Visiting Projects in Ngara

Some of project/consortium implementers/leaders and local leaders visiting a changing room at Keza primary school as one of the schools positively impacted by the project in Ngara district. EDFO is one of the three organizations implementing this project in alliance to curb child trafficking (from rural to towns)!

Empowering Leaders

One of the caregivers' groups from Goyagoya village (in Ngara district) with rescued 5 children from being trafficked. Standing speaking is a project manager from EDFO

Male Involvement in Parenting

Project leaders/implementers, Ward leaders (from Rulenge ward) and some community based facilitators (CBFs) during project evaluation in Ngara distric

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT AND FACILITATION ORGANIZATION (EDFO)

About EDFO

EDFO envisions a community with quality education and innovation for social and economic development

About us

Background

Established in 2001, Education Development and Facilitation Organization (EDFO) was initially registered as trust in (June) 2002 and then in (January) 2013 was re-registered as a company limited by guarantee with no. 97259. Due to some changes in respective laws, it is now registered as an NGO with no. 00NGO/R/0454 since 2019. EDFO‘s main role (among others) is to build the capacity of individuals, groups, communities and organizations. The initiative for its formation was spearheaded by four dedicated people who felt that it was desirable to form a learning collaborative alliance as a strategy to jointly respond effectively to global development challenges especially to marginalized groups/communities in the South. We seek to create a legacy of improved skills and economic opportunities at the individual, community, national, regional and global levels. All this time EDFO has managed, in collaboration with its partners to undertake projects/programs in different areas. EDFO is based in Mwanza, Tanzania.

Our Core Value

Partnership

All our activities aim to create a Win-Win situation that seeks mutual benefit. We believe there’s plenty for everyone, our solutions are mutually beneficial and satisfying. We are empathic but also confident; we are considerate and sensitive but also brave. We seek creative cooperation. We interact together genuinely, and are open to each other's influence.

Integrity

We are sticking with our true feelings, values, and commitments. We speak and act honestly. The resources at our disposal are not our own. We are open and factual in our dealings with donors, project communities, governments and the public at large. We demand of ourselves high standards of professional competence and financial accountability.

Excellence

We seek to reach beyond effectiveness toward fulfillment, contribution, and greatness.

Valuing people

We act in ways that respect dignity, uniqueness, and intrinsic worth of every person. We celebrate the richness of diversity in human personality, culture and contribution. We believe that the mental, emotional, and psychological dWifferences among people are what really drive synergy and innovation.

Pro-activity

Life isn't mere happenstance. Every moment offers a fresh choice, an opportunity to reshape outcomes positively. We own our lives, sidestepping blame on genetics, circumstances, or conditioning. We act proactively, embracing change and taking the reins. Our energy is channeled into the controllable, where we create, rather than passively adapt or wait.

Innovation

We are committed to embracing new ideas and approaches in our work, always seeking creative solutions to empower communities. By fostering an environment of continuous learning and adaptation, we ensure that our programs remain relevant, impactful, and forward-thinking in addressing the challenges our communities face

About EDFO

EDFO envisions a community with quality education and innovation for social and economic development

Background