Our Programs

The Tanzania Editors' Forum (TEF) has partnered with the United Nations Tanzania to inform the public about the implementation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Dr. Darius Mukiza, a lecturer and social communication specialist at the University of Dar es Salaam, presented this initiative at the annual meeting of TEF in Dodoma. The partnership aims to achieve this through a series of steps: creating a teaching manual in English and Kiswahili, trai...

The collaboration between TEF and UNICEF-Tanzania marked a significant milestone in the effort to improve media practices related to children's rights and health emergencies. TEF created a training manual that embedded valuable resource for media practitioners, providing them with the tools they need to produce high-quality, sensitive, and responsible journalism. As this initiative finalized, it held a promise of creating a more informed and compassionate media land...

The Tanzania Editors’ Forum (TEF) continues its tradition of fostering excellence in journalism through its annual retreat, a pivotal event for media professionals across the nation. Each year, this gathering provides a platform for editors to engage in deep discussions on pressing issues impacting media professionalism, aiming to find solutions and generate innovative ideas....

The Tanzania Editors Forum (TEF) and Twaweza, a prominent non-governmental organization, organized an Editors Monthly Luncheon event aimed at fostering dialogue and collaboration among media professionals. The luncheon served as a platform for editors to discuss pressing issues related to free expression and civic responsibility, crucial elements in the democratic fabric of Tanzania....

The Tanzania Editors Forum (TEF) in collaboration with UNESCO and other media stakeholders (TAMWA, Jamii Forum, Media Council of Tanzania, Media convergence Nukta Africa, CORI) organize World press freedom day in Tanzania, this annual event, observed on May 3rd, serves as a global reminder of the fundamental principles of press freedom and the importance of an independent media in democratic societies. In this event media stakeholders are ...

The Media Law Advocacy Project represented a significant stride towards achieving meaningful legal reforms in Tanzania’s media landscape. TEF’s efforts have not only highlighted the urgent need for change but have also laid the groundwork for continued dialogue and collaboration between the media and legislative bodies. The support from the Netherlands Embassy has been crucial in advancing this cause, demonstrating the power of international partnerships in promotin...