About us
Where we work
About us
Background
BAKAID Tanzania established under The National Muslim Council of Tanzania (BAKWATA) in 2004 to join the national efforts in response to social economic development and emerging health issues. In this initiative BAKAID has been coordinating the strategic plan, training, implementation and evaluation of all service interventions among Muslim community throughout Tanzania. BAKAID registered as Non Governmental Organization under the Non Governmental Organizations Act, No. 24 of 2002 in 2021.Our Vision
Healthier life to the underprivileged children, youth, men and women in TanzaniaOur Mission
To develop and implement creative community-based strategies which provide quality accessible social-economic services through strong collaboration of stakeholders emphasizing on sustainable supportive operations that ensure a dynamic framework for quality service provision.Organization Objectives
1. Promote provision of health, food security and livelihood opportunities for children, youth and their families.2. Promote and stimulate community based income generating activities aimed at reducing poverty among communities.3. Raising awareness on human rights, children protective environment, child rights, security and prevention of gender based violence.4. Advocate for good governance and raise awareness of the community on public expenditure tracking system and social accountability monitoring.Board Members# | Full Name | Sex | Nationality | Position |
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1 | Sheikh Nuhu Jabir Mruma | Male | Tanzanian | Chairperson |
2 | Ms. Asina Ali Shenduli | Female | Tanzanian | Board Secretary and Executive Director |
3 | Sheikh Mussa Hemed Juma | Male | Tanzanian | Member |
4 | Sheikh Khamis Said Mohamed Mataka | Male | Tanzanian | Member |
5 | Ms. Abidunnah Ali Athumani | Female | Tanzanian | Member |
6 | Sheikh Suleiman Saidi Lolila | Male | Tanzanian | Member |
7 | Mr. Haji Hamidu Mahechu | Male | Tanzanian | Member /Treasurer |
Where we work
# | Region | District | Project |
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1 | Mwanza | Buchosa DC | Faith & Community Initiatives |
2 | Geita | Chato DC | Faith & Community Initiatives |
3 | Ruvuma | Tunduru DC | Kizazi Kipya |
4 | Kigoma | Uvinza & Kigoma MC | Kizazi Kipya |
5 | Tanga | Korogwe, Lushoto & Muheza | Faith & Community Initiatives |
6 | Kigoma | Kigoma MC, Kigoma DC, Kasulu DC, Kasulu TC, Buhigwe DC, Kibondo DC, Kakonko DC and Uvinza DC | Adherence Psychosocial Support and Community Partnership (APSC) |
7 | Kigoma | Uvinza District | Ambassador’s Fund for HIV/AIDS Relief (AFHR) |
8 | Simiyu | Busega & Maswa | Kizazi Kipya |
9 | Lindi | Lindi | Gender Based Violence Project |