09 - September 2010

» Due Diligence exercise underway

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20 - August 2010

» Foundation facilitates establishment of community radio in Mtwara

A newly established Mtwara FM Community radio raises hopes of people at the grassroots in the Southern zone of Tanzania that their voices can be heard. The radio, which is currently under signal test on 98.6FM, has been established by the Journalists Environment and AIDS Network (JEAN media) through fundin..

13 - August 2010

» Foundation supports CSOs to monitor elections

The Foundation for Civil Society has committed a total of Tshs, 375mil to support civil society organizations engagement in monitoring of Tanzania general elections 2010. The funding, which was approved by the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Civil Society during its meeting held on 31st July 2010 ..

22 - July 2010

» Civil Society creates framework for engagement in JAST

Civil Society Organisations have created a framework for strategic engagement in the implementation of the Joint Assistance Strategy for Tanzania (JAST).   JAST was formulated in 2006 with the overall objective of contributing to sustainable development and poverty reduction in Tanzania, in line ..

21 - June 2010

» People with disability challenges Tanzania’s electoral system

People with disability have challenged the Tanzania’s electoral system as discriminatory against them, thus hindering their participation in political processes. The National Chairperson of the Organisation of People with Disability (CHAWATA), Shida Salum revealed a number of factors hindering people with disability from effectivel..

21 - June 2010

» Final verification for first round grant applicants starts

Officers of the Foundation for Civil Society have started carrying out due diligence exercise in order to ascertain the validity 128 applicants recommended for funding during the first round of 2010 grant applications.  The due diligence exercise, which is carried out throughout the country started in..

21 - June 2010

» Foundation awards Best Grantees of 2008/2009

Organisations supported by the Foundation for Civil Society have been awarded for demonstrating exemplary performance in implementing projects during the year 2008/2009. The award event was held during the CSOs Annual Forum in May this year at Bwawani Hotel in Zanzibar whereby six grantees emerged the best..

21 - June 2010

» President Karume urges CSOs to play role in strengthening democracy

The President of Zanzibar, Honourable Abeid Amani Karume has asked members of the civil society to utilise the goodwill they have created and trust gained in the society as an asset in enhancing democracy in the country. Hon. Karume made the call through a speech delivered on his behalf by the Deputy ..

21 - June 2010

» Zanzibar Chief Minister calls Tanzania CSOs to participate in election monitoring

The Chief Minister of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, Honourable Shamsi Vuai Nahodha has urged members of the civil society to participate in monitoring elections as part of enhancing democracy in the country. Hon. Nahodha made the call on Friday 28th May 2010 during the official closing of a two..

21 - June 2010

» Dr. Tenga elected new President of the Foundation, Kaijage Board Chairperson

Members of the Foundation for Civil Society have elected Dr. Stigmata Tenga as the new President of the Foundation for Civil Society and endorsed Mr. Prudence Kaijage as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors.  The election of Dr. Tenga and endorsement of Kaijage were done during the Foundation Mem..