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CARE TANZANIA HOSTS THE 2024 CARE GLOBAL LEADERSHIP MEETING IN DAR ES SALAAM

CARE Global Leaders. Photo: INFOCUS STUDIO

CARE Global Leaders. Photo: INFOCUS STUDIO

By Edward Charles December 19, 2024

CARE Tanzania hosted over 100 CARE leaders for five days spanning from May 13th to May 17th, 2024. The meeting aimed to propel CARE forward in achieving its Vision 2030 goals and advancing the mission to build the world's most impactful, dynamic, and diverse network of organizations and individuals fighting poverty and standing in solidarity with those in crisis.

On May 13, 2024, the official opening of the Global Leadership Meeting took place at the Hyatt Regency – The Kilimanjaro Hotel in Dar es Salaam. The opening ceremony was graced by the presence of the Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Honorable Philip Isdor Mpango, along with the Minister of Agriculture, Honorable Hussein Bashe, CARE’s President and CEO Michelle Nunn, the representative of the Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner, Eng. Amani Mafuru, and CARE Tanzania’s Country Director, Ms. Prudence Masako.

During the launch, Hon. Dr. Philip Isdor Mpango commended the strong collaboration between CARE Tanzania and the government of the United Republic of Tanzania in transforming the lives of people across the different sectors including Agriculture, Health, Education, Women Economic Empowerment, Climate Resilience and Emergence Response and Preparedness. He outlined four key asks on which CARE Tanzania can focus on working in partnership with the government:

 

  • Supporting innovations around climate change, specifically in adaptation and resilience, focusing on climate-smart agriculture to enhance productivity and yield among smallholder farmers.
  • Empowering women economically through the effective utilization of renewable energy resources.
  • Developing employability and entrepreneurial skills for dropout girls and boys.
  • Promoting community development in child and maternal health, aiming to reduce maternal and infant mortality and morbidity, encourage a balanced diet, and combat childhood stunting through the training and deployment of Community Health Workers.
Photo: INFOCUS STUDIO

The week featured discussions on

  • Monday 13, May – The Road to Vision 2030: CARE’s Journey to Vision 2030, Stories from Country Offices (CARE Tanzania and CARE Nepal), and bringing the locally led agenda to life.
  • Tuesday 14, May – Building the CARE of the Future: Progressing the Program (A discussion around ways CARE is innovating, reimagining, and elevating our programming for deeper for Impact), Navigating Humanitarian Frontiers (A look at the current humanitarian landscape and how CARE is adapting to continue meeting the increasing humanitarian needs of today with speed, agility and deeper impact), Building for the Future: CARE’s Transformation Agenda (An overview of the transformation journey CARE is undertaking to help us build the CARE of the future), and Leadership in Action for CARE’s Workplace Transformation (Learn how CARE leaders can contribute to organizational transformation and impact through key initiatives designed to support leadership teams and foster an empowered and inclusive culture with people at the center)
  • Wednesday, May 15 – Building the CARE of the Future: Power of Effective Partnership (A discussion with external partners on how CARE should transform and position itself to be a more strategic partner and partner of choice for local actors), Inspirational Voice (The Country Director’s Role as Transformation Manager A deeper look at how country directors are embracing CARE’s transformation journey and the opportunities ahead to drive future global impact), and a Conversation with Dolika Banda ( Founding Partner of Mondiale Impact; Former Director at the International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group and CDC Group Plc, UK; CARE Board Member)
  • Thursday, May 16 – On the Horizon: National Directors Panel Discussion (Hearing insights and reflections from National Directors for other CARE Member Partner), The Future of Funding (How CARE is embracing and adapting to the current fundraising landscape to drive future impact to help us become a 1B organization), AI and Digital Transformation at CARE AI’s role as a catalyst for future global impact as part of CARE’s broader digital transformation), The Power of Policy Change (The future of advocacy to effectively leverage CARE’s voice and influence for impact at scale with country governments), CARE’s Brand Transformation (An exciting introduction to CARE’s new brand plat- form and how it will refresh, transform and breathe new life into how we tell the story of CARE), Walk and Talk Hour (A reflection time that consisted of smaller groups of 2-4 leaders to reflect and share what leaders have learned and experienced together during this week), and Shaping the CARE of the Future (An engaging, facilitated group discussion around key areas of CARE’s future journey together)

 

Throughout the meeting CARE Global leaders were also joined by CARE Tanzania partners including U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania Hon. Michael Battle, Hon Ambassador John Ulanga from the Tanzania Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation and Ms. Tahira Nizari, director and co-founder of Kazi Yetu to celebrate the important work we do together.

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2024 CARE GLOBAL LEADERSHIP MEETING IN DAR ES SALAAM

U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania Hon. Michael Battle

After a full week of discussing CARE’s future, the global leaders spent the evening immersed in the vibrant culture of Dar es Salaam celebrating swahili culture, featuring delicious food, bold colors, and rhythmic music. The leaders enjoyed a variety of Swahili dishes, from flavorful pilau to crispy samosas, each bite offering a taste of Tanzania’s rich culinary traditions. Dressed in stunning Maasai attire, they embraced the heritage of this iconic Tanzanian tribe, adding color and meaning to the celebration. The rhythmic drumbeats invited them to dance to the vibrant sounds of Tanzania’s traditional music and cultural dancing, weaving movement and music into a memorable experience. This magical evening gave the global leaders a deeper connection to Tanzania’s culture, inspiring them as they carry these unforgettable memories forward in their work.

 

Thank you to all CARE Leaders for coming together to shaper CARE’s future.

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The 2024 Global Leadership Meeting in Dar es Salaam

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