2001–Present
Years of service and community delivery
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Community-led entrepreneurship & environmental conservation
CADECT supports women, youth, elders, people with disabilities, and communities through training, mobilization, and practical programs that strengthen livelihoods while protecting the environment.
Registered NGO
Reg. 000015244 • Since 2001
Head Office
Arusha, Tanzania
Past partners
Sida • UNDP • U.S. Embassy (TZ) • TANAPA • IFAD
Transparency
Governance • reporting • safeguarding
About
About CADECT
CADECT is a registered NGO in Tanzania (Reg. 000015244), based in Arusha, delivering community-led training, livelihoods support, and environmental conservation.
Who we are
CADECT (Community Action for Development, Entrepreneurship, Economic and Environmental Conservation) works with women, youth, elders, people with disabilities and the wider community—starting in Arusha Region and scaling across Tanzania mainland—through entrepreneurship training, conservation, and community wellbeing.
Livelihoods & entrepreneurship
Environmental conservation
Community wellbeing
Child rights awareness
Vision
To attain socio-economic development with improved living standards, reduced unemployment and poverty in sustainable physical and human environments.
Mission
To contribute to socio-economic development and improved living standards of target groups through gender-sensitive income-generating activities, training, and sustainable utilization of natural resources.
Registration
NGO Reg. 000015244 • Since 2001
Head office
Arusha City, Tanzania
Target groups
Women, youth, elders, disabled & wider community
Coverage
Arusha • Manyara • Kilimanjaro • Tanzania mainland
Credibility
Past partners & collaboration highlights
A selection of institutions and programs CADECT has worked with in the past.
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U.S. Embassy (Tanzania)
Sida
UNDP
TANAPA
Arusha National Park
IFAD
RELMA
TANALEC
- Training & practical demonstrations (stoves, water, farming, value addition)
- Environmental conservation & restoration (nurseries, tree planting)
- Community wellbeing initiatives (including HIV/AIDS education where applicable)
- Partner-aligned reporting and documentation
Collaboration notes
Training on making improved stoves, how to harvest rainwater, organic farming, tree planting, and entrepreneurship skills such as honey processing and making tomato and chili sauce.
Training on constructing toilets (short-term/improved “Ablution” toilets) in Mti Mmoja village, together with tree planting.
Tree planting in Ngongongare village, and construction/training on improved stoves.
HIV/AIDS education; construction/training on improved stoves; use of traditional/organic remedies in agriculture; soil and water conservation education (water runoff control) in Mnenia village; and establishing tree and fruit nurseries.
Supplied the office with computers.
Training on environmental conservation and agriculture in Majengo village and Magomeni (Mto wa Mbu); professional poultry keeping; organic farming; how to build rainwater-harvesting tanks; and tree planting at Lake Miwaleni.
A project to establish nurseries for fruit trees and other tree species.
Training on organic farming, improved stoves, rainwater harvesting, and various environmental conservation methods.
Programs
What we do
Practical programs delivered through training, mobilization, group formation, and conservation action.
Entrepreneurship skills, CIG/SACCOS strengthening, poultry and beekeeping, and value-addition pathways linked to sustainable livelihoods.
Tree nurseries, tree planting, ecological sanitation, improved stoves, and rainwater harvesting support.
Community learning and awareness initiatives, including HIV/AIDS education where applicable, designed for resilience and safer livelihoods.
Community education to reduce child abuse risks, prevent early marriage and FGM, and support school retention through outreach.
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Mobilize
Engage & assess priorities
02
Train
Build practical skills
03
Implement
Support groups & action
04
Report
Evidence & transparency
How we work
Community-first delivery with training, implementation support, and clear reporting.
01
Mobilize & assess
Community engagement to identify priorities and agree on action plans.
02
Train & strengthen skills
Seminars, workshops and targeted skills for sustainable livelihoods.
03
Implement & support groups
Formation of groups and follow-up support for long-term adoption.
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Measure & report
Evidence-based reporting aligned with partner expectations.
Trust
Trust & transparency
Safeguarding, reporting, and governance clarity for partners and stakeholders.
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Evidence-based reporting Clear indicators, timeframes, locations, and definitions — backed by evidence.
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Safeguarding first Policies that protect communities, youth, volunteers, and partners.
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Governance clarity Structured oversight and a partner-ready approach to documentation and accountability.
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Impact
Impact snapshot
A quick view of what we measure and report — designed to help partners and donors understand where support goes.
4 Pillars
Livelihoods • Environment • Wellbeing • Child Rights
4-Step Delivery
Mobilize • Train • Implement • Report
8 Institutions
Past partner collaborations highlighted
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Together, we can make a difference.
Your support funds trainings, environmental conservation action, and sustainable livelihood programs.
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Partner with CADECT
We welcome partnerships, volunteers, and donors who share a commitment to entrepreneurship development and environmental protection in Tanzania.