2025 CSOs Week heads brighten Arusha region
DAR ES SALAAM: PREPARATIONS for the 2025 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Week have already begun in Arusha as the region heads to host the week-long event from June 2nd to 6th this year.
The Foundation for Civil Society (FCS) has confirmed today through its Executive Director, Justice Rutenge, who urged citizens to raise their voices by sharing views that will help shape a solid national vision for community and national development.
Rutenge made the confirmation today, April 11, 2025, in Dar es Salaam during the launch of the 2025 CSOs Week, which has drawn over 500 participants.
“CSOs Week has been held for six consecutive years and this is now the seventh year. The aim is to bring together stakeholders from the civil society sector to engage in various development dialogues concerning the future of our country, Tanzania.
On her part, Nesia Mahenge, the Country Director of CBM International and Chairperson of the Civil Society Committees, said the week aims to address challenges facing civil society organizations and explore solutions.
“CSOs fromthe Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar come together each year during this week to assess the work of non-governmental organizations and the development they have brought to our country.
“This year will be different. We are used to holding the event in October in Dodoma, but now it will be in Arusha due to community recommendations—we will not stick to just one region.
READ MORE:
“Let us come together to strategize and allocate funds for community development. Other countries also look at our progress and replicate our achievements in their nations.”
Among the key topics to be discussed are the current situation regarding the United States’ suspension of aid to foreign countries.
However, she emphasized that such issues should not distract them from their mission of addressing challenges within the country.
Meanwhile, Adamsoni Nsimba, Executive Director of the Tanzania Association of NGOs, expressed joy in participating in the CSOs Week launch, saying the event will help protect consumers, build community capacity, and empower citizens with rights, distinct from businesses, while influencing policy and legislation.
