Celebrating Collaboration | A proud moment for our Executive Director, Justice Rutenge, on his ministerial appointment to serve as a member of the National Committee tasked with coordinating the establishment of the NGOs Basket Fund (NBF). The committee was officially commissioned during the Annual NGO Forum in Dodoma by Minister Dr. Dorothy Gwajima, on behalf of the Vice President. Justice Rutenge is a strong advocate for sector sustainability and resilience building, championing partnerships that drive sustainable development. #ngoforum2025

Catalyzing Impact: Collaboration for People, Planet, and Prosperity 🗓 Thursday, 14 August 2025 🕑 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EAT 🎙 Moderators: Prudence Zoe Glorious (PZG) & Mpoki Thomson Panelists Zuweina Farah, External Affairs Director at @vodacomtanzaniafoundation will share insights on how technology-led collaborations can drive meaningful impact for people, planet, and prosperity. Justice Rutenge, Executive Director of @fcstz will explore strategies for fostering sustainability and inclusion in Tanzania’s development journey. Santina Majengo Benson, Executive Director of @ceorttz will offer powerful perspectives on building a sustainable and inclusive future. Crispin Magige Ryakitimbo, PhD will bring expert insights on impactful, purpose-driven collaboration. Discover how purpose-driven partnerships can fast-track positive change for People, Planet, and #Prosperity in Tanzania. 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4lqzeO7

FCS inawatakia heri katika kusherehekea siku kuu ya Saba Saba #happysabasabaday 😊

#TwendeButiama One Stage, One Cause event is just around the corner. Save the date: 6th July 2025 Location : Arusha Get your tickets : tiketika Organized by Vodacom Foundation Tanzania in collaboration with its partners, this impactful initiative event offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with and support communities across the country. The #TwendeButiama Cycling Tour is a national movement that brings together sport, sustainability, and social impact. It honours the legacy of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere while supporting key initiatives along the route including improving learning environments, delivering medical outreach services in rural areas, and restoring Mount Kilimanjaro’s ecosystem through tree planting efforts.

Anthony Mveyange, PhD says exploring the complexities of systems thinking improves program outcomes effectively 1️⃣ Recognizing feedback loops allows policymakers and citizens to anticipate unintended consequences and improve intervention design 2️⃣ Considering long-term effects of policies ensures sustainable outcomes and reduces risks associated with short-term decisions. 3️⃣ Navigating interdependencies among social, economic, and political factors is essential for effective policy-making and impactful interventions. #CSOWeek2025 #WikiYaAzaki2025

#HappeningNow #CSOWeek2025 #WikiYaAzaki2025 Funding model ya Sasa hivi inahitaji collaborations, collective efforts tuwe na sauti na lengo moja. @FeminaHip

System thing is meant to help; 1️⃣ Improve team collaboration 2️⃣ Develop adaptive strategies 3️⃣ Innovative Solutions #CSOWeek2025 #WikiYAzaki2025

In systems thinking, the Iceberg Model is a tool to encourage critical thinking, it helps us understand how underlying structures and mental models shape patterns of behavior. We must ask ourselves; What are our core beliefs about civil society? & Which beliefs or assumptions keep the current system in place. These mental models influence how structures are designed and how they function. If we want meaningful change, we must go beyond surface-level events and explore the beliefs that sustain the system itself. #CSOWeek2025

How do we collaborate? Do we collaborate & co create with voices of communities ? or is our projects driven by the voices of the elite? Involving diverse stakeholders in the systems thinking process boosts collective insights and strengthens collaborative problem-solving. #CSOWeek2025 #WikiYaAzaki2025

How many have read OECD DAC report ? Is it a trend that has been there for the past few years? Funding was already declining. How many organizations have endowment funds? How many of organizations have resources and reserves to operate for 1 year without donor support? Inabidi tuwe na mikakati ya baadae. Systems thinking allows organizations to plan for the future. Anthony Mveyange, PhD #CSOWeek2025