About TEMO - Our Story & Impact

Our Vision

A sustainable Tanzania where communities thrive in harmony with nature, resilient to climate change, and prosperous through environmentally responsible development.

Our Mission

To drive environmental conservation, climate action, and sustainable development through youth engagement, community partnerships, and evidence-based advocacy.

Our Motto

"Empowering Communities. Protecting Nature. Building a Sustainable Tanzania."

Our Journey

A timeline of our growth and impact

2019

Founded

TEMO was established as a youth-led NGO with vision to address environmental challenges in Tanzania.

2020

First Major Project

Launched environmental conservation program reaching 20 communities across 5 districts.

2021

Expanded Operations

Grew team from 5 to 25 staff members and established regional offices in major cities.

2024

Present Day

Operating across 50+ districts with 500+ volunteers and impacting 100,000+ lives.

Our Core Values

Principles that guide everything we do

Sustainability

Long-term environmental and social wellbeing

Inclusivity

Engaging diverse voices and communities

Innovation

Creative solutions to environmental challenges

Partnership

Collaborative approach with stakeholders

Accountability

Transparent and measurable impact

Our Leadership

Dedicated professionals committed to our mission

Founder, Chairperson

Executive Director

Bachelor degree of Geography and Environmental Science

Yusuph Sebastian Mcheri

Secretary of Board TEMO Founder, Chairperson TEMO

Bachelor degree of Comuunity development

Happiness Julius Gambishi

Accountant TEMO

Bachelor degree of ACCOUNTANCY WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Joseph Saiwelo Mwashibanda

TEMO Member

Bachelor degree of Geography and Environmental studies, GIS analyst

Juma kakulu Marcel

Chairman Board of TEMO masters of intergrated sanitation and management.

Bachelor degree of Environmental science and management.

Annastazia Thomas

TEMO Member

Bachelor degree of Environmental management.

Lawi msemwa Burton

secretary TEMO, Founder

Masters of cooperative and community development & Bachelor degree of Geography and Environmental

John Nzelani

TEMO Member

Bachelor degree of Geography and Environmental studies.

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Organizational Structure

Board of Directors

Chair Vice Chair Treasurer Members (3)

Executive Director

Overall management and strategic direction

Program Manager

Program implementation and coordination

Finance Manager

Financial management and reporting

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