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Reuters Institute
BBC Media Action
DW Akademie

Tanzania Media Foundation

Empowering Media · Transforming LivesSince 2010

Strengthening independent journalism across Tanzania through strategic grants, capacity building, and advocacy for media freedom. Join our community of 50,000+ journalists and media professionals.

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Journalist Safety Toolkit

Complete guide for field reporters

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Latest trends & best practices

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The Tanzania Media Foundation is a registered non-profit organization under the laws of Tanzania (Reg. No. 123456789). Tax Exempt Status: 501(c)(3) equivalent. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

A copy of our latest financial report may be obtained by writing to Tanzania Media Foundation, P.O. Box 1234, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, or by calling +255 22 123 4567.

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Community Radio
Grassroots Voices

Amplifying the Rural Majority.

We support the 80% of Tanzanians who rely on local radio for news. Providing equipment, training, and sustainability grants to 150+ community stations.

20M+
Listeners Reached
150
Stations Supported
31
Regions Covered
FM
National Grid

Network Coverage

Lake Zone
45 StationsActive
Coastal
30 StationsActive
Southern Highlands
25 StationsExpanding
Central
20 StationsActive

Total Reach

24 Million

LIVE SIGNAL MONITORING

Financial Sustainability

Our goal is independence. We train stations to transition from 100% grant dependence to a diverse revenue mix within 3 years.

40%
Local Ads
30%
Sponsored Programs
20%
Events/Community
10%
Grants
3yr
Target Plan

Our Support Model

Technical Upgrades

Funding transmitters, solar power systems, and modern studio consoles.

Content Production

Grants for producing civic education programs and local debates.

Sustainability

Training station managers on diversified revenue models beyond ads.

Stories from the Field

Radio Faraja
Shinyanga

Radio Faraja

"Used our grant to install solar panels, cutting power costs by 60% and staying on-air during blackouts."

Pangani FM
Tanga

Pangani FM

"Produced an award-winning series on illegal fishing that led to new local bylaws."

Impact Network
Grant Approved$12,000.00
New ApplicationInvestigative Fund
Applications Open for 2025

Change the
Narrative.

Whether you are a journalist seeking funding, a donor looking for transparency, or a media house needing training—TMF is your platform.