ABOUT US
DEEPNET TANZANIAÂ
A Collective for Justice, Peace, and Inclusive Development.
DEEPNET Tanzania (DPTZ) stands for Dialogue, Empathy and Ecology for Peace – Tanzania. We are a Non-Governmental, Non-Profit, Non-Religious and Non-Political Organization, registered in Tanzania Mainland in 2021 under Registration Number 00NGO/R/2113.
DEEPNET Tanzania is a collective of peace researchers and activists committed to promoting justice, peaceful coexistence and inclusive development. We work with special groups within the community, including women, children, youth, elders and persons with disabilities, to strengthen peace, security and social well-being.
Our work is guided by the belief that peace is an everyday practice that can be learned, nurtured and sustained through dialogue, empathy and inclusive participation.
Our Vision
To become a leading organization in combating violent attitudes within society and promoting a culture of peace.
Our Mission
To work with government, religious, and international stakeholders to improve education, technology, and the business environment
Our Goal
Our primary goal is to combat violent attitudes in society by fostering a culture of peace through Dialogue, Empathy, and Ecology.
Our Background
DEEPNET Tanzania began its operational activities in Kigoma Region, with its main office located in Dodoma, and has since expanded its operations to both urban and rural areas across Tanzania Mainland. Since its establishment, DPTZ has implemented various interventions in the areas of education, health, economic empowerment, women and youth empowerment, children’s welfare, free legal aid, human rights advocacy, and land ownership rights. Our initiatives aim to empower vulnerable groups to actively participate in development processes while ensuring access to peace, freedom and social justice.
DEEPNET Tanzania is a collective of peace researchers and activists committed to promoting justice, peaceful coexistence and inclusive development. We work with special groups within the community, including women, children, youth, elders and persons with disabilities, to strengthen peace, security and social well-being. Our work is guided by the belief that peace is an everyday practice that can be learned, nurtured and sustained through dialogue, empathy and inclusive participation.
Our Objectives
- To raise community awareness on peace building and conflict prevention
- To advocate poverty eradication through income-generating activities
- To promote equal opportunities in education, entrepreneurship and employment
In all our objectives, community participation is central. Target groups take a leading role in designing, implementing and monitoring projects to ensure sustainable and locally driven solutions.
We promote peace building and community development through:
- Sports and games (indoor and outdoor)
- Youth peer leadership training
- Entrepreneurship education
- Sexual and reproductive health education
- Human rights education
- Democracy, accountability and good governance workshops
- High-profile festivals and cultural events
- Community forums, dialogues and awareness campaigns
- Special projects such as sign language training
- Media engagement for social change
- Gender equality promotion and advocacy
Our Areas of Work
Environment and Climate Action
Peacebuidling and Governance
Child Protection, Education & Youth Empowerment
Our Structure
DEEPNET Tanzania is governed by a Board of Directors comprising eight members with gender balance. The Board provides strategic direction, safeguards organizational values and oversees performance. Day-to-day operations are managed by the DPTZ Management Team in line with the organization’s structure and policies.
DEEPNET Tanzania is a collective of peace researchers and activists committed to promoting justice, peaceful coexistence and inclusive development. We work with special groups within the community, including women, children, youth, elders and persons with disabilities, to strengthen peace, security and social well-being. Our work is guided by the belief that peace is an everyday practice that can be learned, nurtured and sustained through dialogue, empathy and inclusive participation.
Want to Join Deepnet?
We are always looking for volunteers to help us continue the vital work we do in Kigoma, Tanzania. No matter your skills, we would love to hear from you.