Twende
Our mission is to empower people to design & make their own technologies that solve community challenges in Tanzania. Our vision is to catalyze a world with more …
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Our mission is to empower people to design & make their own technologies that solve community challenges in Tanzania. Our vision is to catalyze a world with more local solutions to local challenges.
Mission
Our mission is to empower people to design & make their own technologies that solve community challenges in Tanzania. Our vision is to catalyze a world with more local solutions to local challenges.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTwende is a registered community development nonprofit based in Arusha, Tanzania. It is registered with the National Information System (NiS). It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 42/100 for community development charities in Tanzania.
Twende has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 30 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Tanzania is 42/100.
Twende is located in Arusha, Tanzania. Its registered address is PO Box 14760.
Twende is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Tanzania.
Twende has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Registrar of Societies. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Our mission is to empower people to design & make their own technologies that solve community challenges in Tanzania. Our vision is to catalyze a world with more local solutions to local challenges. Twende is classified as a community development organization registered in Tanzania.
Among community development charities registered in Tanzania: Twende's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 is below the peer average of 42/100.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Tanzania, United Republic of under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Twende is registered in Tanzania, United Republic of. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Twende is registered in Tanzania, United Republic of. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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NeutralTwende Maramara: Adrenaline rush as we hike hours deep in the mighty Mau Forest in Bomet - NTV Kenya
Twende Bima Insurance Solution: Integrating Inclusive Insurance into Social Protection Services for Boda Boda Riders - UNDP
Twende Maasai Mara: Experiencing nature’s greatest show - NTV Kenya
Request for Application: Community Resilience Facility Sub Grants (Kenya) - fundsforNGOs
“TWENDE MOMBASA”: Abawanguzi ba Spark TV basimbudde - NTV Uganda
Spark TV gives viewers Mombasa road trip - Daily Monitor
Vodacom’s “Twende Butiama” cycling tour honours Nyerere’s legacy with action - thecitizen.co.tz
Arusha, Kilimanjaro, see the best of the Twende Butiama expedition in 2025 - dailynews.co.tz
19 local organizations to watch: Twende Accelerating Social Innovation - Devex
113 Cyclists embark on epic Twende Butiama cycling tour - dailynews.co.tz
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Quick facts about Twende
- What is Twende?
- Twende is a community development nonprofit organization based in Arusha, Tanzania. Our mission is to empower people to design & make their own technologies that solve community challenges in Tanzania. Our vision is to catalyze a world with more local solutions to local challenges.
- Where is Twende located?
- Headquartered in Arusha, Tanzania.
- Is Twende trustworthy?
- Twende has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Twende's website?
- http://www.twende-tanzania.org
- Are donations to Twende tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Tanzania under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.