"Reimagining Civil Society Resourcing In Tanzania" is a scoping study conducted by Susan Njambi Odongo and the Global Fund for Community Foundations (GFCF). The study was part of the Kukuza Uwezo programme, aimed at strengthening the capacity of Disabled People's Organizations (DPOs) in Tanzania and Uganda. The primary objective of the study was to explore alternative and future resourcing strategies to support community-led action and civil society in Tanzania.
The report covers various topics, including:
1. The Current Context of CSO Resourcing: It examines the heavy reliance on foreign funding for civil society organizations (CSOs) in Tanzania and the challenges this dependency creates, such as power imbalances and a lack of local ownership.
2. Alternative Resourcing Models: The study explores existing community-led initiatives and local resource mobilization practices, highlighting the importance of community philanthropy and other local approaches to civil society resourcing.
3. Challenges in the Disability Sector: The report delves into the specific challenges faced by DPOs in securing sustainable funding and resources.
4. Recommendations and Areas of Action: The study provides recommendations for fostering local ownership, promoting alternative resourcing strategies, and ensuring that discussions around shifting power in the civil society sector are inclusive of marginalized communities.
Overall, the report aims to stimulate broader discussions on civil society resourcing in Tanzania, emphasizing the need for local ownership, innovative practices, and the development of community philanthropy as a sustainable approach to supporting civil society.
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