Discover Our Community Development Partnerships and Success Stories
For nearly three decades, Art in Tanzania has been actively involved in community development throughout the country.
Our work is built on long-term partnerships with local institutions, international NGOs, and community leaders, focusing on sustainable, community-led impact.
Our Humanitarian work was recognized by the Tanzanian Government’s Prime Minister’s Office in 2026.
Again, we received the Excellence Award for Community Development, International Volunteering & Sustainable Excellence in 2026.
Education Sector Partnerships
Education is at the core of our development efforts. We work with schools across Tanzania to improve access to quality education and create long-term learning opportunities.
Our education initiatives include:
- Teacher support and classroom assistance
- School renovation and infrastructure development
- Construction of new classrooms and learning spaces
- Adult education and vocational training programs
- Introduction of new educational initiatives
In Karatu, within Maasai communities, we have supported the development of a school for Maasai children, improving access to education in underserved rural areas.
Today, our partner network includes more than 30 schools, reaching over 60,000 students across different regions of Tanzania.
Environmental Sector Partnerships
Environmental sustainability is an important part of our mission. Our work focuses on:
- Community environmental awareness programs
- Sustainable resource management
- Waste reduction and recycling initiatives
- Climate change education and local adaptation projects
- Support for community-led conservation efforts
We aim to strengthen local capacity to protect natural resources while improving long-term environmental resilience.
Social & Human Rights Programs
We are actively engaged in social development and human rights initiatives, working alongside local partners to address key societal challenges. Focus areas include:
- Child protection and prevention of child marriage
- Human rights education and advocacy
- Gender equality initiatives
- Community awareness programs
- Anti-corruption awareness and transparency initiatives
These programs are designed to empower communities through education, dialogue, and long-term structural change.
Research & Development Work
In addition to hands-on community programs, we are involved in ongoing research initiatives that support evidence-based development work across sectors.
International Grant & Partnership Projects
Over the years, we have implemented several funded initiatives in collaboration with international partners, including:
- US Ambassador’s Special Grant Program (2014): Renovation of a primary school
- Finnish Embassy Grants (2013): Cultural and educational exchange programs, including the “Sanaa Sana to the World” project and performances in Finland
Present Partner Programs
DINGONET
DINGONET (Disaster NGO Network) is a national and international coordination platform in Tanzania that unites non-governmental organisations working in disaster risk reduction, humanitarian assistance, and emergency response.
Operating in close cooperation with government agencies, DINGONET works to ensure a streamlined, coordinated response to crises — bringing together the expertise, resources, and reach of its member organisations so that communities affected by disaster receive faster, more effective support. By connecting NGOs across Tanzania and internationally, the network strengthens preparedness, shares knowledge and best practice, and helps its members respond together rather than in isolation when disaster strikes.
Present Partner Programs
RAPID
RAPID-Tanzania is an NGO headquartered in Dar es Salaam, working closely with NGOs, women’s groups, and government departments on disaster risk reduction and humanitarian action. Since 2021, RAPID-Tanzania has implemented fire emergency preparedness programs in schools, facilitated the 2023 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction and the 2023–2026 World Humanitarian Day, and taken part in assessment and response efforts for the Hanang district landslide (Manyara), floods in Dar es Salaam, Rufiji, and Kibiti (Coast region), an Ebola awareness campaign in Kagera, and DRR training in Dar es Salaam primary schools. A new women-led sustainable energy project in Dar es Salaam is now underway.
Present Programs
GERF
In Tanzania, GERF most commonly refers to the Global Ecology Restoration Foundation, a registered NGO based in Dar es Salaam. GERF focuses on ecosystem conservation, community environmental stewardship, and natural resource management across the country. Learn more at gerf.or.tz
Building Long-Term Impact Together
Through decades of consistent collaboration, our goal has remained the same: to support communities in becoming more self-sufficient, resilient, and empowered through education, sustainability, and social development.
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