About Save the Children Tanzania

Working alongside the Government of Tanzania since 1986

A global leader in development and humanitarian programming, and the preeminent voice for children with governments, civil society and the private sector for over a century.

How it started

From a single maternal health clinic to a nationwide system

Save the Children has been working in collaboration with the Government of Tanzania to advance the rights of children since 1986. The first programme opened in Zanzibar, focused on maternal, newborn and child health.

Today, we implement programmes in 15 regions of Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar. Save the Children Tanzania operates in both development and humanitarian contexts, with a presence in the Nyarugusu and Nduta refugee camps in Kigoma Region.

Our approach

System strengthening, not stand-alone projects

We support children through health and nutrition, child protection, education, child poverty, and child rights governance programming.

We use a system-strengthening approach — partnering with the Government of Tanzania, civil society organisations, the private sector, academia and research institutions, and international organisations, so gains outlast any single project.

Our Team

Meet the people behind every child-focused programme

From frontline educators to data and logistics specialists, our staff bring local knowledge, courage and care to every community we serve.

William F.

Programme Officer

william helps families access health and education support with patience, local insight and a deep commitment to every child.

Anwari K.

Child Protection Specialist

Anwar works with communities to build safer pathways for children, especially when emergencies disrupt everyday life.

Wemael D.

Community Mobiliser

Wemael turns local conversations into practical action, making sure parents and leaders are part of the change.

Twaha H.

Operations Lead

Twaha keeps programmes moving with careful planning so support reaches children quickly and reliably.

Jabir s .

Education Partner

Jabir believes every child deserves a welcoming classroom, steady encouragement and the chance to learn with dignity.

Guiding Principles

Our Core Values

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Partnership

We deliver through government systems and local partners so progress is owned locally, not imported.

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Inclusion

Every child — regardless of gender, ability, or refugee status — has an equal claim to protection and opportunity.

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Sustainability

We strengthen systems that outlast any single project, from health facilities to child protection referral pathways.

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Accountability

We use evidence — including national reports like Disrupting Harm — to target resources where risk is highest.

Where we work

Areas of Operation

Programmes currently run across 15 regions of Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar, plus the Nyarugusu and Nduta refugee camps in Kigoma Region.

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