Call for Applications: Capacity Strengthening Support for Refugee-Led Organisations in Uganda
About the Award
The Mwangaza Award is an annual initiative established to recognize Tanzanian nonprofit organizations delivering exceptional, sustained, and transformational impact in communities.
The inaugural 2026 edition focuses on Early Childhood Education (ECE) and recognizes organizations that have already demonstrated measurable results.
The award emphasizes proven impact rather than proposals for future projects.
“Mwangaza” means light or illumination in Swahili, reflecting the award’s mission of highlighting organizations creating positive change in Tanzania.
Award Categories
One award will be granted to an organization serving Pwani Region.
One award will be granted to an organization serving Pemba North.
Each winning organization will receive TZS 50,000,000 to strengthen and expand its existing ECE work.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations must:
Be legally registered as a nonprofit organization or NGO in Tanzania.
Be currently authorized to operate.
Deliver Early Childhood Education services in Pwani Region or Pemba North.
Have completed or substantially implemented at least one ECE intervention with documented positive outcomes.
Have an active governing board.
Maintain a bank account in the organization’s legal name.
Be willing to undergo document verification, reference checks, financial due diligence, and site visits where appropriate.
Submit a separate application for each region if applying in multiple regions.
Selection Criteria
Strong applications should demonstrate:
Measurable Impact – credible evidence of positive educational outcomes.
Sustained Results – improvements maintained over time.
Innovation – effective and creative approaches to ECE challenges.
Equity and Inclusion – meaningful support to underserved children and communities.
Community Engagement – involvement of families, educators, community leaders, and stakeholders.
Sustainability – ability to continue and expand impact.
Integrity and Accountability – transparent governance and responsible use of resources.
Selection Process
Applications will undergo:
Eligibility screening.
Verification of organizational registration.
Review of evidence demonstrating positive outcomes.
Independent scoring by at least three judges.
Reference checks.
Governance and financial
due diligence.
Site visits where practical.
Final evaluation based on demonstrated impact rather than organizational size, visibility, or reputation.
Required Information
Applicants will be asked to provide:
Organization details and registration information.
Geographic areas served.
Description of ECE activities and program areas.
Evidence of results and community impact.
Current funding sources.
Organizational challenges, support needs, and future ambitions.
Supporting documents, including registration certificates and evidence of impact.
What Winners Receive
TZS 50,000,000 in unrestricted recognition funding.
National visibility and recognition.
Opportunity to strengthen and expand successful ECE interventions.
Recognition as a leading organization demonstrating transformational impact in Tanzania.
How to Apply
For More Information and Application Details, See; Call for Applications: Capacity Strengthening Support for Refugee-Led Organisations in Uganda
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