CONTENTS Our Mision and Mission [2]
Foreword [3]
TAI Highlights [4]
Usafi-Kwanza Projects [6]
Jali project [8]
Jahazi Project [10]
Darubini Leadership Programme [11]
TAI staff and volunteers [12]
TAI structure and accountability[14]
Organizational finances [15]
Get Involved [16]
Testimonials [17]
Collaborations [18]
TAI 2013-2014 in pictures [20]
OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
[2] TAI Annual Report 2014
A society where youth are active participants for
sustainable development in Tanzania
Our mission is to empower young people to be socially
responsible leaders through practical involvement, ca-
pacity building and policy advocacy in Tanzania.
OUR VALUES Collaboration
Innovation
Sustainability
Professionalism
FOREWORD
Dear stakeholders
I am grateful to share with you the annual report of this emerging organization. Looking back
at this first year of TAI’s operations I would like to say that we have reasons to celebrate the
success we have achieved in making children and youth empowered while at school.
In today’s world the youth group is facing many hardships and for some lack of
belongingness within the society. Youth in Tanzania constitute a big chunk of the population,
yet it remains the most subjugated and marginalized due to limited opportunities for quality
education and training, viable employment and health and social services.
The government is doing well in increasing the number of youth enrolled in school. The poor
quality of education has caused graduates to miss the necessary skills to create employment
opportunities or grab the available employment opportunities.
In TAI we plan to continue working with the youth who never have been nurtured and given
opportunities to develop into a productive generation. We keep our commitment in youth
empowerment while they are still at school and recent graduates in order to contribute in
reducing reduce the unemployment problems which are increasing every year.
Ian Tarimo
Executive Director
www.tai.or.tz [3]
TAI Highlights 2013-2014
[4] TAI Annual Report 2014
On 25th September 2014 TAI celebrated its one year
anniversary, TAI started its operations in 2013, after being
registered by the Tanzania Non-Governmental act of 2002.
From the 25th September 2013 up to now TAI has been
working with different local communities by focusing on
education and health of youth and children.
In the past 12 months TAI conducted six successful events
which reached more than 1500 youths and children. With a
total of three projects that TAI has been running for the
past year, we have been able to reach children and youth
and give knowledge , skills and some donation kits that
support health. TAI runs two health projects: firstly,
conducting training events for proper hygiene
(hand washing and tooth brushing) for children, and
secondly, reproductive health and menstrual hygiene. In
the area of education TAI ran one big career day event to
inspire and motivate young people.
Throughout the past year TAI has engaged over 100 young
people, we believe in leadership, hence we create a
space for youth to give their contribution of skills,
knowledge and time to make the change in our
communities. Youth who worked with TAI are students from
local and international higher learning institutions as well as
graduates. TAI this year initiated a leadership program
for recent graduates from high schools and higher learning
institutions to foster their leadership skills empowering them
to make change in our communities as well as being able
to compete in the job market.
Through our valuable collaborations, we worked with six
organizations in the last 12 months. We worked in
collaboration with different organizations that we share
the purpose of making a change in the community. These
organizations include Cambridge Development Initiatives
(CDI), Global Platform Tanzania, Grand malt Tanzania,
Jane Goodall’s Roots and Shoots, Kigamboni Community
Centre (KCC) and Motomoto Adventures Co.
TAI proper hygiene project, after tooth brushing
Health Children and Youth
Under this area
TAI implemented
the following projects
To keep the body
in good health is
a duty...
otherwise we
shall not be able to keep
our mind strong and clear.
- Buddha
Usafi kwanza
Project
Jali Project
Usafi Kwanza Project for proper hygiene for children
Every year about 2.2 million children
under the age of five die because of
diarrhea and pneumonia which are
mostly caused by improper hygiene.
Diseases and poor sanitation threaten
the health of younger Tanzanians and
can lead to death at younger age, poor
performance in education, low life
expectancy and eruption of
preventable diseases.
This project provides proper hygiene
knowledge and facilities to the children
hence changing personal hygiene habits
of the next generation.
OUR IMPACT
Usafi Kwanza Project, previously known as MiMi Project as well as MiMi project, is a series of
events which brings together children from different communities for the purpose of promoting
proper hygiene
Usafi kwanza project started in 2013 as one of the first projects after TAI was officially established.
The kick off event took place during the Global Hand Washing day on October 18th 2013 at
Anlex Primary School, located in Kijichi Dar es Salaam with more than 200 children.
Working in collaboration with other organizations
such as Kigamboni Community Centre (KCC),
Global Platform Tanzania and Jane Goodall
Roots and Shoots increased our reach and
impact to more children from Kinondoni and
Temeke Districts through three successful events.
On The International Day of an African Child
which were implemented in collaboration with
Jane Goodall Roots and Shoots [cont…]
[6] TAI Annual Report 2014
Proper Hygiene practices
Direct participants 1,490
Number of Schools 12
Youth engagement 98
In 2013 and 2014, TAI’s hygiene projects reached 1,490 children around primary schools in two
of the Dar es Salaam districts and created an impact to 12 schools. A number of 98 youth,
which included 62 locals and 36 internationals have been on board with the TAI team to cre-
Usafi Kwanza Project for proper hygiene for children
Seven (7) primary schools and more than 30 youth were involved which
led to an impact of 424 children's receiving proper hygiene practical
knowledge.
During the events, children were trained how to wash hands properly with
clean water and soap as well as proper tooth brushing practices,
facilitated by youth trainers. This will help to increase proper hygiene
behavior and lower the risk of preventable diseases for children.
From June 2014, with partnership with CDI—Cambridge Development
Initiative the project added a focus on engineering by building simple
sewage system and toilets in the informal settlement of Vingunguti Dar es
Salaam. A number of 20 toilets have been built up and connected to a
simple sewage system while 400 children's received practical hygiene
knowledge around Vingunguti area.
For the year 2013-2014, five events have been successfully carried out
at different primary schools and communities around Dar es Salaam,
impacting 1,498 children,
There were a number of
challenges faced during the
project implementation,
these includes lack of
resources such as buckets,
soups and tissues as well as
challenging bureaucratic
p r o c e d u r e s w h e n
approaching government
schools, and the limited
funds to support the project.
Therefore Usafi kwanza
project consists of proper
hygiene for children this
involves hand washing,
tooth brushing as well as
building toilets in informal
settlements. Toilet at Vingunguti settlement
www.tai.or.tz [7]
More on Usafi kwanza project
Jali project for sexual and reproductive health
Many girls in Tanzania are not attending
school during their menses due to lack of
menstrual hygiene products
Increasing the knowledge about the
menstruation and how to live comforta-
bly with it, offering affordable sanitary
pads and inspiring girls to reach their
dreams are some of the ways we have
empowered girls especially in rural
schools.
OUR IMPACT
In May 2014, the Jali project team organized a trip to
Bumbuli in Tanga region to conduct a feasibility study for
the project. The team collected information within the
area of menstrual hygiene from various stakeholders
such as nurses, pharmacies, teachers, and students.
From the information we collected we confirmed that
there is a need for the project in the Bumbuli schools.
The Jali project team distributed “Binti Boxes” to students
who participated in the focus discussions. A Binti Box
contains sanitary pads for two months of use, panties,
paper bags for disposal, soap and a flier with basic
information about Menstrual Hygiene.
The project way forward for the year 2015 is to conduct
workshops about Sexual Reproductive Health Right, , girls
motivation and distribution of “Binti Boxes” Bumbuli Secondary School [8] TAI Annual Report 2014
Girls empowerment
Direct participants 32
Number of Schools 1
Youth engagement 14
Jali Project has supported a total of 32 young girls. The TAI team conducted a research
in the areas of awareness, affordability and accessibility of sanitary pads to assess the
needs of the young girls in rural Tanzania. The research and project has been lead by
young women who are passionate about change for girls.
Youth Youth Youth Education is the
most powerful
weapon which
you can use to change
the world.”
- Nelson Mandela
empowermentempowermentempowerment
Jahazi Project
Under this area TAI implemented the following projects
Darubini Programme
Jahazi project for career and lifestyle While one-off events aiming to increase
career exposure are commonplace,
they often lead students to choose the
more glamorous over the more fulfilling
career. Most students focus on becom-
ing doctors, lawyers or engineers. This
desire is grounded in society’s expecta-
tions, not self-understanding. Exploring is
the missing link.
The Jahazi project is divided into two
stages: ‘Explore’ and ‘Inspire’. Through
reflection workshops students learned to
identify their individual strengths and pas-
sions, and to view both as signposts of
new career opportunities.
OUR IMPACT
Preliminary Workshops: 3 workshops, each lasting one hour, in the run-up to the event delivered
by different NGOs.
• VoiceGiving: empowerment- introducted the idea that students need to take ownership of their
life decisions. Motivation to gain skills for success. • Tanzania Youth For Change: knowing your op-
tions- Moving beyond the normal answers of doctor, lawyer and engineer to explore a diverse range
of career paths! • Tanzania Aspiration Initiatives: mapping your future- self-reflection on personal
strengths and realistic goals for the future.
The Careers Day: INSPIRATION.
Theme: A series of high-profile speakers kicked off the day with a panel discussion with the theme
“What does it take to be successful in Tanzania?”
Delivered by professionals with extensive experience, each of
these workshops aimed to inform students about the range of
opportunities available in the area. The professionals also of-
fered practical advice on how the students might get started
in their chosen career, and answered any questions the stu-
dents had.”
[10] TAI Annual Report 2014
Career and lifestyle development
Direct participants 418
Number of Schools 2
Youth engagement 42
The Jahazi Project brought together more than 400 students from two secondary
schools in Dar es Salaam. There were more than 40 young people involved in this pro-
ject, as volunteers, mentors, speakers as well as trainers.
www.tai.or.tz [11]
TAI Staff
Ian Tarimo Co-founder Ian has seven years of
experience in the non-profit
sector, he holds a bachelor
degree from the Institute of
Finance Management (IFM).
Currently Ian is a leader of TAI
and he is having a number of
initiatives which makes
change in the local communi-
ties in Tanzania
Gwamaka Mwabuka Co-founder
Gwamaka has six years of
experience in the non-profit
sector He earned a Bachelor’s
degree from the Institute of
Finance Management (IFM).
Currently Gwamaka is making
impact through TAI and
making initiatives that supports
social entrepreneurs.
Alphonce Haule Co-founder
Alphonce has six years of
experience in the nonprofit
sector, He has Bachelors
degree in Banking and
Finance from IFM . Currently
Alphonce is making social
change through TAI as well
as through his talent as a
photographer
Ines Fidelis Project Director
Ines worked for three years
in nonprofit sector. She
acquired a bachelors
degree in Sociology from
the St. Augustine University
of Tanzania. She is currently
making an impact to
children who live in different
local communities.
[12] TAI Annual Report 2014
TAI volunteers and supporters
[14] TAI Annual Report 2014
TAI Structure
and Accountability
TAI Structure
TAI is a project based organization which has a
total of three projects and one program, Each
project has a team and they report to the
Management team. The management team
works with the Executive director who
consolidates all the operational reports and links
them to the board of directors.
Projects Team Leaders
Each project has a team leader who manages
the project team in order for the team to reach
the project objectives. This person reports to the
coordinator of the initiative whereby there are
three coordinators for our initiatives.
Management Team
The Management team does the overall ad-
ministrative work as well as managing the pro-
jects. There are 4 managers and 6 coordinators.
The managers are responsible for the adminis-
trative work and they report directly to the Ex-
ecutive Director. The coordinators report to the
responsible manager.
Executive Director
The role of the executive director is to link the
management team and the board of directors.
His responsibility is to transfer the strategic plans
to the daily operations, to lead the manage-
ment team to meet the organizational goals
and to report to the board of directors. .
Advisory Board
The advisory board is comprised of individuals
who bring their experience, expert knowledge
or skills that can enhance the organization’s
work. The advisory board generally provides
recommendations and important information
but do not have any governing authority over
the organization. The organization’s directors
usually appoint members to an advisory board.
TAI needs the advisory board members to bring
additional needed expert insight into initiatives
and projects
Board of directors
The board of directors is crucial to TAI and is re-
sponsible for many specific tasks. The board’s
main task is to govern and oversee the opera-
tions of the organization through acting as fidu-
ciaries. In other words, the board is legally, fi-
nancially, and morally responsible for the organ-
ization. Each individual member of the board is
significant and holds many responsibilities that
help contribute to his/her work on the board as
a whole .
www.tai.or.tz [15]
SUPPORT AND REVENUE AMOUNT
Co-founders Donations 2,115,000.00
Administrative Support 120,000.00
In-kind support 3,754,000.00
Corporate sponsorship 470,000.00
Crowdfunding 1,255,000.00
TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE 7,714,000.00
EXPENSES
TAI Administrative expenses 825,500.00
Projects operational expenses 2,384,500.00
TOTAL EXPENSES 3,210,000.00
EXECESS (DEFICIENCY) 750,000.00
Net assets, beginning of the year 0
NET ASSETS END OF THE YEAR 230,000.00
FINANCIAL FIGURES
COMBINING STATEMENT OF ACTIVITY AND NET ASSETS FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPT 25, 2014. (TZS)
[16] TAI Annual Report 2014
Get Involved
JOIN TAI
VOLUNTEER
DONATE
TELL A FRIEND
FUNDRAISE
JOIN A BOARD
Anytime we describe to people what we do and what our goal is,
they always ask “How can I get involved?”
All opportunities are accessible in our website : www.tai.or.tz
LEADERSHIP
PROGRAM
www.tai.or.tz [17]
It has been a rewarding experience working with TAI as a volunteer, I worked for more than seven
months up to now I am a director, For me volunteering connected me with different people, took me
out of my premises and let me out to see what is really happening outside my own familiar world. In
other words this experience made me grow personally as well as professionally.
(Ines Fidelis, TAI local volunteer from Dar es Salaam)
I support TAI because I believe their work has a direct impact on Tanzanian communities.
Instead of giving me birthday presents, I asked my family and friends to donate to TAI's
'Wajali Project' so that the money can be used to empower marginalized girls who need it
more than me. It made me very happy that the fundraising goal was even surpassed by
over 60%." (Sonja, TAI supporter from Germany)
Volunteering for TAI is a great opportunity to make a positive impact. One of the things i especial-
ly like about TAI is that our capacity building allow the community members themselves to be
the drivers of change, thereby ensuring that the time our volunteers spend within the projects will
benefit the community in a sustainable manner.
(Maria, TAI International Volunteer from Denmark)
Being a Volunteer brings me a day-to-day responsibility instead of a burden, But something
I would love to do and to share with my friends, to actually do stuff that change someone’s
life.
(Eve, TAI online volunteer from USA)
TESTIMONIALS
Collaborations
There are a lot of social problems
in our communities and TAI have
a big vision which can not be
fulfilled alone and hence we
believe in collaborations
TAI relies on a broad and diverse
set of collaborative relationships
and partnerships in all parts of the
world to pursue its mission and im-
plement its programmes.
Voice Giving
[18] TAI Annual Report 2014
[20] TAI Annual Report 2014
TAI 2013-2014
Summary in pictures
TAI—Tanzania Aspiration Initiatives
P.O. Box 54631, Kinondoni,
Dar es Salaam
Mobile: +255 712 818 562
+255 716 691 000
www.tai.or.tz
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