Our story, purpose, values and the people behind our work since 2004.
BAKAID Tanzania (BAK-AIDS) was established in 2004 under The National Muslim Council of Tanzania (BAKWATA) and registered as an NGO under registration number 00NGO/R/1805. BAKAID envisions healthier life for underprivileged children, youth, men and women across Tanzania. Since 2004 we have implemented health and development programs in 40 districts across 15 regions, changing the lives of about one million Tanzanians.
BAKAID operates across multiple regions delivering evidence-based programmes that address the root causes of poverty, inequality, and health challenges. We believe in the dignity of every person and the power of community-led change.
Year Founded
BAK-AIDS established under BAKWATA (National Muslim Council of Tanzania)
Registration
Registered under NGO Act No.24 of 2002, Reg. No. 00NGO/R/1805
Regions
Registered to work in all regions of Tanzania Mainland
Districts
Active programmes across 40+ districts nationwide
Lives Changed
Approximately one million Tanzanians reached through programmes
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
To promote provision of health, food security and livelihood opportunities for children, youth and their families.
To promote and stimulate community based income generating activities aimed at reducing poverty among communities.
To raise awareness on human rights, children protective environment, child rights, security and prevention of gender based violence.
To advocate for good governance and raise awareness of the community on public expenditure tracking system and social accountability monitoring.
To improve organizational capacity of BAKAID through capacity building interventions focusing on organizational growth and sustainability.
We uphold transparency and accountability in everything we do.
Every person is treated with respect, compassion and dignity.
Every decision is guided by the needs and voices of the communities we serve.
Lasting change requires collaboration across all sectors and stakeholders.
We strive for the highest quality in all programme design and delivery.
We are answerable to communities, partners, donors and government.
BAK-AIDS established under BAKWATA (National Muslim Council of Tanzania). Registered as an NGO under No. 00NGO/R/1805. Began coordinating community service interventions across Tanzania.
Became a recipient of PEPFAR funds through CDC and USAID. Began implementing HIV prevention and care programs in Dar es Salaam and Morogoro regions.
Extended operations to Kigoma, Tanga, Lindi, Shinyanga, Mara and Manyara regions. Implemented DEBI programs reaching 47,670 people through HIV combination prevention.
Launched Faith and Community Initiative (FCI) in Mwanza and Geita regions. Trained religious leaders as HIV prevention champions.
Registered as BAKAID Tanzania following amendments to the NGO Act No. 24 of 2002. Expanded to 40 districts across 15 regions.
Began implementing PEPFAR/CDC funded AFYA HATUA project with THPS across 68 health facilities in Kigoma region, focusing on ART adherence and retention.
Launched Kizazi HODARI Southern Zone Activity in Lindi Region. Expanded GBV prevention program funded by NCA across Lindi and Kigoma regions.
BAKAID has successfully implemented programs changing the lives of about one million Tanzanians across 15 regions and 40 districts.
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