Our mission
To facilitate the delivery of quality health and education services by member churches in Tanzania through advocacy, capacity building, partnership and cost-effective interventions with compassion and love of Christ.
Who we are
Serving Tanzania's communities through faith & action
The Christian Social Services Commission is Tanzania's largest ecumenical organisation, uniting more than 87 dioceses and provinces to deliver health and education where it is needed most.
1992
Year of establishment
- Tanzania Episcopal ConferenceTEC — Catholic bishops of Tanzania
- Christian Council of TanzaniaCCT — Protestant churches network
Together covering
42%of hospital health services in Tanzania
56%of health facilities in rural areas
10%+of education services
Our purpose
Mission, vision & values
Everything CSSC does is guided by a commitment to human dignity, equitable access, and the belief that churches can be powerful agents of change.
Our vision
A society in which all people have equal access to quality education and health.
Our values
Equity, Accountability, Respect, Confidentiality, Integrity, Diversity and Transparency — rooted in Christian faith and expressed through service to all.
Our history
From a medical committee to a national network
The roots of CSSC go back to 1937. Today we are Tanzania's leading faith-based social services organisation.
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1937Medical Committee of the Tanganyika Missionary Council formed
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1974Christian Medical Board of Tanzania formed by TEC, CCT and TCMA
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1991Moshi consultation: "Joining Hands for Social Development"
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1992CSSC established on 22 February by TEC and CCT
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TodayHealth and education coordination across 87+ dioceses and provinces
Leadership
Our senior management
The Secretariat is led by the Executive Director, supported by the Directors of Health and Education Services and a team of more than 86 professional staff.
Peter M. Maduki
Executive Director
Dr. Josephine A. Balati
Director of Health Services
Makoye Wangeleja
Director of Education Services
Partners
Work with us
Join hands with CSSC
We welcome donors, INGOs, government bodies and faith-based partners who share our commitment to equitable health and education.