The justice system is designed in ways that exclude many people from full participation in mediation, particularly persons with disabilities and other underserved groups. Court procedures, communication barriers, and limited accessibility often delay or prevent meaningful engagement, increasing costs, backlogs, and inequality. These gaps weaken trust in justice institutions and leave many disputes unresolved, highlighting the urgent need for mediation systems that are inclusive, accessible, and centered on equal participation for all.
Read More
Our Commitment
As peacemakers, we are committed to inclusive and accessible mediation as a standard across justice systems in Tanzania and beyond. We train leaders to design and facilitate mediation that enables full participation of persons with disabilities and other underserved groups, ensuring communication access and fair engagement at every stage. Through fair, efficient, transparent, and accessible processes, we work to rebuild public trust and ensure every person can participate meaningfully in resolving disputes.
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God"
"If two parties among the believers fall into a quarrel, make ye peace between them... with justice, and be fair; for Allah loves those who are fair and just."
"...in delivering decisions in matters of civil and criminal matters in accordance with the laws , the court shal observe the following principles, that is to say - to promote and enhance dispute resolution among persons involved in disputes."
What We Do
We identify and equip community leaders (peacemakers) to deliver mediation processes that ensure participation of persons with disabilities through accessible communication, procedures, and physical environments.
Our Model
We identify and equip community leaders to practice inclusive mediation that enables the full participation of persons with disabilities. This includes building accessible processes and ensuring reasonable accommodations such as speech-to-text, text-to-speech, captioning, and sign language interpretation to support effective dispute resolution.
See How We Do It
1M+ disputes resolved
through inclusive mediation led by trained peacemakers, ensuring participation of persons with disabilities and other underserved groups.
70% reduction in legal costs
compared to traditional litigation, increasing access to justice for low-income households, including persons with disabilities.
40+ peacemakers
actively promoting inclusive mediation and supporting accessible dispute resolution in their communities.
1 month average resolution time
compared to a minimum of 12 months for litigation, with accessible processes that reduce delays.
Our valued partners & collaborators
Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs
Achievements
Professional Fellows Program completion, 2024
Professional Fellows Program, 2024
Catalyst 2030 Community Membership
Professional Fellows Program completion, 2024
Professional Fellows Program completion, 2024
Professional Fellows Program completion, 2024
Winner of Tony Elumelu Foundation Social Entrepreneurship Program of 2021
Champion of Segal Family Foundation, Social Impact Incubator of 2021
Completed the Changemakers Everywhere, Ashoka
