CARITAS KIGOMA
Caritas Kigoma is one of the nine departments under the Development Office. Its main function is to provide humanitarian and social services to the most vulnerable through empowerment.
It focuses on poverty eradication, human dignity, and empowering communities to become agents of change regardless of religion or ethnicity.
Mission
To increase awareness of human rights among vulnerable and marginalized people and improve their livelihoods.
Vision
A just and peaceful society where all people live in dignity and prosperity.
Programs
- Food Security Program
- HIV/AIDS Program
- Water Project
- Women & Gender Development
Food Security Program
The Food Security Program aims to improve the livelihoods of 2,000 households in Kigoma Rural and Kibondo districts.
Activities
- Land preparation and planting
- Improved seed distribution
- Livestock support
- Farmer training
Farmer Field Schools
Farmers are trained in sustainable agriculture through participatory learning.