Jabungu Foundation (JF) is an independent registered non-government and nonprofit civil society organization based at Meru-Arusha. JF prime motto is capacity building and services delivery to the deprived and marginalized people of the society.

In 2020 a group of educated, dynamic and like-minded youth working in the development sector, got together to establish an organization, for addressing the most urgent and pressing needs of the people of Tanzania. True to this spirit the organization was named Jabungu Foundation (JF).

Considering their association with the development sector the group was cognizant of the plenty of problems plaguing the nation. Consequently, the organization’s focus was not kept limited either in in terms of geography or sector. Whilst operating in different districts of the nation, JF has been carrying a range of interventions in the areas of education, health & hygiene, youth & women empowerment, sports & talents, etc.

The type of activities undertaken by the organization range from capacity building to service delivery, with focus remaining on the deprived and marginalized segments of the society. Whereas in terms of operations what characterizes JF ’s functioning are its efforts to (a) enlist involvement of the locals when initiating activities at the grass root level; and (b) mobilize women for bringing peace, tolerance, and development in society. 

Although a somewhat new entry in the development arena, JF  – owing to the linkages of its members with national & international partners  – enjoys a diverse portfolio, characterized by partnership with organizations like Lifetime Projects, MØN-MERU, Active Human, Tabasamu Foundation, & Shikoya coffee Company.

Mission Statement

The mission of JF  is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society

 Vision

“An enabling environment for the realization, respect, and protection of fundamental human rights among youth and develop their leadership qualities to make them active contributor within the society”

 Goal

The goal of JF  is to contribute in improving the living standard of the vulnerable communities of Tanzanian through community mobilization, capacity building, & strengthening of institutions at the grass root level.

 Strategy

A sustainable strategy is devised to achieve the maximum, a need based and right based approach initiated ascertains the problem with fully community involvement and mobilizing all indigenous and local resources. The program goal are materialized with a helping hand from members, donor agencies, Philanthropists.

 Thematic Programme / Areas of Focus

  • Health
  • Youth Empowerment
  • Education
  • Community Physical Infrastructures
  • Emergency Response and Preparedness
  • Women Empowerment
  • Agriculture development

 Overall Objective

The overall development objective of (JF) is enhanced ability in the target communities to tackle their own economic, social and environmental problems for sustainable community development.

  1. To develop talents for the young people and find basis to incorporate their efforts and mobilization to achieve maximum output
  2. To enable the community in development of local level institutions and assist them in undertaking community based welfare and development interventions.
  1. To provide a place for students to relax and enjoy an inexpensive, healthy meal in a fun atmosphere. Jabungu Foundation also makes itself available to student groups for meetings and special events
  1. Promote Gender equality.
  2. To devise and organize for women and children particularly to their rights to acquire educations and improve their health and earnings.
  3. To ensure full participation of local level grassroots organizations in decision making process including problem identification, planning, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation aimed at sustainability
  4. To facilitate easy access to credit and motivate communities for group saving leading towards small enterprise development and income generating activities aimed at economic empowerment.
  5. To work for environmental protection, pollution abatement, water supply and hygienic sanitation.
  6. To fight against drug abuse and launching programmes aimed at rehabilitation of drug addicts
  7. To develop effective linkages with government line agencies, nongovernment organizations, and donor agencies working for community development.
  8. Human resource development and training aimed at skill enhancement and knowledge up gradation in order to ensure better implementation of participatory rural development programmes by community partners.
  9. Conservation of natural resources, bio-diversity and environmental protection.
  10. Implementation of programmes aimed at basic health care services (preventive and curative) including maternal health, child health, safe drinking water, hygienic sanitation, management of waste disposal, population welfare, immunization, etc. leading towards reduced mortality.
  11. To establish new community schools and upgrade the existing ones in order to provide education facilities to those most in need with special focus on female child.
  12. Implementation of women welfare and development programmes aimed at socio-economic empowerment of women through their participation in all developmental programmes.
  13. Raising awareness of environmental issues through advocacy, networking, public interest litigation and education.