzania, we have directly impacted 39.7 million lives across 26 regions.
  • Our Jifunze pedagogy has helped over 143,000 children acquire foundational literacy and numeracy skills within 30โ€“60 days.
  • Through the Citizen-Led Learning Model, we have trained 65,000+ volunteers empowering communities.
  • We shaped national policy through the 3Rs Curriculum (2015) and National Parent Empowerment Guidelines (2022).
  • Partnering with 360+ CSOs and government agencies to scale sustainable education programs.
  • Over 93,702 children improved learning outcomes through community and school libraries.
39.7M
Lives positively impacted
65,000+
Volunteers trained to drive change
Uwezo strategic work

Our Strategic Pillars

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Evidence

Assess gaps, monitor progress, and inform solutions through citizen-led research.

02

Interventions

Deliver proven programs that improve foundational learning and life skills at scale.

03

Engagement

Mobilize communities, parents, and volunteers to sustain education reforms.

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Institutional Capacity

Strengthen partners to deliver high-quality, evidence-based education programs.

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Partners & Supporters

Working together with leading institutions, networks, and funders to improve learning outcomes for every child in Tanzania.

Our Strategic Partners

Zizi
Open University of Tanzania
University of Dar es Salaam
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Our Networks

RELI
TEN/MET
TECDEN
PAL Network
Government of Tanzania

Our Donors

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ALiVE
Sida
Echidna Giving
FCDO
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