Department of Development

Rev. Yohana Juma Mohammed
Head of Development
Anglican Church of Tanzania

Who We are

The Anglican Church of Tanzania’s Development Services Department (DSD) was established to promote holistic development across the province with the view to facilitate dioceses in pursuing developmental initiatives. Currently, the DSD is specifically working with our dioceses and churches in the areas of:

Church and Community Mobilization Process (CCMP).
Research in conflict transformation with the view to find a biblically-driven solutions
Water for peace initiative.

The department is deeply rooted in biblical values and principles of holistic mission which integrates spiritual, social, economic and environmental issues; while at the same time, responding to poverty, vulnerability and injustice across Tanzania.

What we do

Promoting holistic mission, faith-rooted entrepreneurship and community-led development.

Our Mandate
We work alongside dioceses, parishes, and communities to:

Strengthen household resilience
Empower communities
Promote sustainable livelihoods
Improve health, dignity, and social wellbeing
Advance stewardship, peace and advocacy.

Key program areas

Emergency Response & Humanitarian Support
» Floods, droughts, and disaster response
» Community recovery and resilience building
» Coordination with dioceses during crises.

Community Empowerment & Livelihoods
Church and Community Mobilization (CCMP) Our core community engagement process, through which we: Help communities identify their own needs and local resources, Strengthen relationships within families, parishes, and communities, Empowering communities to take ownership of development, sustainability in the areas of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Entrepreneurship and financial literacy and Resource mobilization and gender equality.

Climate Resilience & Environmental Stewardship
» Climate-smart livelihoods
» Environmental conservation initiatives
» Faith-based climate awareness
» Disaster risk reduction and preparedness

Our Approach

Faith-integrated development
Community-led and participatory methods
Partnership with dioceses and local structures
Strong Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEAL)
Accountability, safeguarding, and transparency

Where We Work

The Development Department operates through the Anglican dioceses across Tanzania, in close collaboration with bishops, diocesan staff, clergy, and community facilitators.

Partnerships

We collaborate with:

International and local development partners
Faith-based organizations
Government institutions
Civil society organizations

Partner With Us
We welcome partnerships that support sustainable, dignified, and faith-rooted development.
Email: yohanamohammed@anglican.or.tz
Phone: +255 754802987
Head Office: Dodoma, Tanzania