Who we are

Songambele is a registered non-governmental organization (NGO) in Tanzania, operating under the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, the Elderly, and Children, with registration number ooNGO/00010039. This grassroots community-based organization operates in Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Manyara, and Tanga. It was founded and is run by women with disabilities who have faced discrimination, regardless of their race, culture, religion, or social status. The stigma attached to disability significantly affects access to health services, education, and employment for women and girls with disabilities, influencing how they are treated by their communities and social groups.

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.
What We do

Our Activities

Individual Counselling

Individual Counselling

We encourage individuals to share their life experiences with us so as to identify their unique…
Group Meetings

Group Meetings

Peer to Peer Education is the transfer of skills and information from experienced individuals to...
Seminars

Seminars

People with disabilities often become less involved into community activities due...
Assistive Devices

Assistive Devices

We promote appropriate assistive devices that are well designed and fitted not only...
Community Actions

Community Actions

Many people have no information about disability issues, that’s why people with...
Sports Activities

Sports Activities

Through different sports we connect together people with disabilities who don’t ...

Core Values

Accountability
We are accountable to the people that we serve and partners who support our work.
Affection
We believe in the power of relationship building with the people that we serve. Affection and trust therefore form the foundation for empathy and partnership to attain sustainable impact.
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
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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.