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Every Child Matters. Every Mother Matters. Every Life Matters.Njiro, Arusha · Tanzania
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Together, no child is left behind

We work with families, professionals, and communities for sustainable change. Schools, businesses, organisations and professionals are warmly invited to join us.

Why partner

Inclusion is bigger than any one organisation.

Children with special needs and their mothers need support from many directions at once: learning, therapy, family support, livelihoods and a community that welcomes them. Partnerships let us reach further and make change last.

We build partnerships around shared goals, honesty and accountability, guided by our values of collaboration and integrity.

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Families and neighbours standing together
Who we partner with

Many ways to work together

Schools and educators

Training, resources and ideas for welcoming learners with special needs into the classroom.

Health and therapy professionals

Clinics, hospitals and practitioners who offer therapy, assessment, referrals or advice.

Businesses and employers

Corporate partners who sponsor programmes, give in-kind support or open doors for mothers building livelihoods.

NGOs and community groups

Organisations and faith or community groups who share our commitment to inclusion.

Government and local leaders

Partners who help us reach families and promote the rights and inclusion of children with special needs.

Donors and funders

Individuals, foundations and institutions who want to invest in lasting, accountable change.

What a partnership can look like

Ideas to start with

  • Joint awareness campaigns that reduce stigma
  • Training and capacity building for teachers, caregivers and community members
  • Referrals and shared services for children and families
  • Skills and livelihood support for mothers
  • Sponsorship of a programme activity or event
  • Donated materials, space, equipment or professional time
Our commitments to partners

How we work

  • Transparency about our goals, activities and use of resources
  • Accountability to families, partners and supporters
  • Respect for the dignity and privacy of every child and family
  • Clear, agreed roles and regular communication
  • Shared recognition of everyone who contributes
How it works

Building a partnership

  1. Introduce yourself

    Tell us about your organisation and what you would like to achieve with us.

  2. Explore together

    We talk about our programmes, the needs of families and where your strengths fit.

  3. Agree the details

    We set clear goals, roles and timelines, and agree how we will report back.

  4. Work, review, grow

    We deliver together, review what is working, and build on it.

Questions

Partnership FAQs

Does a partnership have to involve money?

No. Partnerships can involve skills, time, space, materials, referrals or advocacy as well as funding.

Can individuals or small groups partner with you?

Yes. Professionals, small businesses, schools and community groups are all welcome.

How will we know how our support is used?

We agree reporting with every partner, because we are committed to being transparent and accountable.

Can we partner from outside Tanzania?

Yes. Contact us to talk about what would work for both sides.

Get in touch

Start a conversation

Tell us about your organisation and what you have in mind. We will reply to arrange a meeting or call.

Goes to info@imatterfoundation.or.tz