About JamiiForums

Welcome to JamiiForums

JamiiForums (JF) is a Social Enterprise based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania that advocates and promotes Civil and Digital Rights, Social Justice, Accountability, Democracy and Good Governance.

Our Vision:

Netizens making Informed Decisions

Our Mission:

Building an Inclusive Digital Community while extending and promoting Access to Quality and Credible Information

Our Cour Values:

• Freedom of Expression: Upholding the fundamental right for all to articulate their views, whether spoken or written
• Respect: Valuing the perspectives of partners, stakeholders, and team members by actively listening, communicating kindly, and fostering a culture of mutual regard
• Credibility: Embodying reliability and maintaining high standards in every facet of our work, reflecting a deep sense of duty and care. We seek to establish the truth and are committed to achieving due accuracy in all our output
• Collaboration: Leveraging the power of collaboration by uniting diverse partners and stakeholders, sharing expertise, and coalescing around shared objectives. We believe and practice the multi-stakeholder approach to reaching our goals through forming strong partnerships aimed at achieving significant positive results
• Resilience: No matter the hardships, we will never give up our course or our determination to advocate for a society whose citizens enjoy their full rights to freedom of expression and access to high quality information
• Privacy: Respecting and valuing the confidentiality of information from our vast community of stakeholders, always grounded in human-rights-centered privacy principles

Our AIM

We aim at Creating a more informed citizenry, a more responsive government and increased citizen participation in various development agendas (political participation, governance, livelihood, digital economy)

Our Approaches

• 1: Create open, inclusive, safe and secure spaces for meaningful conversations for democratic action
• 2: Encourage people to embrace their role as citizens and hold inclusive, meaningful and honest conversations
• 3: Work with like-minded partners (CSOs, Govt, Private Sector and Development Partners) to ensure participative methods that are citizen-centric
• 4: Collaborate with like-minded partners to create and implement innovative democratic methods or governance, both within and beyond traditional government structures
• 5: Strengthen capacities of Civil Society and Media in modern citizen-centric advocacy approaches to democracy, human rights, rule of law, accountability, tolerance, as well as peace and security

Our Interventions

• Critical Digital Infrastructure Protection and Innovation: Strengthening the underlying infrastructure ensures that our platforms remain consistently reliable and perform seamlessly, even during surges in traffic or critical times where access to information is paramount. It ensures that our platforms remain vital, safe and secure spaces for informed decision-making, the promotion of free expression, and the dissemination of credible information in an age where digital integrity is crucial
• Citizen and Media Empowerment (Digital Democracy): We aim at being the leading catalyst in promoting digital democracy, enabling informed conversations, and ensuring that both online and offline engagements amplify citizen voices. We create Safe Spaces for Public Engagement, Enhance Media Capacity and Integrity, Facilitate Constructive Citizen-Government Dialogue and Bridge Online and Offline Engagements. This intervention supports citizen-centric solution-based storytelling and creation of more meaningful local content generation through the "Stories of Change" initiative, highlighting transformative narratives that inspire civic action and awareness. Solutions like JamiiCheck, offer possibilities to track and analyze data in real time in countering mis- and disinformation. By quickly debunking false claims and disseminating corrections, we uphold our commitment to providing only verified, credible information through citizen-centric approaches. Solutions like FichuaUovu> solidifies our role in promoting accountability. By offering a safe, encrypted space for whistleblowers to report corruption and misconduct, the platform empowers individuals to contribute to transparency without fear of reprisal.
• Governance and Accountability (Strategic Collaborations): As a non-state actor committed to enhancing democratic practices, we understand that sustainable development and good governance hinge on a well-informed and active citizenry, responsive governmental institutions, and cohesive collaborations among diverse stakeholders. This strategic intervention lays out an ambitious blueprint for promoting a participatory culture where citizens and authorities engage collaboratively to advance governance and accountability.
• Digital For Development (D4D): This intervention is aimed at strengthening citizens’ digital resilience, enhancing digital literacy, protecting the right to privacy, and ensuring digital inclusion. This reflects our commitment to ensuring that digital rights are upheld as a cornerstone for sustainable social, economic, and democratic growth. As Africa continues its transformative journey into the digital age, we are committed to leveraging technology as an enabler, connector, and equalizer to unlock new frontiers in trade and investment. We champion digital transition, technological innovation, and the creation of internet-enabled solutions that empower businesses, communities, and development partners to thrive in African markets.
• Youth Engagements (Jamii Youth): Engaging Youths in Secondary Schools, Universities and Political parties in shaping future leaders in areas of Accountability, Governance and Democracy related issues

Some Team members with Visitors from EU Delegation and Germany Embassy in Dar es Salaam

Our Board Members

Mr. Maxence M. Melo Executive Director Maxence, our Executive Director serves the Board's Secretary. Maxence Melo is enthusiastic, creative and passionate about promotion and protection of Freedom of Expression and Privacy. Maxence has played an enormous role in revolutionizing digital story-telling in promotion of Transparency and Accountability in Tanzania. He is a recipient of various awards including the 2019 International Press Freedom Award by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Online Freedom of Speech Champion in Tanzania 2018 by Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) and the Daudi Mwangosi Award (2019) by UTPC - for Promotion of Media Freedom in Tanzania.

Mr. Joseph Ngwegwe Boarch Chairperson

Dr. Aikande Kwayu Vice Chairperson

Mr. Agapiti Manday Board Member

Dr. Florence Rutechura Board Member

Mr. Michael Kyande Board Member

Key Staff

Ms. Ziada Seukindo Programs Manager - Ms. Ziada leads JamiiForums' Programs Department which oversees all organization project implementations.

Mr. Anthony Almasi Finance Manager - Mr. Anthony heads the Finance Department and has been working tirelessly to make sure all programs are excuted according to approved budgets

Dr. Patricia Boshe Head Research and Development - Dr. Boshe holds a PhD in Law with focus on Data Protection. She is a Policy analyst, a Researcher and Tech Consultant

Our Office Location and Contacts

• Location: Plot 447, Avocado Street, Kawe, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
• Postcode: 14111
• Phone: +255 743 440 000
• Email: support@jamiiforums.com