About Us

About Peoples’ Development Forum (PDF)

Governance

A Member-Based Organization

The People’s Development Forum (PDF) is a member-based, African-founded and African-led organization registered under the Tanzanian NGO Act of 2002. Our governance model ensures that decision-making is transparent, participatory, and aligned with our mission to tackle the root causes of poverty and exclusion.

Governance Structure

  • Annual General Assembly (AGA) – The supreme decision-making body, meets annually to approve audited financial statements, review organizational performance, and elect the Board of Directors.
  • Board of Directors – Provides strategic direction, fiduciary oversight, and risk management.
  • Executive Leadership – Led by the Executive Director and Senior Management Team, responsible for operational and programmatic delivery in line with Board decisions .

Board of Directors

Roles of the Board:

  • Provide strategic oversight and ensure alignment with PDF’s mission
  • Review and approve budgets, policies, and audited financial statements
  • Oversee risk management and compliance with NGO Act and donor requirements
  • Strengthen stakeholder engagement and represent PDF externally

Accountability & Transparency

  • Independent external audits annually
  • Quarterly reporting to Board Finance & Audit Committee
  • Segregation of duties and multi-level payment authorizations
  • Whistleblowing and grievance mechanism to report concerns confidentially


For more on how we manage and safeguard funds, visit our Financial Transparency page

Commitment to Impact

We believe that good governance drives lasting change. Through participatory planning, community scorecards, and public meetings, we ensure that beneficiaries and local government partners are part of monitoring and decision-making, reinforcing accountability and community ownership.

MISSION

To uplift marginalized communities across Tanzania, providing them with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to realize their full potential. Since our inception in 2010, we have been dedicated to addressing the systemic challenges faced by these communities through strategic interventions in key areas such as child protection, WASH, agriculture and climate change mitigation, health promotion, and economic empowerment. Our commitment to advocacy, collaboration, and innovation drives our efforts to create sustainable solutions and foster positive change. By empowering individuals and building resilient communities, we aim to contribute to the creation of a more just and equitable society where every person has the opportunity to thrive.

VISION

To create a Tanzania where marginalized individuals and communities are empowered to lead dignified and fulfilling lives, free from poverty, oppression, and injustice. We envision a future where children are protected and nurtured, where access to clean water and sanitation is universal, where agriculture is sustainable and resilient to climate change, where health services are accessible and of high quality, and where economic opportunities are abundant and inclusive. Through our collective efforts, we aspire to be catalysts for social transformation, driving systemic change and shaping a brighter future for generations to come.

Where We Work

Thematic Areas of Intervention

WASH

Since 2010, PDF has delivered some of Tanzania’s most impactful WASH interventions, reaching over 2 million people with safe water,…

Child Protection & Rights Governance

For over a decade, PDF has been at the forefront of protecting children from violence, exploitation, and harmful practices. Our work is…

Agriculture, Nutrition, Climate Change

Agriculture and the agro-industry continue to be the mainstay of the economy of Tanzania. It is the main source of food for the country’s…

Legal Aid, Livelihood & Economic Empowerment

Communities across Tanzania are faced with little to no access to legal aid services and a lack of familiarity with their basic rights.…

Health Promotion

Recent studies show that around 1.5 million Tanzanians live with HIV, with 65,000 new cases each year, over 4 million Tanzanians are at…

Our Team

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Jurua Kizito
Executive Director
Gahomu Mnada Daniel
Senior Finance Officer
Hellen Lambert
Accountant
Doreen s. Muhoja
Project Officer
Ida Mtesigwa
Marketing Officer
Simon Charles Makobe
Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
Emmanuel Boniface
Project Officer
Mohamed Chuwa
Water & Sanitation Engineer