MWE Correspondent
The Government of Tanzania has requested Parliament to approve a Tanzanian shillings 76.1 billion (approximately USD 29 million) budget for the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups for the 2025/2026 financial year.
The proposal was presented by Dr. Dorothy Gwajima, the Minister responsible for the docket, during a parliamentary session in Dodoma, the nation’s capital. The ministry’s mission centers on improving social services, empowering women, and supporting marginalized communities including the elderly, people with disabilities, and children in vulnerable conditions.
“This budget reflects our unwavering commitment to building a more inclusive and just society,” said Dr. Gwajima.
The funding will support five strategic pillars, each aligned with Tanzania Vision 2025 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Key Priority Areas in the 2025/2026 Budget:
- Community Engagement and Development
Expanding citizen participation in local development plans, especially in rural areas, through empowerment and training programs. Learn more about community development. - Support for Non-State Actors
Strengthening collaboration with civil society organizations and local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to boost access to social services. - Gender Equality and Family Welfare
Scaling up national campaigns against gender-based violence (GBV), and promoting economic inclusion for women and girls. The ministry also aims to improve access to justice and protection services. - Special Groups and Social Protection
Providing social safety nets for people with disabilities, the elderly, and street children—sectors often neglected in development frameworks. - Education and Training for Social Workers
Enhancing the quality of instruction and facilities in institutions offering social work and vocational training for community outreach professionals.
According to Dr. Gwajima, the ministry had already received TSh47.7 billion (about 70% of the 2024/25 allocation) by April 2025, a sign of efficient execution.
The proposed budget also includes programs coordinated with development partners like the European Union (EU), and will be integrated with nationwide campaigns spearheaded by TAMISEMI and President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s broader social protection agenda.
If endorsed by Parliament, this funding is expected to significantly enhance the living standards of underserved communities and contribute to national stability, economic growth, and sustainable human development.
