About PGWOCADE
Local roots. National ambition.
PGWOCADE is a female-led organization founded in 2015 and registered on 16 April 2018 under Tanzania's NGO Act, 2002. We work to create an equal world that advances the rights of girls and women.
2015The year our journey began
Our story
A local idea that grew into a movement.
PGWOCADE was founded by Dr. Jackline Tung’ombe, then a university student, in response to the education gap she witnessed in her Sumbawanga community.
We began as a volunteer movement promoting girls’ education and addressing child marriage in Rukwa. Today, our work connects education, health, protection and economic opportunity—working alongside communities to remove the barriers that keep girls and women from thriving.
Sumbawanga, Rukwa- 2015
A movement begins
A volunteer effort starts in Sumbawanga, focused on girls’ education and preventing child marriage.
- 2018
National registration
PGWOCADE is registered on 16 April as a national organization under Tanzania’s NGO Act, 2002.
- 2023
Reaching four districts
Programs reach girls, young women and community stakeholders across four districts in Rukwa.
- 2024–28
The next chapter
A new strategic plan guides organizational growth and lasting impact for girls and women.
What guides us
Clear purpose. Lasting change.
Our vision, mission and the people at the center of every decision we make.
A society integrating girls and women in the national development agenda.
Young women and girls
We place adolescent girls and young women at the heart of our work—as participants, partners and leaders.
Theory of change
From systemic barriers to lasting agency.
We believe that when girls and young women gain knowledge, services, skills and leadership opportunities—and the people and systems around them become more supportive—they can make informed choices, live safely and participate fully in development.
01The challenge
Connected barriers
Violence, child marriage and pregnancy, education gaps, limited health access and economic dependence restrict girls’ choices.
02What we do
Integrated action
We connect education and protection, sexual and reproductive health and rights, community health and nutrition, and career and economic development.
03Near-term change
Agency and support
Girls build knowledge, confidence, skills and service access; families, schools and leaders strengthen their protection and participation.
04Long-term impact
Girls and women thrive
Girls and young women live healthy and safe lives, achieve their education and economic goals, lead, and are included in the national development agenda.
How we sustain change
Girl-led participationCommunity partnershipEvidence and learningAccountable systems
Our values
How we work matters as much as what we achieve.
These principles shape our relationships with communities, partners and one another.
Integrity
We act with honesty, transparency and respect for the people we serve.
Accountability
We answer to our communities, partners and the outcomes we pursue.
Equality
We believe every girl and woman deserves equal rights and opportunity.
Confidentiality
We protect the information, dignity and trust placed in our care.
Inclusion
We listen to and include diverse voices in the decisions we make.
Leadership rooted in community
Our leadership
Led by lived experience, community connection and belief in girls’ potential.
Dr. Jackline Tung’ombeFounder & Executive Director
Impact at a glance
See our impact Progress you can see, one step at a time.
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AGYW reached through SRHR work
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Reached through education work
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Stakeholders reached
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Rukwa districts reached in 2023
Take part
A better future for girls is built together.
Partner with us to advance health, education, protection and opportunity for girls and women in Tanzania.