TANZANIA LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION

About Us

Building transformational leaders since 2020

Our Mission

To develop, inspire, and mobilize ethical and patriotic leaders by strengthening leadership capacity, promoting good governance and integrity, fostering innovation and lifelong learning, and advancing responsible stewardship for sustainable national development.

Our Vision

An empowered generation of patriotic transformational leaders driving sustainable change.

Our Story

The Tanzania Leadership Foundation (TLF) is a non-governmental, non-partisan, and non-profit organization established on 7th October 2020 (Registration No. 00NGO/R/1373) under the Non-Governmental Organizations Act No. 24 of 2002 (as amended).

Founded by a dynamic generation of Tanzanian young leaders, TLF emerged from a shared conviction that transformational leadership is the cornerstone of national and global progress. The world today faces complex and fast-evolving challenges—ranging from governance crises, unemployment, and climate change to digital disruption—that demand leaders who are proactive, visionary, and purpose-driven.

TLF exists to bridge the leadership gap by nurturing a generation of transformational leaders capable of leading with integrity, creativity, and accountability to achieve sustainable social, economic, and environmental transformation.

What We Do

Tanzania Leadership Foundation exists to nurture transformational, ethical, and patriotic leaders who drive sustainable change…

Our Four Key Pillars

1. Leadership Development

We identify, train, and mentor current and emerging leaders...

2. Democracy & Good Governance

We promote democratic values, ethical leadership...

3. Sustainable Green Leadership

We cultivate leaders who champion environmental sustainability...

4. Reading Culture

We foster a strong reading culture...

Our Core Values

Patriotism

Unwavering commitment to Tanzania’s unity...

Excellence

Highest standards of performance...

Creativity & Innovation

Forward-looking solutions...

Servant Leadership

Responsibility to serve others...

Integrity

Foundation of our credibility...

Accountability

Answerable to our mission...

Transparency

Openness and clarity...

Why These Values Matter

These core values guide how we develop leaders...

A Word from the Chairman

“Leading the Tanzania Leadership Foundation is both a privilege and a profound responsibility…”

Ndg Jabiri Makame
Chairman, Tanzania Leadership Foundation

Our Journey

2020

Tanzania Leadership Foundation established and officially registered.

2021

Launch of the inaugural Uongozi Fellowship program, training 50 young leaders.

2022

Expansion of programs to include youth empowerment workshops across three regions.

2023

Introduction of Green Leadership initiatives focusing on sustainable development.

2024

Digital transformation with online learning platforms and advanced consultancy services launched.