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About Okoa New Generation

Empowering youth, women, and persons with disabilities through rights-based, inclusive, and sustainable development programs.

Who We Are

Who We Are

Okoa New Generation (ONG) is a youth- and women-led non-profit organization based in Tanzania, committed to advancing the rights, wellbeing, and opportunities of youth, adolescent girls, and persons with disabilities (PWDs). With more than ten years of experience, ONG empowers marginalized communities to overcome systemic barriers and build dignified, resilient futures through programs in Education, Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, Livelihood Development, Gender Equality, and Disability Inclusion.

Our Core Values

Innovation

Creative solutions for the challenges faced by marginalized groups.

Community Oriented

Strong community engagement to drive sustainable impact.

Integrity

Upholding ethical values and ensuring accountability.

Teamwork

Working together toward a shared vision of change.

Volunteerism

Encouraging active civic participation and service.

Learning Organization

Fostering continuous growth through learning and adaptation.

Our Target Population

Youth

Leadership, vocational training, access to health & economic opportunities, STI education and youth-friendly services.

Adolescent Girls & Young Women

Education, SRHR knowledge, menstrual health, entrepreneurship, safe spaces, mentorship, and digital tools.

Women

Social & economic participation, maternal health, family planning, financial inclusion, women-led groups.

Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)

Accessible education, vocational skills, disability-friendly services, independence, dignity, civic participation, stigma reduction.

Our Approaches

Gender & Inclusive

Full inclusion of youth, girls, and PWDs in all activities.

Empowerment

Strengthen capacity and confidence to challenge systemic barriers.

Rights-Based

Grounded in human rights principles to promote accountability and systemic change.

Partnerships

Collaborate with local & global partners to scale impact.

Business Model

Support youth-led ventures and sustainable income generation.

ONG Board of Directors

Anabahati Joseph Mlay

Anabahati Joseph Mlay

Chairperson

Neema Mgendi

Neema Mgendi

Secretary

Jane Bararukiluriza

Jane Bararukililiiza

Vice Chairperson

Rehema Orgeness Mghamba

Rehema Orgeness Mghamba

Treasurer

Pamela Chogo

Peter Will Hotter

Member

Pamela Chogo

Pamela Chogo

Member

Our Management Team

Neema Mgendi

Neema Mgendi

Executive Director

Nessy Stephen

Nessy Stephen

Finance & Administration Officer

Zawadi Kaaya

Zawadi Kaaya

Program Lead – Education, Gender & Inclusion

Shaban James

Shaban James

Program Coordinator – Livelihoods

John Bura

John Bura

Communication & Outreach Officer

Kochecha Heriel

Kochecha Heriel

Monitoring & Evaluation Lead