COMMUNITY ON SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT (CSED)

ORGANIZATION PROFILE

PREPARED BY:-

OFFICE OF SECRETARY GENERAL

Community on social and economic development
CORPORATE OFFICE
P. O. Box 1948
Posta Street
MWANZA-TANZANIA
Mobile: +255755298922/+255783548515
E- Mail: csedmwanzatz@gmail.com
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1.0 NAME AND ADRESESS OF THE ORGANIZATION.

COMMUNITY ON SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

P.O.BOX 1948,
POSTA STREET,
MWANZA-TANZANIA
Mobile: +255755298922/+255783548515
E- Mail: csedmwanzatz@gmail.com

2.0 ORGANIZATIONS FOUNDATION AND REGISTRATION.

Community on social and economic development (CSED) is a nongovernmental organization and

nonprofit making organization which operates in Tanzania but specifically operates in the districts of
Magu, Misungwi, Nyamagana and Ilemela all in Mwanza region of the northern part of Tanzania.
CSED was founded on the 20th may 2007 by ten men and women who were touched by the status of
women in Tanzania which is dominated by stereotype social and gender construction imposed by
men and the general public. Facts show that women bear the burden of domestic activities which
cause them to remain vulnerable while children face the lack of their basic needs and rights. the
situation of children is worsened by poor parental care, death of parents, lack of food, lack of
education this has adversely affected them as with all these problems children have been orphaned,
take to the streets this exposes them to HIV/AIDS, sexual abuse and drug abuse and other related
problems.
With all these problems, the founders sought fit to start an NGO so as to support women and
children

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3.0 ORGANIZATION LOCATION AND CONTACT PERSON

The organization is located along posta Street, in Nyamagana district in Mwanza city. The
organization contact person is Miss. Zena Faraj as the chairperson of the organization
Mobile: +255755298922/+255789298922
E- Mail: csedmwanzatz@gmail.com

4.0 MAIN ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS

4.1: THE VISION:

To see women, children and poor communities free from marginalization, live better lives
and get their basic needs and rights.

4.2: THE MISSION

To empower and build capacities of our target groups by engaging them in social and
economic activities
4.3: TARGET GROUPS
• Most vulnerable children
• Most vulnerable women
• Orphans
• People with disabilities
• Children and Youth affected by drugs and HIV/AIDS
• Poor families

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4.4: OBJECTIVES
• To conduct research on critical issues facing women and children in the
community
• To mobilize communities on developmental issues
• To mobilize resources for supporting vulnerable women and children
• To advocate for human rights
• To involve various sectors and stakeholders to support poor women and children
• To fight against poverty and unemployment
• To fight against illiteracy through training and education
• To fight against cancer, HIV/AIDS, malaria and other pandemic diseases
• To empower, build capacities and prepare women and children physically,
mentally, economically and culturally so as to be responsible citizens
• To establish income generating activities for supporting poor families
• To advocate for sustainable agriculture and environment
• To advocate and lobby for developmental policies
• To promote and help vulnerable children in their primary, secondary and tertiary
education by providing direct and indirect services such as scholastic materials.

4.5: THE GUIDING VALUES

• God fearing
• Respect
• Being fair, impartial and accountable
• Teamwork spirit
• Acting professionally
• Proactive and Commitment to serve
• Pursuit of excellence

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 4.6: ORGANIZATIONS’ PARTNERS

In executing its duties and responsibilities CSED has in one way or another worked in
collaboration with one of the following institutions

• Government of Tanzania
• Foundation for civil society
• Foundation for education (EDFO)
• Mwanza Policy initiative (MPI)
• Mwanza NGO’s network

4.7: ORGANIZATION PROJECTS

Since inception the organization has managed to start up community projects these are;
 Mobilizing and educating street children
 Project on helping most vulnerable children whose parents have died of HIV/AIDS
 Training people living with HIV/AIDS at Igombe, Ilemela district in Mwanza.
 Opening soon the CSED orphanage dropping centre at Igombe sub county

4.8: ORGANIZATION SETUP AND MANAGEMENT

THE MANAGEMENT
The organization overall management is vested in the Board of Directors which is being
charged with the task of formulating from time to time all its policies and providing general
guidelines to the top management and its related departments. in ensuring a smooth centering
of all realistic decisions relating to social , economic and development goals

The said management is being headed by the chairperson, general secretary, program manager,
treasurer and other field staff.

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The organization’s organizational structure is outlined in the chart below:

Annual General Meeting

Board of Directors

Chair Person

General Secretary

Treasurer Program Officer Legal Officer Project Coordinator

Support Staff Field staff

Others Volunteers Others

4.9: ORGANIZATION WORKING HOURS AND CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP

The organization plays an important role in reaching out to the whole community. The
organization doors are opened every weekday as from 8.00 am - 6.pm.
The office will welcome the visitors at all the time.