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.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar community development in TanzaniaConcerns
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GiveRadar's verified records show Twende with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any community development charities in Tanzania - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Tanzania data
- Its integrity score of 30 is below most of the 6,635 community development charities in Tanzania GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore Tanzania data
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- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTwende is a registered community development nonprofit based in Arusha, Tanzania. It is registered with the National Information System (NiS). GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 30/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Twende is registered with the National Information System (NiS) and 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 and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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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Latest news
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Twende 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
“TWENDE MOMBASA”: Abawanguzi ba Spark TV basimbudde - NTV Uganda
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
Twende Butiama cycling trip begins today - dailynews.co.tz
TWENDE: Towards Ending Drought Emergencies: Ecosystem Based Adaptation in Kenya's Arid and Semi-Arid Rangelands - cifor-icraf
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Most common causes in Tanzania
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Tanzania Ministry of Home Affairs
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
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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.