About WAJIKI

Women building a safe journey for every girl

Women in Development Efforts is a non-governmental organisation in Dar es Salaam defending the rights of women, children and marginalised groups.

2009Where it began
We believe every girl has the right to reach school and work safely, without being asked for sexual favours. That is why we turn the people closest to her every day into her protectors.

The WAJIKI mission

Our journey

2009

The idea begins

The vision of an organisation defending women and children takes shape.

2014

Formal registration

WAJIKI is registered as a non-governmental organisation.

2018

Safari Salama

The Safari Salama Bila Rushwa ya Ngono campaign launches in Dar es Salaam.

2022

6,000+ drivers

More than 6,000 bodaboda drivers and 4,325 children reached.

2024

Phase six

A new phase launches at Bunju A, running across Kinondoni, Ilala and Temeke.

Mission

To promote and support all efforts to fight gender inequality and poverty through participatory and inclusive approaches.

Vision

A healthy, knowledgeable and democratic Tanzanian society living free from poverty and with gender equality.

Our objectives

Four objectives guide everything we do.

01

End violence

End gender-based violence against women and children.

02

Empower women

Reduce poverty by empowering women economically and socially.

03

Inclusion

Ensure marginalised groups take part in development.

04

Community education

Educate communities on the rights of women and children.

Janeth Mawinza
Leadership

Janeth Mawinza

Director, WAJIKI

Under her leadership the Safari Salama campaign runs across three districts of Dar es Salaam, in partnership with Women Fund Tanzania Trust.

Networks we belong to

  • Network of Organisations against Gender-Based Violence (MKUKI)
  • Women, Constitution, Elections and Leadership network
  • Network of Organisations against Sexual Corruption

Watch the Safari Salama documentary

Hear directly from drivers, students and communities how the Safari Salama campaign against sexual corruption is changing lives in Dar es Salaam.

Our partners

Be part of the safe journey

Reach us on WhatsApp for the official donation details, and help girls reach school and work safely.