Relight Wings Foundation
About Relight Wings Foundation

About Relight Wings Foundation

Champions for Change

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to creating sustainable impact in communities. Through our various programs and partnerships, we work tirelessly to address social challenges, empower individuals, and build a brighter future for all. Relight Wings Foundation works with vulnerable and marginalized communities to promote social equity, sustainable livelihoods, climate resilience, quality health, environmental stewardship, and humanitarian action across Tanzania.

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Building Excellence Through Vision, Mission & Values

Our Foundation

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Our Mission

To empower communities and transform lives through innovative, evidence-based and inclusive solutions that promote social equity, sustainable livelihoods, climate resilience, health, environmental stewardship, humanitarian action and policy influence.

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Our Vision

A just, inclusive, resilient and sustainable world where marginalized communities have equal opportunities to thrive, live with dignity and contribute to prosperous, healthy and environmentally sustainable societies.

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Our Values

  • Innovation and Excellence
  • Sustainability & Environmental Stewardship
  • Collaboration & Partnership
  • Equity and Social Justice


What We Do

Our Program

Social Inclusion, Protection and Care

Social Inclusion, Protection and Care

Rural Districts

We are committed to restoring hope, dignity, and opportunity for vulnerable women, adolescent mothers, children, youth, and persons with disabilities. Our interventions focus on preventing gender-based violence, ending stigma and discrimination, promoting child protection, and safeguarding vulnerable populations from sexual exploitation, abuse, neglect, and harmful practices. We also provide comprehensive care, rehabilitation, psychosocial support, and reintegration services for abandoned young mothers and children. Currently, we support more than 12 young mothers and 14 vulnerable children, with a strategic goal of reaching 100 young mothers and 100 children by 2030.

Economic Empowerment and Sustainable Livelihoods

Economic Empowerment and Sustainable Livelihoods

Rural women

We equip vulnerable women and young people with practical skills, entrepreneurial knowledge, and productive resources that enable them to achieve economic independence and decent employment. Through vocational education, climate-smart agriculture, and enterprise development, beneficiaries gain sustainable income-generating opportunities. Our training programs include tailoring, shoe making, hairdressing, baking, soap and detergent production, carpentry, mushroom cultivation, poultry farming, urban gardening, agribusiness, retail management, and entrepreneurship supported by business mentorship and start-up seed capital. Currently, over 50 young people are enrolled in various vocational and agricultural skills development programs and we expect to reach over 500 by 2030

Equitable Health Access and Community Well-beingWomen's Training

Equitable Health Access and Community Well-beingWomen's Training

Costal Region

We promote universal access to quality, affordable, and inclusive healthcare services for underserved communities. Our health interventions strengthen both community health systems and healthcare institutions through innovative financing and capacity development. Key initiatives include: • Community and group health insurance schemes • Medical treatment sponsorship for vulnerable individuals • Capacity building and continuous professional development for healthcare workers • Provision of essential medical equipment, supplies, and health facility infrastructure support • Health promotion, disease prevention, and community health education

Education and Child Development

Education and Child Development

Rural villages

Education is a powerful pathway out of poverty. We work to ensure that every child and young person has equitable access to quality learning opportunities regardless of their socioeconomic background. Our education initiatives include: • Educational scholarships and sponsorship for vulnerable children and youth • School feeding programs that improve attendance and learning outcomes • Provision of learning materials and assistive educational technologies • Vocational education and life-skills development • Teacher professional development and capacity strengthening • Construction, rehabilitation, and improvement of schools and vocational training centres

Water, Climate Action and Environmental Sustainability

Water, Climate Action and Environmental Sustainability

Rural Region

We build resilient communities by improving access to safe water while promoting environmental stewardship and climate resilience. Our integrated environmental programs contribute to sustainable natural resource management and community adaptation to climate change through: • Access to safe and reliable drinking water • Climate change mitigation initiatives • Community-based climate adaptation strategies • Ecosystem restoration and landscape rehabilitation • Biodiversity conservation and environmental protection • Environmental awareness and sustainable resource management

Policy Advocacy, Governance and Institutional Development

Policy Advocacy, Governance and Institutional Development

Rural Communities

We influence policies, strengthen institutions, and promote inclusive governance that advances sustainable development and social justice. Through evidence-based advocacy and strategic partnerships, we support governments, civil society, and communities in creating enabling environments for lasting change. Our work includes: • Policy research and advocacy • Legislative and institutional reform support • Behaviour changes communication and social transformation • Capacity strengthening for public and private institutions • Stakeholder engagement and multi-sectoral partnerships • Influencing evidence-based decision-making for inclusive and sustainable development



Our Team

Meet Our Experts

ALICE RAFIKIEL SIBHOTI

ALICE RAFIKIEL SIBHOTI

Executive Director

NAOMI L. SIBHOTI

NAOMI L. SIBHOTI

Chief Operational Officer (COO)

SAMSON M. FONGO

SAMSON M. FONGO

Director of Finance and Administration

MARTIN A. KIDUDU

MARTIN A. KIDUDU

Director of Innovation, Resource Mobilisation, Monitoring and Evaluation (DIRME)

NEEMA LUCAS MAKURU

NEEMA LUCAS MAKURU

Director of Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (DGESI)

SOFIA E. DALTON

SOFIA E. DALTON

International Volunteer Coordinator

2

Years of Impact

50

Communities Served

10000

Lives Touched

500

Active Volunteers



Community Driven

Solutions designed with local input.

Measurable Impact

Data-driven approach to results.

Sustainable

Long-term solutions, not quick fixes.



What We do to Protect & Empower Communities

Program & Portfolio

Children Protection

14 vulnerable children, with a strategic goal of reaching 100 children by 2030

Children Protection

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Economic Empowerment

Currently, over 50 young people are enrolled in various vocational and agricultural skills development programs and we expect to reach over 500 by 2030.

Economic Empowerment

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Equitable Health Access

Our health interventions strengthen both community health systems and healthcare institutions through innovative financing and capacity development.

Equitable Health Access

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Education Initiatives

School feeding programs that improve attendance and learning outcomes , provision of learning materials and assistive educational technologies • Teacher professional development and capacity strengthening

Education Initiatives

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Water & Climate Action

Access to safe and reliable drinking water • Climate change mitigation initiatives • Community-based climate adaptation strategies

Water & Climate Action

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Policy Advocacy, Governance and Institutional Development

Policy research and advocacy • Legislative and institutional reform support • Behaviour changes communication and social transformation • Capacity strengthening for public and private institutions • Stakeholder engagement and multi-sectoral partnerships • Influencing evidence-based decision-making for inclusive and sustainable development

Policy Advocacy, Governance and Institutional Development

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Tailoring  Skill Training

Young women trained life skills

Tailoring Skill Training

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Cooking Training

women and young women

Cooking Training

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Children Protection

Life of Children served

Children Protection

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Community Leader
Major Donor
Volunteer
Testimonial

Community Leader

Partner

Their work has transformed our village. We are forever grateful for the support.

Major Donor

Supporter

Efficient, transparent, and truly impactful. Proud to support this organization.

Volunteer

Team Member

An inspiring place to volunteer. You can really see the difference you make.



Awards & Recognitions

Our Achievements

2023 - Impact Award

NGO Forum

Recognized for outstanding community work.

2024 - Transparency Excellence

Charity Watch

Highest rating for financial transparency.

2025 - Best Environmental Project

Green Summit

Innovation in conservation.



Industries

Industries We Serve

Education Healthcare Environment Human Rights Youth Development Economic Empowerment Education Healthcare Environment Human Rights Youth Development Economic Empowerment


Frequently Asked Question

You May Ask

85% of all donations go directly to program activities, with 15% for admin.
Yes! We have many volunteer opportunities available. Contact us to join.
Yes, we are a registered non-profit and provide receipts for tax purposes.
We operate in 5 regions across the country, focusing on rural underserved areas.
Absolutely. We can direct your donation to a specific program of your choice.

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