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About Peoples’ Development Forum (PDF)

Overview

People’s Development Forum (PDF) is a national non-profit organization founded in 2010 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. We are dedicated to empowering marginalized communities through people-centered, sustainable development. With a presence across multiple regions of mainland Tanzania, we work hand-in-hand with local authorities, communities, and partners to address the root causes of poverty and inequality.

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

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

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

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…

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

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…

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