Organization of People Empowerment (OPE) is a local membership and non-profit making development oriented local organization, initially established in 2008 as Community based Organization (CBO) and finally registered as NGO to respond to some of the development needs of the communities. OPE is established by a group of concerned voluntary Tanzanian as per the Government of Tanzania NGO Act N0.24 of 2002. It is registered with the Ministry of Community Development, Gender and Children, and has a legal certificate bearing number 00NGO/00004669. OPE’s head office is located at Majengo Mapya Street, Old Shinyanga road, Near ICS offices Plot N0. 1266 MD, Shinyanga Municipal. OPE has also one sub-office located at Maganzo - Kishapu districts.
Our organization Structure
OPE has a General Assembly, which is the highest decision making body of the organization. It has also an active Board, composed of seven members. Unlike other board members, OPE’s Board member are strong and are committed to and interested in supporting the organization. A management Committee composed of nine members performs the day-to -day management activities. The Management Committee works closely with the permanent and contractual staff of the organization. In general OPE is staffed with experienced volunteers, permanent and contract staff in planning, implementation and monitoring of long-term and short-term projects.