A journey of growth, resilience, and community impact — from 2004 to today.
BAKAID Tanzania was founded with a clear conviction — that communities hold the power to transform themselves when given the right support, resources, and partnerships. Established in 2004 under The National Muslim Council of Tanzania (BAKWATA), BAKAID began coordinating community service interventions across all regions of Tanzania Mainland.
Re-registered as BAKAID Tanzania in 2019 under the NGO Act No. 24 of 2002, we have grown into an organisation that touches the lives of about one million Tanzanians across 15 regions and 40 districts.
Our history is a testament to the power of collaboration, faith, and commitment to a vision larger than any one individual or organisation.
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.
BAKAID has been a recipient of PEPFAR funds through CDC and USAID since 2004, and has worked with many national and international partners over the years.
PEPFAR / CDC
Since 2004
USAID / Pact Tanzania
Since 2004
Global Fund / AMREF
Long-standing
UNICEF & UNFPA
Long-standing
Norwegian Church Aid (NCA)
GBV Programme
THPS (AFYA HATUA)
2021–Present
Deloitte / USAID (Kizazi)
2022–Present
Foundation for Civil Societies
Various
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