Our Programs

Evidence-based, community-centred programmes delivering lasting impact across Tanzania since 2004.

What We Do

Comprehensive Community Programmes

Each programme is designed with communities, for communities — integrating government systems, faith leadership and local knowledge to ensure relevance, dignity and long-term sustainability across 40 districts in 15 regions of Tanzania.

GBV Prevention & Response

Equipping interfaith religious leaders and community members with skills to address gender-based violence, life skills, family planning and SRHR within their congregations and communities.

Funded by Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), implemented in Lindi and Kigoma regions. The program uses Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) approaches and has reached 7,808 people.

HIV/AIDS & ART Support

Leading Adherence Psychosocial Support and Community Partnership (APSC) in 68 health facilities in Kigoma under the PEPFAR/CDC AFYA HATUA project with THPS.

Strengthening ART adherence rates and increasing retention from 80% to 95%. The program uses community sensitization, WhatsApp communication channels and Psychosocial Support Group Meetings. Reached 12,783 people.
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Orphans & Vulnerable Children

USAID ACHIEVE project ensuring OVC aged 0–18 and young people access comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment, nutrition, education and psychosocial well-being services.

Implemented in Kigoma, Ruvuma and Simiyu regions. Provided services to 16,973 OVC and 5,630 caregivers. Also includes WORTH Yetu savings groups with 130 groups registered.
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Youth & Livelihoods

WORTH Yetu model bringing men, women and older girls together in savings groups to access credit and start small businesses, reducing poverty in communities.

130 WORTH Yetu groups registered in Simiyu (Maswa, Busega, Bariadi, Itilima, Meatu) and Kigoma (Kigoma TC, Uvinza) regions under the USAID ACHIEVE project.

RMNCAH & Community Health

USAID Afya Yangu project improving positive community gender norms and promoting health seeking behaviour among targeted populations in Korogwe District, Tanga.

Utilises SASA! community mobilisation approach on gender transformation for Family Planning, Maternal and Newborn Health and GBV prevention. Engages religious and government leaders.
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Child Protection

Community child protection programs creating safe environments for children and strengthening community-based protection systems in Lindi, Ruvuma, Tanga and Kigoma.

Includes paralegal services strengthening in Kigoma, community child protection committees and case management and referral systems across multiple regions.
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Community-Led HIV Monitoring

CLM project supporting people living with HIV to meaningfully engage service providers in Kilwa District (Lindi) and Ngara District (Kagera) — achieving 95-95-95 UNAIDS targets.

Follows 5-step pathway: information collection, analysis, bringing to attention of providers, engaging decision makers, and monitoring implementation of recommendations.
Programme Focus

Gender-Based Violence
Prevention & Response

BAKAID Tanzania's GBV programme provides comprehensive prevention and response services to survivors and at-risk community members. Our integrated approach addresses the root causes of gender-based violence while building community resilience through faith leaders, local government and women's groups.

Safe shelter and emergency services for survivors
Legal aid and advocacy for survivors' rights
Psychosocial support and trauma counselling
Community awareness and behaviour change campaigns
Training of community leaders and service providers
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Programme Impact

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1,200+ Survivors Supported
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45 Community Groups
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8 Districts Covered
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300+ Leaders Trained
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7,808 People Reached (NCA)
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4 Regions Active

Key Funders & Partners

Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) PEPFAR / CDC Ministry of Health Legal Services Facility
How We Work

Our Implementation Approach

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Community Participation

Communities actively participate in decision making, planning and implementation of all activities.

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Faith Leadership

Interfaith religious leaders are trained as champions of health, gender equality and peaceful change.

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Government Partnership

BAKAID works within government systems to ensure sustainability and integration at all levels.

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Evidence & Learning

Rigorous M&E, data use and learning ensure every programme adapts to achieve better outcomes.

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