Official information
The key facts about our organization, in one place.
General information
- Name
- Totorani Serengeti Organization (TSO)
- Legal form
- Non-governmental, not-for-profit organization (NGO)
- Registration
- Registered under the NGO Registration Act, 2002
- Registration number
- 10NGO/R/3817
- Office
- Mugumu, Serengeti District, Mara Region, Tanzania
- Education centre
- Robanda village, Ikoma ward, Serengeti District
- Founder
- Joseph Rusage
- Email / phone
- info@totoraniserengeti.or.tz · +255 753 543 699
Mission, vision and core values
We believe community engagement in conservation creates positive change: it raises awareness, helps alleviate poverty at grassroots level and improves livelihood opportunities.
- Mission
- To provide improved awareness in the community for effective conservation, alongside solid, improved livelihood opportunities.
- Vision
- To enhance community livelihoods through inspiration and innovation towards conservation awareness for ecosystem management.
- Core values
- Respect for people, communities and cultures
- A high level of integrity in all we do
- Accountability and innovation in conservation education
Our work
Education
Totorani Serengeti Education Centre: early childhood education for 44 vulnerable children aged 3–7.
Education →Conservation
Tree planting and conservation awareness with communities around the Serengeti.
Tree Planting →How we raise and spend funds
We are funded by donations from individuals and visitors (bank transfer and M-Pesa) and by school materials brought by visitors. Donations go to the education centre and our conservation work in Serengeti District.
How funds are managed
Donations are received directly on the organization's own bank account at Azania Bank (account name: TOTORANI SERENGETI ORGANIZATION) and on the organization's M-Pesa number.