Our vision is for every child to achieve his/her full potential in life regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.
Children for Life is an international NGO whose mission is to provide children in need with adequate health, nutrition, protection, education, water, and sanitation services, and help them achieve their full potential in life.
We strengthen the resilience of communities, families, and children by working with partners to deliver humanitarian assistance and development services, and to address immediate needs and provide long-term solutions.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Treat all people with dignity and respect; show respect and sensitivity towards gender, cultural, and religious differences; challenge prejudice, biases, and intolerance in society; encourage diversity.
Integrity:
Maintain high ethical standards; take clear ethical stands; keep promises; immediately address untrustworthy or dishonest behavior; resist pressure in decision-making from internal and external sources; and not abuse power or authority.
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Core Values
Our Goals
1
Children regardless of gender enjoy good health:
CFL aims to ensure that Children are well nourished; they are protected from infection, diseases & injury; and Children and their caregivers access essential health services.
2
Children regardless of gender are educated for life:
CFL seeks to ensure that Children can read, write and use numeracy skills; Children make good judgments, manage emotions and communicate ideas. Adolescents are ready to embrace innovation and exploit economic opportunities; and Children can access and complete basic education.
3
Children regardless of gender enjoy positive societal development:
CFL strives to ensure that Children enjoy positive relationships with peers, family, and community members; Children value and care for others and their environment; and Children have hope and vision for the future.
4
Children regardless of gender are cared for, protected from abuse:
CFL seeks to ensure that Children are cared for in a loving, safe family and community environment, protected from abuse, exploitation, and violence.
5
Children regardless of gender are celebrated:
Children are celebrated and registered at birth so that they are not invisible in the society; that they may participate and are respected in decisions that affect their lives, and are involved in resilience-related interventions in order to prevent and manage shocks.
How We Are Led
Children for Life operates under a strong governance and management structure aligned with Tanzania’s NGO Act and international best practices, ensuring accountability, transparency, and effective delivery of our mission.
Our Leadership Structure
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Leads Children for Life’s strategic direction, partnerships, and organizational growth, ensuring programs align with our vision and impact goals.
Programs
& Operations Teams
Design and implement field programs, manage daily operations, and monitor impact across communities.
Implementation Partners
& Specialists
Work alongside Children for Life to deliver technical expertise, community engagement, and scalable solutions.
Provides governance, oversight, and strategic guidance to ensure CFL remains mission-driven, ethical, and accountable.
Board of Trustees
Executive Director
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MEET OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Anselme Cobna Motcho
Executive Director - Children for Life
BIO PROFILE
With expertise backed by 35 years of experience in multilateral development and humanitarian sectors, providing technical assistance, policy support, and programme implementation in support of children’s rights and social-sector systems.
Anselme is a strategic leader in child-focused development and humanitarian programmes. He brings strong expertise in programme management, partnerships, and results-based approaches, ensuring that Children for Life's work aligns with national priorities and international standards while responding to the needs of vulnerable children and communities.
