SHAKE HANDS YOUTH ORGANIZATION'S HEADQUARTERS' OFFICE.
Shake Hands Youth Organization,(S.H.Y.O) is a Non-Political, Non-Religious and Non-Governmental Organisation(N.G.O) which was made up with an activist, Honorable Mwl. Murasi Abraham Joseph of Dar es Salaam-Tanzania as the idea founder of one part and another part as one among the Governing Board members of the Organization.The establishment of this Organization was in June,2005 whereas the Organization begun to serve in the Community as the community based organization(CBO) and later on, was transformed into a complete Non-Governmental Organization(N.G.O) and got full Official registration from the government.
The Founder of this Organization Network in collaboration with his team from the Governing Board Members of the Organization,came up with the idea of establishing this Organization after discovered that there are a number of people in the community need support or care as they suffer from poverty and diseases.From the founder's conducive idea,the Organisation was well formed and got an official registration from the Registrar of NGO's on 19th December,2007 with the Registation No. 00NGO/0345,under the Ministry of Community Development,Gender and Children.
AREA OF ACTION
The area of action is in the United Republic of Tanzania,especially Mainland Tanzania.
STATUS
This group is a Non- Political,Non-Religious and Non- Governmental Organization for the purpose of carrying out the aims and Objectives specified therein below;-
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES.
The objectives for which the group is established are;-
(i)To spearhead the war against HIV/AIDS pandemic killer disease.
(ii)To create voluntary programs that can support marginalized groups like Orphans,Disabled,Women and Elderly.
(iii)To coordinate development efforts for the purpose of poverty alleviation to Youth and Women
(iv)To coordinate resources and mobilizing efforts for spearheading development efforts of the Youth,Women,Orphans and Disabled.
(v)To help,Unite and Empower Youth in various issues related to Youth.
(vi)To build Youth Capacity inwhich they can participate in decision making.
(vii)To enhance Youth capacity inorder to use and explore their talents through Youth exchange programs,training and work camps so that to have a society where the Youth can play a greater role in development.
(viii)Working together through exchange programmes.
(ix)To cooperate with primary schools,secondary schools,colleges,Universities and Vocational training Schools in Tanzania for the aim of propagating knowledge to the marginalized groups.
(x)To promote moral support for Women and Youth.
(xi)To provide Youth and Women consultancy upon sexual transmitted diseases(S.T.D)
(xii)To establish information Centre based on Youth and Women matters.
(xiii)To conduct training,seminars and workshops concerning of Youth,Orphans and Women Matters.
(xiv)To establish Youth and Women Supportive Fund in various economic activities handled by them.
(xv)Conducting different research to Youth,Women and Orphans based on their development.
(xvi)To link with other International Organisations in development of youth and women.
(xvii)To promote Youth solidarity in our country.
(xviii)To have regular visits to Orphans and Widows' residence as consolation way and giving them any urgent assistance as may be required.
(xix)To encourage and conscietize Youth and Women on issues concern of family planning or family spacing regarding ages.
(xx)To monitor and advice groups on day to day operations ready for profitability and self-reliance.
(xxi)To spearhead the war against drug abuse or substance abuse.
(xxii)To spearhead the war against child labour/child employment.
OFFICIAL LANGUAGES.
The Official Languages of this Organisation are English and Kiswahili.
OUR VALUES
Shake Hands Youth Organization is committed to the following values:-
(i)FAIR
We shall be transparent and honest. We will communicate clearly all that we do whilist adhering to confidentiality protocols.We will work hard to ensure that our services are Non-discriminatory and apply principles of equality at the heart of our service rendering.
(ii)INTEGRITY
The Organization and its staff will practice and advocate integrity in all its forms and in all of our activities.We will fight against corruption both internally and externally.
(iii)RESPECT
We shall promote and practice a culture, where all who come into contact with us are treated with proffessionalism,courtesy and respect at all times.We will seek to empower all who are associated with the organisation in all of our activities.
(iv)QUALITY
We will promote elements by developing a practice and culture based on quality and excellence.We will seek consistently to attain and display high standards of reliability,efficiency and effectiveness.
(v)DIGNITY
The Organization will promote,maintain and respect peoples' dignity regardless their social,economic and physical circumstances as well as racial differences.
(vi)LEARNING
We will create environments and mechanisms in which we value learning and sharing of lessons learnt with whom we serve.
OUR MOTTO OR SLOGAN
OUR MOTTO IS BASED ON:-Youth in collaboration for fighting against HIV/AIDS and burying poverty, OR (Shakehands Youth Organization:-Sauti ya jamii ya kupinga Umaskini na Kumkomboa mnyonge).
DEPARTMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION
The following are the departments of the Organization as outlined below:-
(i)Department of youth and women
(ii)Department of Orphans,Widows,Disabled and Elderly
(iii)Education and Vocational Training Department(Schools,Colleges and Universities)
(iv)Health Department (HIV/AIDS in focus)
(v)Micro-credits and Financial department
(vi)Department of Good Governance
(vii)The Media and Communication Department
(viii)Environmental and Natural resources Department