Collaboration and Support

Woman at work - Ndoto in Action, Arusha, Tanzania
Meeting - Ndoto in Action, Arusha, Tanzania

Community
Partnership Model

Our work is built on strong collaboration with all key stakeholders who make every project possible. Ndoto in Action works closely with:

Local Ownership

Community members are the owners of our projects. Local ownership ensures sustainability.

Collaborative Decision Making

Engaged in decision making, providing feedback and setting project priorities for the school

Shared Contribution

They contribute 10% of total projects through voluntary manual labour

Co- Design Approach

We co- design projects with partner schools and community members

We collaborate with communities, local government authorities, and stakeholders across education and health to support safer, healthier, and more effective learning environments for children.

How a project works

Every project starts with the school and its community. Together with teachers, parents and local leaders, we agree on the priorities and then co-design the solution. Communities contribute 10% of each project through voluntary labour, and they own the finished classroom, tank or garden. This shared ownership keeps our projects working long after construction ends.

See examples on our projects and partner schools pages, or read how parents at Umoja run the school garden.