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Our Profile “The Power of Humanity” Our Profile “The Power of Humanity” A Well Functioning National Society “The Power of Humanity” Our Guiding Principle……! All activities and related undertakings of the TRCS are guided by the International Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross/Red Crescent movement Humanity Impartiality Neutrality Independence Voluntary Service Universality Unity 1 Message from the Secretary General It is my pleasure to welcome you to Tanzania Red Cross National Society. First and foremost I would like to express my most sincere appreciation to the TRCS Governance, Management, Staff, Volunteers and Members in general for their dedication, hard work and commitment which have made the Tanzania Red Cross Society a trusted and dependable Institution in the provision of humanitarian services to the needy communities across the country. The Tanzania Red Cross is a member and volunteer based Organization. Volunteers are key to the implementation of humanitarian services in the country. Development efforts of the Tanzania Red Cross today are totally attributed to the tireless work of our volunteers. I have myself been a volunteer to the Tanzania Red Cross and I am deeply proud that I have been able to make this contribution together with you and countless others to make a difference to our country and the world. This is the “Power of Humanity”. Tanzania Red Cross Society today places great emphasis on building strong partnerships and networking as an invaluable resource, which is necessary in order to achieve our humanitarian objective of alleviating human suffering. The society, over the years, has managed to widen its partnership base, encompassing both traditional partners within the Red Cross Movement and outside. We greatly value the contribution of all our partners, both local and international, which depicts the “Power of Humanity”. In this profile you will find some highlights on our institutional capacity, major programmes, major areas of work and the National Society Governance structure. I am delighted to welcome you to our National Society, a place where every individual matters because you are the “Power of Humanity”. Regards, Julius R. Kejo Secretary General 2 Background The Tanzania Red Cross Society (TRCS) was established as an independent National Society (NS) by an Act of Parliament No. 71 of December, 1962. Before that the Society operated in the country as a branch of the British Red Cross, in the then British colony of Tanganyika since 1949. It was recognized and admitted to the membership of the International Federation of the Red Cross Society and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in 1963 The NS undertook its first major development programme between1973- 1978. This programme, which was supported by the Finish Red Cross and the Federation, (then the LEAGUE of Red Cross/Red Crescent and Sun Societies), helped the society to establish its first infrastructure of offices and activities at regional and sub-regional levels. This structure is the backbone of all activities in the society and the source of members and volunteers today. In the 1980s, apart from other several bilateral supports, TRCS participated in a Federation development initiative which involved NSs in the Southern Africa region. The programme, which was known as the Southern Africa Programme (SAP), aimed to strengthen the NSs in the region to respond to problems related to frequent droughts and refugees influxes from wars of liberation in the region. Substantial benefits accrued to the NSs, including building up staffing levels, training and development of basic organizational structures, management systems and procedures. 3 Background……! In the 1990s the Society had gained good organizational and management grounds and began to undertake large programmes. Key programmes included the 10 year (1989 – 1999), Danish Red Cross supported programme to address HIV/AIDS Health Care in and out of schools in Kagera region, Youth Family Life Education in and out of schools in ten regions and the large relief operation on refugee influxes from Rwanda, Burundi and DRC (between 1994 - 2015) funded/supported by BPRM, ECHO, IFRC, ICRC, PNS, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNFPA and others. To date, the TRCS is still a key operator in the ongoing refugee operation in Western Tanzania. In the early 2000s, TRCS further gained from a five year American supported HIV/AIDS Project (TOGETHER WE CAN) carried out in several regions followed by Building Community Resilience (BCR) program in Geita; Blood Safety Programme supported by PEPFAR through CDC, the USAID funded 30 months programme on Strengthening of Tanzania’s Disaster Preparedness capacity, which further augmented the Society’s ability; the LIFE program funded by USAID through EGPAF; the Global malaria funded program; the PEPFAR through CDC funded 5 years CBHS/OVC program in 8 regions; Food Security programs funded by French Red Cross and Spanish Red Cross. The Tanzania Red Cross Society Strategic Planning process in the TRCS began in the late 1990s, with the last plan being in 2014 -2016. Though most of these plans were partially implemented due to often inadequate and erratic support, significant achievements have been made over the years both in programming and organizational development. TRCS is now the largest and most dependable local partner in delivering humanitarian services in Tanzania. 4 Mission & Vision Mission To mobilize resources through the power of humanity towards improving the situation of the most vulnerable in Tanzania Vision Tanzania Red Cross Society as a strong, credible and dependable national institution that supplements government efforts in achieving social and economic justice and growth through the provision of effective humanitarian services in the country. 5 Mission & Vision In order to realize its Mission and Vision, the National Society has adopted the Global Agenda with the four goals as follows: The Goals One Reduce the number of deaths, injuries and impact from disasters Reduce the number of deaths, illnesses and impact from diseases and public Two health emergencies Increase local community, civil society and Red Cross Red Crescent capacity Three to address the most urgent situations of vulnerability Promote respect for diversity and human dignity, and reduce intolerance, Four discrimination and social exclusion 6 Our Structure Governance Our Governance Structure comprises The General Assembly is the highest organ of representation and governance. The National Executive Committee implements the decisions of the General Assembly. The Board is responsible for overseeing the day to day implementation of decisions made by the National General Assembly and National Executive Committee. A similar structure exists at Regional and Sub-regional levels. Our Management The National Secretariat Is headed by the Secretary General who is the Chief executive Officer of the Society. The Secretary General is assisted by the Deputy Secretary General who is the head of programmes. Under them four directorates exist. These are: Organizational Development, Disaster Management, Health and Care Services, Finance and Administration 7 Our Current Capacity We are present almost countrywide. Currently it has a total of 23 regional branches; (18 in the mainland and 5 in Zanzibar and Pemba out of 26 regions). It has more than 250 sub branches and a strong force of over 25,000 volunteers and members scattered all over the country. The Society currently has a total of 50 employed staff at the headquarters and over 300 staff in ongoing different projects countrywide. 8 Our Current Capacity The National HQs is housed in own building and the society has embarked on joint ventures in real estate development on its landed properties as a way to strengthen its local source of sustainable income. Already three buildings; two in Dar es Salam and one in Kilimanjaro are operational though currently the income generated is not meeting the basic operating costs. However the National Society was compelled to sell part of its apartments from one of the buildings to cover the retirement packages to its retired staff on compulsory retirement age in 2016, and the outstanding government tax liability (PAYE) for refugee program staff. The National Society has policies as well as administrative and management systems manuals in human resource, finance, procurement, communication etc which are being implemented to ensure standardized and best practice. External auditing of all programmes financial accounts are up to date and a few years back- log of non-project accounts is being worked on. The TRCS HQs has presently four full-fledged departments, employing about 50 personnel. The departments are: Health Services Disaster Management Organization Development Finance and Administration These departments discharge their duties under the Secretary General. The Society has active network to all regions in Tanzania-Mainland and Zanzibar. Over 500 employees on short term contracts in these regions as regional officers and Project staff. Total membership stands at about 20,000 in more than 400 community based branches. Active Volunteers are about 30,000 of whom about 40% are women. The Society has democratically elected governance from the regional to the national level. The governance elections are held in a cycle of five years. The next National General Assembly is expected in 2018. The Board and NEC endorsed the framework of this Strategic Development Plan, to be finally approved by the General Assembly. 9 Major Programme & Areas of Work Today, the
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