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Inclusive Education, Youth Empowerment & Sustainable Livelihoods

Empowering Communities through Education & Youth Potential

The Organization for Community Development (OCODE) is a Tanzanian national grassroots non-governmental organization committed to advancing quality inclusive education that embraces 21st century competences, youth empowerment, and sustainable livelihoods. Founded in 1999 and officially registered in 2003, OCODE works in close partnership with communities, local government authorities, and like-minded development partners to strengthen national systems and expand opportunities for vulnerable children, youth, and communities.

OCODE’s work began in Dar es Salaam and has expanded to the Pwani Region, with headways which stretch nationally through policy advocacy interventions. Through community-driven initiatives, education & livelihood programs, and national policy interventions, OCODE continues to support communities to build resilience, dignity, and education system shift for sustainable development.

OUR VALUES
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Dignity

Upholding respect for all through inclusion, non-discrimination, and gender equity/equality.

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Integrity

Demonstrating honesty, responsibility, accountability, and transparency in all actions

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Meaning Participation

Ensuring that those affected by a challenge are actively involved in shaping its solution.

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Justice Reflection & Learning

Promoting fairness while fostering reflection and continuous learning

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Adaptability and Innovation

Responding to change with creativity and forward-thinking solutions

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Impact and Evidence

Measuring results and making decisions based on reliable data

VISION

An empowered community, with access to quality inclusive education & sustainable economic development

Mission

To empower grassroots communities to quality inclusive education, and enable individuals to seize economic opportunities, fostering sustainable community growth and transformation.

OUR VALUES
OUR TEAM
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Joseph Jackson
Executive Director
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Jafari Mnzava
Human Resource & Administration Officer
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Kristina Lugangila
Technical Advisor
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Rahel Mumbwe
Accountant
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Digna Mushi
Head of Programs
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John Ndaro
MERL Specialist
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Esbony Bambaza
Head of Finance & Admin Unit
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Nahodha Laizer
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Noreen Tarimo
Community Livelihood Manager
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Billson Humphrey
Communication Officer
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Tunu Sanga
Education Program Manager
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Agnes Mmari
Teacher Capacity Development Program Officer
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Martha Chiduo
Resource Mobilization & Communication Manager
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Elizabeth Francis
Po - Youth Empowerment
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