Empowering Women, Girls & Children With Disabilities
Creating opportunities for health, education, dignity and inclusion across communities in Tanzania.
We Are
Songambele
Songambele is a registered non-governmental organization (NGO) in Tanzania operating under the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, the Elderly, and Children.
The organization works across Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Manyara, and Tanga to promote inclusion, equal opportunities, and empowerment for women and girls with disabilities.
Founded and led by women with disabilities, Songambele addresses barriers to education, health services, employment, and social participation.
Learn MoreOur Mission & Vision
Guided by compassion, innovation and responsibility, our organization works to create lasting impact and meaningful change within the communities we serve.
Our Mission
To promote and encourage good health, education, well-being, and social inclusion for women, girls, and children with disabilities in Tanzania.
Our Vision
Empowering Women, Girls, and Children with Disabilities to Live Independently with Dignity and happiness.
Our Core Values
Our work is guided by principles that promote fairness, humanity and responsibility in the communities we serve.
Accountability
We are accountable to the people that we serve and partners who support our work.
Dignity
Our actions demonstrate that we honor the right of a person to be valued and respected for their own sake, and to be treated ethically.
Equality
We believe that everyone must be valued and respected for their own sake, and to be treated ethically.
Respect
We honor the fact that all our stakeholders will receive due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others.
Our Impact in Communities
We have impacted more than 0 people across our programs and community initiatives.
Awareness & Advocacy Campaign Participants
Students Enrolled
Peer Education Programs
Digital Economic Empowerment
Assistive Devices Distributed
Sports Inclusion Participants
Meet Our Team
Faustina Urassa
Executive DirectorFaustina leads the organization with a strong commitment to empowering women, girls and children with disabilities through advocacy, inclusive programs, and community engagement across Tanzania.
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Be the Change for One Person With Disability
As a Non-Governmental Organization, Songambele Initiative relies exclusively on donations from individuals and corporate entities like yours. Your support enables us to provide essential therapeutic interventions and social support in Tanzania.
We accept donations of funds, training materials, books, and data processing equipment, all of which directly aid our mission to improve the lives of vulnerable Tanzanians through professional placements and skill development in therapy services.
