Ongoing Projects
Our Projects
From agriculture and environmental restoration to social welfare and international partnerships — discover the work NDO is doing on the ground in Njombe.
Livestock Production
The Caritas organization initiated the dairy cow project (Pass on and pass back)in 1999 to improve the life standard of poor and vulnerable families in Njombe region. This program started with 30 farmers whereby each farmer received one heifer. Currently the project has reached 547 families. This project has helped farmers on the following: 1. The health of beneficiaries have improved thorough drinking milk. 2. Most beneficiaries have maximized their family income by selling extra milk . 3. Increased production of maize, common beans and avocado as a result of using cow manure on their farms.
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Empowering individuals and groups with skills, resources, and market access to grow their livelihoods and build economic resilience.
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Introducing vanilla cultivation as a high-value cash crop to diversify farmer income and connect smallholders to premium markets.
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2026/2027 Current Activities The seedlings produced will be distributed to community members from January to March 2027 for planting. The tree species raised in the nursery include: Lemon Avocado (Parachichi) Sugar Apple Tamarillo Jacaranda Flamboyant (Red Jacaranda) Calliandra Leucaena spp. Mivengi Mlingoti and Pine seedlings are also available and will be distributed according to instructions and guidance from the Caritas offices. 2025/2026 Through Caritas and the NDO of the Catholic Diocese of Njombe, we have successfully established a nursery for fruit tree seedlings and environmental conservation. These seedlings are distributed free of charge to all community members, with the aim of promoting environmental protection under the AGRO-FOREST program. The tree distribution program will begin on 19 January 2026 with the first phase, while the second phase is scheduled to take place in February 2026.
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Providing direct assistance — food, clothing, shelter, and care — to the most vulnerable members of the Njombe community.
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Facilitating group savings, small enterprise development, and vocational skills to help households build sustainable sources of income.
Learn moreVraag & Aanbod Internationaal – VAI
VRAAG & AANBOD INTERNATIONAAL (Supply and Demand International) is a charitable organization in the Netherlands that assists people in developing countries by providing used hand-tools and machines (which have been reconditioned), such as typewriters, simple sewing machines (hand or electric), wheelchairs, computers, hand tools for carpenters, masons, farmers, electricians, bicycle repairmen and motor mechanics. VRAAG & AANBOD INTERNATIONAAL (VAI) supplies self-help groups, vocational training centres and registered development organizations. To apply, you will need to describe your project through answering questions as described in our application form . We, as one of the official intermediaries of VAI in Tanzania, receive applications from institutions and community groups. These applications are reviewed carefully, and once approved, they are forwarded to VAI. The VAI evaluation committee then studies each request and decides which of the requested items can be delivered, depending on availability. Throughout the process, we maintain close contact with both VAI and the applicants to ensure transparency and effective communication. In 2025, we successfully received two containers in separate phases. In January, a 20‑foot container carrying 17 groups of items arrived, and in November, another 20‑foot container carrying 18 groups was delivered. Altogether, 35 groups in different sectors were reached. This program is organized annually to provide equipment to institutions and groups engaged in economic activities. The schedule depends on the size of the container: A 20‑foot container allows annual distribution to average of 15–20 groups. A 40‑foot container typically serves average of 30–40 groups, but in such cases the program usually skips one year before the next delivery. We emphasize that all institutions and groups must follow the established procedures and criteria in order to qualify for these resources, which are intended to strengthen economic development in our communities. Please note that custom clearance charges and all other local costs must be paid by the recipient.
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