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ABOUT US

ABOUT US

WHO WE ARE

WE PROMOTE DECENT WORK FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS, COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND FIGHT AGAINST CHILD LABOUR.

WoteSawa (All Equal) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) based in Mwanza, Tanzania with a branch in Kasulu Kigoma region.

WoteSawa, which literally means (All are equal), has evolved into an established and unique forum in which child domestic workers are represented and are able to address their interest and rights as one of the most vulnerable groups to abuse and exploitation in Tanzania. WoteSawa also acts as bridge between child domestic workers, government leadership, employers and law enforcers in advancing the interests of child domestic workers.

Currently, WoteSawa is registered to empower current and former Child Domestic Workers (CDWs) to understand, safeguard, promote and reinforce their rights through legal and economic empowerments, psychosocial support, policy reforms and child abuse monitoring. Under NGO Act, with registration number 00NGO/0009377.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS/EVENTS

The organization is implementing SDGs agenda 2030 and NPAVAWC 2017/2018-2021/2022. It focuses on advocating for the rights of Child Domestic Workers (CDWs) and counter human trafficking particularly Child Trafficking. Its formulation was stipulated by Child Domestic Workers who refused to remain silent to advocate for their own basic rights.

The overall goal of the organization is to contribute to the reduction of all forms of abuse and exploitation against Child Domestic Workers in Tanzania, through legal, economic empowerment and other interventions strategies.

The Key Beneficiaries of our Charity Organization are Child and Young Domestic Workers and Employers. The Secondary Beneficiaries are the Parents/Guardians & community members.

VISION

WoteSawa envisages a righteous and responsible society in which every Child Domestic Worker is free from all forms of abuse and exploitation.

MISSION

WoteSawa strives to empower current and former Child Domestic Workers to understand, safeguard, promote and reinforce their rights in Tanzania through legal and economic empowerment, child abuse monitoring, psychosocial support and policy reforms in conformity to the national and international child welfare standards.

OVERALL GOAL

The overall goal of the organization is to contribute to the reduction of all forms of abuse and exploitation against Child Domestic Workers in Tanzania, through legal, economic empowerment and other interventions strategies.

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

The Founder & Executive Director (Angela Benedicto) works with a talented Senior Management Team of professionals to accomplish WoteSawa’s goals and mission.

JENIPHER NELSON KATO

Coordinator - Domestic Workers’ Advisory Committees

FAUSTINE NTIYAKUNZE

Social Worker

RENALDA MAMBO

Social Worker

AMINA ADAM SEMGABI

Supervisor - Vocational Training

DEMITILA FAUSTINE

Shelter & Empowerment Coordinator

JOSEPH MUKOJI

Legal, Advocacy & Compliance Coordinator

ANGELA BENEDICTO

Executive Director

ELISHA DAVID

Program Manager

MKWAYA MANYAMA

Accountant

JAQUELINE NGALO

Shelter Manager

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