History

Organization for Community Development (OCODE) is a grassroots national non-governmental organization in Tanzania that works to improve the lives of less privileged Tanzanians. It was established in 1999 by a group of 15 Tanzanians and registered in 2003 under the Society Ordinance Act of 1954 before it complied with the Tanzania NGO Act of 2002 in 2011. OCODE focuses on supporting and facilitating communities to realize quality basic education for Pre-Primary and lower primary children, improved community livelihood, and youth empowerment.

Since 2003 OCODE has been implementing a Community Based Education Intervention Program under the partnership of Stromme Foundation to date, after that other partners were engaged to support the education program such as Firelight Foundation (since 2013 up to date) and WeWorld (from 2012 to 2018).

Under the partnership with Stromme Foundation East Africa (SFEA), OCODE is implementing Education and Community livelihood programs in Ubungo Municipality in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, beginning 2019 to 2023.

The names of the founding members are Mr. Thomas Langtot (chairperson), Dr. Kristina Lugangira (secretary), Mr. John Kangimba (Treasurer) Mrs. Proscovia Mjumba, Ms. Jesca Kilua, Mr. Robert Mtajwa, Mrs. Mary Mfinanga, Mr. Meshack Kibangayuka, Ms. Ruth Hamisi, Mr. Leodguard Rumanyika, Ms. Anna Jovin, Mrs. Judith John, Mrs. Pude Abdallah, Mrs. Flora Rutabanzibwa, and Mr. Eavius Kalemela.

 

OUR VISION

A caring and valued community with improved quality of life for all Tanzanian.

OUR MISSION

To build capacities of grassroots communities and facilitate people’s development to their full potential, make informed decisions and transform for development with a focus on serving the less privileged.

OUR VALUES

  • Honesty
  • Trust
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Integrity

 

Our Amazing Team of Staff

Joseph Jackson

Director of Programs

Digna Mushi

Education Program Manager

Osward Mwakalukwa

Finance and Administration Manager

Martha Chiduo

Communication and Resource Mobilization Officer

Tunu Sanga

Education Projects Officer

Nahodha Laizer

CMSG Field Officer

Elizabeth Francis

Bonga Field Supervisor

Noreen Tarimo

Bonga Forum F.Supervisor

Jeremiah Mbena

Sports Project Officer

Lightness Assenga

Accountant

 
Mohamed Abdu

Photographer