DODOMA, Aug. 14 -- THE Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have been urged to generate their own resources to ensure long-term sustainability and reduce donor dependency.

The call was made by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, Dr John Jingu during the second day of the 2025 Annual NGOs Forum held at the Jakaya Kikwete Convention Centre (JKCC) in Dodoma.

The forum concluded on Wednesday. Dr Jingu encouraged NGOs to explore viable local resource mobilisation strategies so their programmes remain effective even when downpour priorities shift or funding decreases.

“For too long, the NGO sector has relied heavily on development partners. While their support is apprecia...