More than 50 years of capacity development for social transformation.
MS TCDC is a renowned Pan-African training centre, situated in Arusha, Tanzania, unique in our dedication to high-quality capacity development for social transformation.
For more than 50 years, we have delivered high quality capacity development in areas such as: democratic governance, human rights, transformational leadership, gender equality, youth participation and climate change governance.
LIVING GREEN
We acknowledge the climate crisis as one of the most existential of our time. That places an obligation on the Centre to lead by example by pursuing a greening agenda.
This features a shift towards reliance on greener energy sources, use of recyclable materials and in general, strives to minimise our own carbon footprint as much as possible.
THE HEART OF OUR WORK
OUR VISION
A just, democratic, and sustainable Africa.
We envision a just, democratic, and sustainable Africa where inclusive governance, accountable institutions, and active citizen participation form the foundation of lasting peace, equitable development, and shared prosperity. Our vision is driven by the belief that transformative leadership and meaningful social dialogue can unlock the continent’s full potential for current and future generations.
OUR MISSION
Inspiring people to transform societies.
Develop the capacity of young leaders to become transformative leaders and strengthen institutions through facilitating social dialogue, learning interventions, and providing networking space for transformed governance in Africa
OUR VALUES
We have four core values that guide our work:
Accountability: We are answerable and responsible for our actions and positions both to our various partners and the communities in which we serve.
Servant Leadership: In a continent and world where leadership is often misused and abused for the benefit of narrow interests, we deem it crucial to nurture a leadership style that is grounded in service and driven by collective engagement and participation.
Transparency: We place a premium on ensuring that we as well as the leaders we train are steeped in a tradition of open decision-making and implementation processes that can be subjected to public scrutiny.
Equality: The bedrock of a just, democratic, and sustainable Africa is one where every individual, regardless of identity markers like ethnicity, gender, and status, is treated equally and without prejudice. Equality is therefore a crucial value to impart in our emerging leadership corps.
Inspiring Young people to Lead
Drawing on curated African-led knowledge, the Centre is working with young people to develop novel, solutions-oriented, and forward-looking alternatives that guide and inspire more young people to offer themselves for leadership and representative positions.
Deeper Democracies
Providing safe and conducive spaces and platforms through which young leaders, representatives, and other duty bearers can interact with citizens on public policy, to ensure that interventions are people-centred and responsive to needs.
Climate Justice
We create a climate justice movement that is rooted in the global south societies, driven by a generation of young people who organise and demand accountability, and public and private sectors that are ready to finance adaptation, and implement real solutions.
LET US WORK TOGETHER
Joining forces to build capacities and inspire more.
Our goal is to inspire as many people as possible. We are always looking for new partners and allies to help us achieve this dream together. We work in close cooperation with many organisations and networks all over the world. Being a MS TCDC partner means working together in an active relationship that enables both parties to achieve greater results.
OUR PARTNERS
