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ABOUT US

ABOUT US

WHO WE ARE

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

WoteSawa is non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Mwanza, Tanzania. The organization has two branches offices Kasulu Kigoma region and in Ngara Kagera region.

WoteSawa is registered in Tanzania under the Non – Governmental Organizations Act, 2002 with registration number 00NGO/0009377. WoteSawa started as a group of Domestic Workers and in 2012 it was formally registered as a domestic worker in Tanzania.

The word “WoteSawa” is derived from Swahili languagewhich literally means “All equal”.WoteSawa was established by a child Domestic Worker who refused to remain silent and decided to take a bold step to advocate for their own basic rights.
The organization is implementing SDGs Goal agenda 2030 (mainly SDGs 8 and 16) and NPAVAWC2017/2018-2021/2022.

It focuses on advocating for the rights of Domestic Workers and counter human trafficking particularly child trafficking.
The contingent beneficiaries of our organization are Domestic Workers and Employers. The secondary beneficiaries are the parents and community members.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS/EVENTS

VISION

To create a future where all domestic workers in Tanzania are engaged in safe and fairly compensated employment.

MISSION

We promote domestic workers and those exposed to the effects of human trafficking and child labour to understand, safeguard and reinforce their rights through social, economic and legal support.

OVERALL GOAL

To contribute to productive and decent environments of the domestic work which is also free from harmful child labour and human trafficking in Tanzania.

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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