Partnerships

DOT Tanzania’s partnerships are the key to delivering sustainable social impact.

We collaborate with a broad network of partners across civil society, the private sector, and government to give young people what they need to transform their communities and create opportunities. Together, we are supporting young people to lead a movement of lasting change.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

DOT is currently implementing the Going Beyond Project – Partnering for a Youth-Led Future in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation to support youth-centric organizations to deliver high-quality digital livelihoods programming.

Mastercard Foundation

Sheria Kiganjani

Sheria Kiganjani is a youth-led organization in Tanzania, dedicated to promoting legal access among low-income earners, particularly youth and women, through digital means. Their mission revolves around facilitating access to legal services using technology, connecting individuals to lawyers. As Tanzania's first legal digital platform, Sheria Kiganjani aims to bridge the justice gap by remotely linking citizens with legal services and information. The platform strives to ensure that all Tanzanians have access to their rights, regardless of their knowledge of the country's laws. Specifically targeting low- and middle-income earners who may struggle to afford legal services, Sheria Kiganjani enables users to engage with qualified lawyers via chat and phone 24/7, as well as access informative legal content through the internet and mobile phones.

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Her Initiative

Her Initiative is a dynamic, women-led non profit organization dedicated to challenging and breaking the cycle of poverty among young women. By harnessing the power of technology, Her Initiative seeks to reshape societal norms that hinder the progress of girls, fostering financial resilience and empowerment among adolescent girls and young women in Tanzania. Through innovative approaches that integrate economic empowerment with technology, Her Initiative is at the forefront of creating meaningful change and promoting the value and potential of girls in society.

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Hakizetu

Hakizetu, meaning "Our Rights," in Swahili, is dedicated to championing human and economic rights while prioritizing the needs of vulnerable women and girls who are survivors of violence in Tanzania. Their mission revolves around two fundamental pillars: promoting livelihood development and advocating for sexual reproductive health rights. Hakizetu is committed to empowering young women and youth, offering vocational training, business incubation, and entrepreneurship programs aimed at fostering economic independence for women and girls.

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Songambele

Songambele, derived from the Swahili phrase "To move on," is an organization dedicated to advocating awareness and social inclusion for women and girls with disabilities. Operating in Tanzania, their mission is to promote and encourage good health, education, wellbeing, and social integration for women, girls, and children facing disabilities. Through their initiatives, they strive to create a more inclusive society where individuals with disabilities are empowered to thrive and contribute positively to their communities.

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Funding partners