Introduction to Amani Girls Organization (AGO)

Amani is a Kiswahili word which means PEACE.

Amani Girls Organization (AGO) is a civil society organization registered under the NGO Act of 2004 with registration number 00NGO/R1/00249. AGO implements activities divided into 3 main programs: Education, Health, and Social Protection.

AGO began as a project in 2004 with the aim of assisting girls living and working in streets in Mwanza Region, Tanzania. By 2008, Amani Girls was registered as Amani Girls Home, serving as a center for caring for girls in challenging environments. The organization evolved, and by 2022/2023, it was registered as Amani Girls Organization with a larger vision, expanding into 13 regions in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar.