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TACOSODE is an abbreviation for Tanzania Council for Social Development formerly known as National Council for Social Welfare Services. Its head quarter is in Dar es Salaam.
Registered in February 1965 as voluntary coordinating body for NGOs in the country, later it changed its focus from a welfare orientation to social development; with the new name adopted in 1987. TACOSODE was registered under the Societies Ordinance CAP 337 of 1954 with Registration No. SO. 4948 dated 30th October 1987. Following the enactment of the New NGO Act No. 24 of 2002, TACOSODE received Certificate of Compliance No. 1491 dated 3rd June 2005 from the Registrar of NGOs in the Ministry of Community Development Gender and Children Affairs.
Improving the capacities of Civil Society Organizations to deliver quality services through training, networking, policy analysis, lobbying and advocacy.
Capable CSOs Working for Social Justice
Committed to creating meaningful impact in the areas of Governance and Accountability, Health—including HIV and Mental Health, Women and Youth Development, Environment and Climate Change, and the Rights of People with Disabilities and other marginalized groups.