About UsTanzania Bora Initiative are collaborative efforts of Tanzanian individuals who share common objectives
of development in social, political and economic aspects. The initiative is inspired and driven by the zeal
of seeing an engaged, accountable, and responsible society, where every citizen has responsibility and a
role to play in bringing about sustainable development, as well as emphasizing accountability by leaders
at all levels. The term "Bora" is a Kiswahili word for "Better" Hence, it is from this premise that the
Initiative envisages to contribute towards building a peaceful and democratic Society which embrace
and uphold principles of democracy, accountability, transparency, human rights, participation and
equality of all people in all forms. Tanzania Bora Initiative strives to see a better Tanzania with better
Governance and Leadership, better and meaningful Civic participation, better Social Services, better
economy and better wellbeing of the Citizens.
Our vision To see a peaceful, responsible, accountable and transparent society in which citizens are informed of their civic rights and actively engaged in social, political and economic development.
Our mission To promote a democratic culture in Tanzania, by encouraging good governance practices among the leaders and Citizen, Youth and Women in particular, via media and arts.
Our Values
Beam with SuperbnessWe aim to deliver the highest quality of skills and competences, products and services; via creativity and innovation we seek to endlessly grow
Inspire leadershipWe lead by example through action and results; we are full responsibile in building a generation of young leaders
Demonstrate IntegrityConsistency and transparency sits right at the centre of our decisions and actions. We conduct ourselves in professional and ethical manner. We fulfil our commitments and conduct ourselves in a way that is true to our vision
Encourage innovationWe work in dynamic and friendly environments; we aspire to inspire active and enthusiastic participation of our members and partners
Respect for Diversity We seek to learn from the different ways of life and opinions represented; we respect and actively encourage the contribution of every individual.
State of the artWe support art interventions, we influence incorporation of education and entartainement to make our work both artisitic and educative, we embrace creativity and encourage fun.
What we doThrough Media and Arts, Tanzania Bora Initiative engages the Tanzania community, specifically youth, in providing civic educational programs and projects based on effective leadership, democracy and accountability, good governance, Human rights and development issues. We do so to inspire and support community initiatives toward attainment of sustainable development through awareness rising and capacity building , and we do so through policy discussion, Media, trainings, dialogues, seminars and workshops.
Our Projects
Mrembo Prog
Mrembo program aims at strengthen and amplify young adolescents girls and adults’ voices by empowering them to be advocates of their own rights and be able to claim their rights from duty bearers and community at large. The program is implemented through mainstream media programs: Mrembo TV Show, and Mrembo Radio Show, print media (Mrembo magazine) Arts interventions (Drama Series), Outreaches events and Capacity building sessions, and Peer to Peer helpline. We program feature both women and men who are at the front role to support gender equality.
This program involves Tanzanians via a multimedia campaign platform for citizens to engage and understand the ongoing constitution processes, proposed constitution draft and entire referendum process before voting and also how to engage after voting too. This program aims to help the citizens to familiarize with their constitution by offering daily reading plan, browsable chapters and bookmarking favourite articles of the constitution.
‘SHE codes for change’ program aims at improve the life of the girl child by educating, inspiring and equipping high school girls between the age of 12 - 19 with the skills and tools for innovation and social change also provide resources for them to pursue opportunities in science – especially computing fields. We do so through great learning experience and pairing them with mentors and role models, and then showing them examples of what it means to work in tech, also expose them via volunteering and visit to various technological and innovative offices and business for students to understand the importance of understanding and learning technology related studies.
Tanzania Bora Initiative works with Artists by engaging them in creating music, dramas, poetry etc. that influences positive change needed in our community. Since arts can significantly influence the degree to which people feel empowered to participate in community development, Arts for Change program steps in to facilitate this process. We work with our partner company LoveArts Ltd to deliver various forms of Art with messages that inspires positive change for our community.
Serikali Yangu/My Gov is citizen-centric program that aims to empower young Tanzanians especially in the rural constituencies to tackle unemployment challenge. Through entrepreneurship and business capacity building sessions, the program help young Tanzanians to establish SACCOS groups that will solicit funds and use them as capital to start small businesses for themselves. SerikaliYangu/MyGov also helps young Tanzanians to connect with the government through constituencies’ young Members of Parliament (MPs), villages and wards officers.
#Uchaguzi2015 presents a unique and fresh opportunity to re-engage Tanzanian youth on political matters to the extent that it is undoubtedly one of the very few electoral civic education programs that is aimed at the youth on a nationwide basis and influence them to play a greater role in building Tanzania than they have traditionally.
