Tanzania

WeWorld has been working in Tanzania since 2010, in the regions of Dar es Salaam, Njombe, Tanga, Mtwara, Pemba and Unguja. Our work focuses on education, health and sanitation, protection, advocacy for the rights of children, girls and women, environmental protection, climate resilience and community participation. 

The United Republic of Tanzania is located in East Africa and has a population of around 71 million people. The country has made significant progress in maintaining political stability, with peaceful transfers of power and regular democratic elections. Despite the civil unrest that followed the 2025 presidential elections, Tanzania remains broadly peaceful. However, poverty and limited access to essential services continue to affect large sections of the population, with almost 30% of Tanzanians living below the poverty line. Access to basic services, including healthcare, education, clean water and reliable energy, also remains limited. 

Corruption in both the public and private sectors, ongoing human rights concerns and restrictions on freedom of expression continue to weaken governance systems and limit people’s ability to participate fully in public life. 

The education system continues to face high dropout rates, while rapid urbanisation and population growth are placing increasing pressure on essential services and natural resources. Climate-related risks, including floods, droughts and soil degradation, further exacerbate these challenges, particularly for rural and coastal communities. At the same time, youth unemployment and persistent gender inequalities remain significant barriers to building a more inclusive and equitable society.

In Tanzania, we implement development and humanitarian programmes across the regions of Kigoma, Tanga, Mbeya, Njombe, Mtwara, Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam. We combine humanitarian assistance with long-term development programmes to promote the rights and wellbeing of children, women and other people facing vulnerability, addressing poverty and inequality through participatory, locally led approaches that integrate gender equality, child protection, environmental sustainability and conflict sensitivity.

Education is at the heart of our work. We support the improvement of kindergartens and primary schools, while also working to protect children and adolescents from sexual violence, abuse, and neglect through psychological, legal and medical support. Our community-based approach strengthens local capacity and ownership, working closely with local NGOs and government institutions, and aligning our programmes with national priorities in education, health, nutrition, and climate resilience. 

Our education and community development programmes combine infrastructure improvements, pedagogical support, and community engagement to help the most vulnerable children stay in school. This includes children at risk of dropping out, children with disabilities, and girls facing structural barriers to education. Through our work, we have reached more than 630,000 people, including children, teachers, parents, and local authorities. 

We also work with young people, particularly young women, supporting them as peacebuilders and agents of change in Tanga and Mtwara. Through dialogue, media, and the arts, we create opportunities for young people to participate in their communities, strengthen social cohesion, and contribute to cross-border cooperation.

Since 2023, on Pemba Island, we have been working to strengthen urban climate resilience by addressing climate-related risks, waste management, and access to basic services. Our work combines WASH interventions, environmental protection, green economy opportunities and support for local governance. We place a particular focus on schools, improving WASH facilities and green spaces to create healthier and more inclusive learning environments, particularly for girls. 

Across all our programmes, we work with communities to strengthen local ownership and capacity, ensuring that people are not only beneficiaries of our interventions but active participants in shaping solutions for a more equitable, resilient and sustainable future.