Collaboration between two prominent non-governmental organizations, DON BOSCO and TANGSEN, has flourished with the signing of a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday 15th November 2024 aimed at advancing Gender Inclusion. This partnership brings together the DON BOSCO Planning and Development Office and the Tanzania Gender and Sustainable Energy Network (TANGSEN), both of which share a commitment to empowering marginalized communities.

Since the signing of the MoU, the collaboration will make significant strides in promoting Gender Equality and sustainable development. The two organizations have worked closely to design and implement programs that ensure Youth, Women and Girls are equipped with the skills and resources needed to thrive in energy-related sectors, as well as in broader community development efforts.

Through joint initiatives, such as training workshops, awareness campaigns, and community outreach, the partnership has fostered an inclusive environment where gender equity is not only prioritized but actively pursued. This continued cooperation between DON BOSCO and TANGSEN will serve as a model for other organizations seeking to drive social change through collaborative efforts.

TANGSEN, in partnership with the Ministry of Energy (MoE) and key energy nexus sectors, has successfully revitalized the Technical Working Group (TWG), originally established in 2018. This revitalization is a significant step toward advancing the development of the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Gender Action Plan (GAP).

The inaugural meeting, held on 26 November 2024 at the African Dream Hotel in Dodoma, which brought together representatives from three pivotal ministries: The Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Elderly, and Children, and the President’s Office for Regional Administration and Local Government. Additionally, key affiliated institutions under the Ministry of Energy participated, including the Petroleum Bulk Procurement Agency (PBPA), Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA), Rural Energy Agency (REA), Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA), Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO), and Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC).

As a unified TWG, these team members are dedicated to reviewing the SEforALL GAP and GMGs to address pressing Energy and Gender challenges. The workshop achieved significant milestones, such as fostering enhanced private sector engagement in initiatives aligned with the TWG’s objectives.