What incident/event made/influenced/inspired you to set up this organization rather than a business?

The situation of widows in Tanzania is invisible. Widows are economically and socially vulnerable, they are facing injustice and most of them can not afford legal services.

How do you manage and run your organization?

Through stakeholders and lawyers who are willing to volunteer.

What was the most challenging problem you faced in the leadership and management of your NGO?

Grants, international cooperation and Human Resources.

What can you say is your best reward for choosing to found your NGO?

We have improved the status of widows in our community .

What is most pressing? What would you like to have done in the next 3 months? 3years?

More reaching out programs, expand to other regions apart from Arusha.

What makes this organization different from similar organizations?

Our organization is working to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal No 5 “Gender Equality” which leaves no woman behind.

Who are the NGOs in the same space or in general whom you consider as role models or benchmarks?

TAWLA- Tanzania Women Lawyers Association.

Have you met and studied their operations in detail?

Yes.

What are the key indicators by which you measure your impact?

Number of women we have helped.

What are the creative and innovative things that you have done in the last 3 years?

The use of Radio programs and publications to reach more women.

What are the organization’s strengths, and what challenges does it face?

We are futuristic, achievers and activators. The challenge is resource mobilization

Does your NGO have any strategic partnerships with other organizations?

Not yet

Does the organization have plans to expand?

Yes

If you could change one thing about this organization, what would it be?

Addition of new policy

How would you describe the organization’s culture/environment?

We value project completion and achievements

In what ways has this organization been most successful in terms of products and services over the years?

We have helped more than 500 widows to attain their rights

What industry-wide trends are likely to affect your organization’s strengths and weaknesses?

Covid 19 Pandemic

Are there any recent laws that will have an impact on this organization?

Yes. Customary laws

What accounts for success within the organization?

The changes we have made in the lives of widows

What type of support does the NGO receive in terms of people, finances, etc.?

We have active volunteers and few donors

How frequently do you meet with your key stakeholders? What do you do there?

Monthly for evaluation

Is there any one donor that gives more than twenty percent of the annual revenue? How does the organization reduce its concentration of risk?

Not yet

How do you manage the people/staff function over here?

Trainings and make them feel part of the organization

What does the organization look for in a new employee?

Employees with passion and change makers

Does your organization encourage its employees to pursue additional education?

Yes

What characteristics best describes individuals who are successful at this organization?

When Justice is done

What are your expectations for new hires within their first three to six months on the job?

A person who can easily understand job responsibilities.

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