About usAbove all, we believe that real change is possible and that tomorrow doesn’t have to be like today.
Children Companion Organization is a Multi-Sectorial Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) registered to operate at a National level in Tanzania Mainland with its main offices at Monduli District, Arusha Tanzania. It is autonomous, non-partisan, non-religious and non-political organization based on non-profit making, voluntary and social works.
Children Companion Organization protects children’s against the worst forms of child abuse by taking an active role for social change through education and resource development.
Core Values
Transparency
A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity. We aim to remove that by being open to all activities.
Accountability
In our organisation, accountability is answerability to both individual and organisation. We take responsibility for our decisions and actions.
Sustainability
We focus on meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future staff, donors, beneficiaries and society in general to meet their needs.
Integrity
We practice being honest and showing consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values.
Focus Areas
Children Companion Organization is joining the call made by governments, companies, organizations and communities to help make the fulfilment of the CRC a reality for children in rural areas around the world. Each and every child deserves to have a safe and healthy childhood that supports him or her to grow and thrive. Working with stakeholders at every level produces holistic, effective and sustainable solutions. It will not be solved alone, but together we are up for the challenge.
Protection of children’s rights and expanding their opportunities to reach their full potential as well as improving community understanding of issues relating to child rights.
We provide the conditions, training and resources needed for the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being of children affected by the negative influences of child maltreatment. These necessary basic resources include food, clean water, sanitation, education, medicine, and physical and emotional security.
To empower, promote, defend and advocate for young people and vulnerable group’s rights towards development and informed choices.
To improve community understanding on how families, schools, community itself and peer groups influence young people’s behavior in terms of school performance, mental health and substance use.