Our Root
HakiElimu (Right to Education) is a registered Non-Governmental Organization, established in 2001 by 13 Tanzanian Founding Members. Our history is rooted in the ambition of the Founding members – “Citizens, if actively involved in education governance, can make a difference in the education sector”.
Today, we are the leading national experts in education, policy analysis, and advocacy. In 2019 we emerged the overall winner of The African Civil Society Excellence Awards, and we also won in two categories, “Strategic Ability and Adaptability” and “Leadership and Governance”.
Our Vision
An Open, Just, and democratic Tanzania where all people
enjoy the right to an education that promotes equity, creativity, and critical thinking.
Our Mission
Seek to facilitate and promote the transformation of education, both in and out of schools by influencing policy-making and their effective implementation; stimulating public dialogue and social change; conducting research, policy analysis and advocacy; and collaborating with partners to advance participation, accountability, transparency, and social justice.
We are committed to the following values:
Commitment to social justice and human rights
Mutual respect and non-discrimination
Gender equity and awareness
Transparency and honesty
Highest ethical standards
Results orientation
Passion for Quality
Accountability
Commitment to reflection and learning
Creativity
Founding Members
Ordinary Members
MANAGEMENT
Our Management is guided by the organization’s vision and mission in implementing the 2022-2026 strategy
John Kalage
Executive Director
Godfrey Boniventura
Head of Programs
Peter Letema
Manager - Support Services and Finance
Irene Kanyankole
Manager - Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
Pius Makomelelo
Manager - Community Engagement and Action
Mwemezi Makumba
Manager - Research, Innovation and Policy Analysis
Magdalena Mlolere
Human Resource and Administration Coordinator