Assessment and Research
Citizen-led assessments and internationally recognized research that inform policy, community action, and evidence-based education reforms.
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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.
Kikombe Cha Ndoto
Kikombe cha Ndoto is Uwezo Tanzania’s community-driven, systems streghtening school feeding and education programme. The programme was created around a simple belief: Children cannot fully learn and thrive when hunger stands between them and the classroom. Kikombe cha Ndoto works to strengthen school feeding as part of the education system by bringing together children, families, communities, schools, government, civil society, businesses and development partners to develop and sustain locally owned solutions. Rather than treating school feeding as a short-term response, KCN focuses on buildin...
Learn moreOur Focus Areas
Discover how we improve education and communities through impactful programs driving lasting change across Tanzania.
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.
Learn more →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 30–60 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
Success Stories
Life skills, Building Thinkers, Not Just Test Takers
For years, Teacher Jackson Mkumbo faced a challenge that many mathematics teachers know all too well. As a mathematics teacher for St...
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From the Back of the Classroom to the Front of Her Dreams
For years, thirteen-year-old Rebecca lived in the shadow of fear. As a student, she rarely raised her hand in class. Instead, she wou...
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Life Skills as a Catalyst for Norm Change and Family Transformation
For many years, Nazareti's marriage was shaped by deeply rooted cultural traditions that had beenpassed down through generations with...
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Our Strategic Pillars
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Evidence
Assess gaps, monitor progress, and inform solutions through citizen-led research.
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Interventions
Deliver proven programs that improve foundational learning and life skills at scale.
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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.
Our Blog
Life skills, Building Thinkers, Not Just Test Takers
For years, Teacher Jackson Mkumbo faced a challenge that many mathematics teachers know all too well. A...
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From the Back of the Classroom to the Front of Her Dreams
For years, thirteen-year-old Rebecca lived in the shadow of fear. As a student, she rarely raised her h...
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Life Skills as a Catalyst for Norm Change and Family Transformation
For many years, Nazareti's marriage was shaped by deeply rooted cultural traditions that had beenpassed...
Read more →Partners & Supporters
Working together with leading institutions, networks, and funders to improve learning outcomes for every child in Tanzania.
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