Tusonge Community Development Organisation

20/10/2026

05/10/2026

TUSONGE CDO is taking bold steps to strengthen the quality of education in Simanjiro, Manyara Region SIMANJIRO DISTRICT COUNCIL Manyara Rs !

Through its capacity-building initiative, 60 secondary school teachers have been equipped with innovative teaching techniques designed to make learning more engaging, practical, inclusive, and impactful through fundning support from Tanzani Education Network Tanzania Education Network/ Mtandao wa Elimu Tanzania .

When teachers are empowered with new skills and innovative approaches, students gain more than knowledge,they gain the confidence, creativity, and critical-thinking abilities they need to thrive.

Let’s invest in teachers. Let’s embrace innovation. Let’s transform education.

Together, we turn every classroom into a space where curiosity is encouraged, potential is unlocked, and every learner has an opportunity to succeed.

Join the movement. Support innovative teaching. Champion teacher development. Invest in the future of our children.



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[Swahili Language Translation]

TUSONGE CDO inachukua hatua madhubuti kuimarisha ubora wa elimu wilayani Simanjiro, Mkoa wa Manyara!

Kupitia mpango wake wa kujenga uwezo, walimu 60 wa shule za sekondari wamepatiwa ujuzi wa mbinu bunifu za kufundishia, zilizolenga kufanya ujifunzaji uvutie zaidi, uwe wa vitendo, jumuishi, na wenye matokeo chanya kupitia ufadhili wa Mtandao wa Elimu Tanzania.

Walimu wanapowezeshwa kwa ujuzi mpya na mbinu bunifu, wanafunzi hupata zaidi ya maarifa; wanapata kujiamini, ubunifu, na uwezo wa kufikiri kwa kina unaohitajika ili kufanikiwa maishani.

Tuwekeze kwa walimu. Tuthamini ubunifu. Tulete mageuzi katika elimu.

Kwa pamoja, tunabadilisha kila darasa kuwa mazingira ambapo udadisi unahimizwa, uwezo wa ndani unaibuliwa, na kila mwanafunzi anapata fursa ya kufanikiwa.

Ungana na harakati hizi. Iunge mkono elimu yenye ubunifu. Simamia maendeleo ya walimu. Wekeza katika mustakabali wa watoto wetu.

01/10/2026

TUSONGE CDO staff, together with four interns from Sweden and Germany, joined Nuru Yetu VICOBA Group, a community savings group of 30 members, to celebrate the closing of their annual financial cycle (2025/2026) with 20,171,000 TZS (7,758.08 USD) raised as annual shares, profits and social funds while loans worthy 20,233,000 TZS (7,781.91 USD) provided to members for making development.

The celebration provided members with a valuable opportunity to:
💰 Share their achievements and progress throughout the year
📊 Reflect on their collective savings and financial journey
🎁 Receive their annual profits and dividends
🤝 Celebrate teamwork, trust, and the power of collective action

The gathering highlighted how VICOBA groups can strengthen financial inclusion, savings culture, and community resilience, while creating opportunities for members to improve their livelihoods.

A heartfelt congratulations to Nuru Yetu VICOBA Group



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[Swahili Language Translation]

Mfanyakazi wa TUSONGE CDO, akishirikiana na wanafunzi wanne wa mafunzo kwa vitendo kutoka Uswidi na Ujerumani, waliungana na kikundi cha Nuru Yetu chenye wanachama 30, kusherehekea kuhitimishwa kwa mzunguko wao wa kifedha wa mwaka (2025/2026). Katika kipindi hicho, walikusanya jumla ya TZS 20,171,000 (Dola za kimarekani 7,758.08) ikiwa hisa, faida, na mfuko wa Jamii, huku mikopo yenye thamani ya TZS 20,233,000 (Dola za kimarekani 7,781.91) ikitolewa kwa wanachama ili kuendesha shughuli za maendeleo.

Sherehe hiyo iliwapa wanachama fursa muhimu ya:
💰 Kushirikisha mafanikio na maendeleo yao ya mwaka mzima
📊 Kutafakari kuhusu akiba yao ya pamoja na safari yao ya kifedha
🎁 Kupokea faida na gawio lao la mwaka
🤝 Kusherehekea ushirikiano, uaminifu, na nguvu ya hatua za pamoja

Hafla hiyo ilionyesha jinsi VICOBA vinavyoweza kuimarisha ujumuishaji wa kifedha, utamaduni wa kuweka akiba, na ustahimilivu wa jamii, huku vikitoa fursa kwa wanachama kuboresha maisha yao.

Pongezi kwa kikundi cha Nuru Yetu

24/09/2026

The TUSONGE CDO Team came together to bid farewell to Jenifa Swai, a student from the University of Dodoma (UDOM) The University of Dodoma , following the successful completion of her one-month field practical in Project Planning, Management & Community Development.

We appreciate her dedication, enthusiasm, and contribution throughout the placement.

We wish Jenifa continued success in her academic and professional journey!

Hongera Jenifa, and all the best in your future endeavors!



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[Swahili Language Translation]

Timu ya TUSONGE CDO ilikutana kwa ajili ya kumuaga Jenifa Swai, mwanafunzi kutoka Chuo Kikuu cha Dodoma, kufuatia kukamilisha vyema mafunzo yake ya vitendo ya mwezi mmoja katika nyanja ya Upangaji na Usimamizi wa Miradi pamoja na Maendeleo ya Jamii.

Tunathamini sana kujituma, shauku, na mchango wake katika kipindi chote cha mafunzo hayo.

Tunamtakia Jenifa mafanikio zaidi katika safari yake ya kitaaluma na kitaalamu!

Hongera Jenifa, na kila la heri katika mipango yako ya baadaye!

23/09/2026

TUSONGE CDO proudly joined government authorities, development partners, education stakeholders, community leaders, and citizens in commemorating National Adult Education Week 2026, held at Mererani, Simanjiro District Council Simanjiro_Dc , Manyara Region Manyara Rs .

From Mererani, the message is clear:

🤝 Education does not end with childhood.
📖 Every adult deserves an opportunity to learn
🌍 Learning is a lifelong journey



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[Swahili Language Translation]

TUSONGE CDO ilijiunga kwa fahari na mamlaka za serikali, washirika wa maendeleo, wadau wa elimu, viongozi wa jamii, na wananchi katika kuadhimisha Wiki ya Kitaifa ya Elimu ya Watu Wazima kwa mwaka 2026, iliyofanyika Mererani, Halmashauri ya Wilaya ya Simanjiro, Mkoa wa Manyara.

Kutoka Mererani, ujumbe uko wazi:

🤝 Elimu haiishii utotoni.
📖 Kila mtu mzima anastahili fursa ya kujifunza.
🌍 Kujifunza ni safari ya maisha yote.