What We Do

Formal requirements (according to the National Council of NGOs – NACONGO)

Governance

In carrying out our mission we are guided by our statutes, internal documents and operating standards

We have a duty to respect the law governing our operations, respect the culture and traditions of the people and the communities in which we operate unless the same are contrary to any written law

We ensure democratic governance of the organization, hold the governing bodies and employees of the organization responsible and react to their misconduct

Autonomy

We are independent in setting our goals, decisions and activities and refrain from being controlled by political parties, public institutions or companies, resulting in losing our independence, autonomy and ability to act for the public benefit

Accountability

We are not inclined to any political party and we do not seek political power or campaign for any political party

We are responsible and accountable to the people without compromising core values, visions, missions and objectives

We honor all lawful written contracts and oral agreements

We are accountable for our activities and are responsible to the founders, members, stakeholders, supporters, donors and the general public

Information regarding the mission, membership, activities and funding of our organization are public and understandable, our activities transparent

We communicate in an open and direct manner with all parties concerned

We use natural, human and intellectual resources, as well as material and financial assets with sustainability and prudence, considering the needs of both present and future generations

We do not use or advocate the use of violence to express our opinions, achieve our goals or gain the attention of the public

Financial Transparency and Accountability

We use the funds and the resources efficiently and in accordance with designated purposes

We use only justified and transparent budgets and avoid duplication in funding

We disclose a report of our activities and finances at least once a year and make it available to the public, Council, Board and other stakeholders

We exercise zero tolerance on corruption and other forms of substantial misuse of funds and take effective actions to hold persons or institutions responsible accountable

HR Management

We have clear policies to avoid conflict of interest, nepotism favoritism corruption and that ensure an environment where mutual respect and human dignity is fostered, promoted and enforced

We have clear, well defined, written human resources and administrative policies and procedures that are consistent to the laws of Tanzania are developed and adhered to

Informal requirements

We aim the facilitation of growing awareness and consciousness such that people are able to take control of their own lives and circumstances, and exert responsibility and purpose with respect to their future

As an empowering and transformative organization we build the power of others rather than our own

We have confidence and clarity about our essential contribution

We express and represent a diversity of interests and needs of people. We engage people in the development of civil society through civic education, participatory democracy, advocacy and other forms

We consistently pursue skilled actions, professionalism and perfection in order to achieve better results in our work

We demonstrate civic courage in fighting against social injustices

We are open to new and diversified ideas and opinions, as well as cooperation in achieving common goals

We prevent from entering in the conflict of interest

We recognize the diversity of ways of thought, organizations and their goals

We honor the authorship and ownership of ideas and projects of other organizations

In order to avoid donor dependency we are seeking to generate income. The income generating activities are in line with our mission and objectives. The profits are not shared among the members or directors of the organization but are ploughed back to the community in many different ways.

Capacity development programs for HR are fully developed and utilized

We foster the utilization of local capacity without compromising the quality of services and interventions

Clear disciplinary and grievance procedures are established

We promote gender equity in our organization, including equal remuneration for men and women workers for work of equal value and maternity protection

We promote a safe, healthy, caring, non-discriminatory work environment. No program or service will be denied to any person based on their HIV/AIDS status. No current or prospective staff member will be asked or required to disclose his HIV/AIDS status to any employee, volunteer, director, or other individual involved with EDFO, except as required by law.