About us
The Organisation of Special Needs Education Teachers (OSNET) is a professional Tanzanian NGO dedicated to empowering educators to better serve students with special needs. We provide training and advocacy, equipping teachers with the skills and resources to create inclusive learning environments. OSNET’s goal is to ensure equal educational opportunities so every student can reach his/her full potential.
Our Vision
To build an inclusive Tanzanian education system where all children access quality learning and support regardless of their abilities
Our Mission
OSNET equips educators through training, resources, and advocacy, promoting inclusive education by partnering with stakeholders to ensure equal learning opportunities for all students, with or without disabilities
What We Do
Students Empowerment
Academic Empowerment Programs
We actively empowers students with special needs—both those with disabilities and those without—by providing access to both standard and assistive learning devices to enhance academic achievement. Understanding that inclusive education requires practical tools, OSNET equips learners with various resources tailored to their specific educational needs.
Self-Reliance Through Enterprise
The Organisation of Special Needs Education Teachers (OSNET) aims to empower young students with disabilities by promoting self-reliance through enterprise-based learning within schools. The core goal of this initiative is to equip learners with practical, entrepreneurial skills that enable them to become independent, confident, and economically self-sufficient members of society.
Our Strategies
Teachers Capacity building programs
We conducts capacity building and skills development programs for teachers working with children with special needs to enhance the quality and inclusiveness of education in schools. Recognizing that effective teaching for learners with disabilities requires specialized knowledge and approaches, OSNET aims to equip teachers with the necessary tools, strategies, and confidence to meet the diverse learning needs of all students..
Volunteer Teachers Initiative for Inclusive Education
The Organisation of Special Needs Education Teachers (OSNET) aims to promote inclusive education by supporting students with disabilities across Tanzanian schools. One of its key initiatives is the recruitment of volunteer teachers to address the pressing shortage of specialized educators in inclusive and special needs classrooms. This strategy plays a vital role in ensuring that children with disabilities receive appropriate and effective support for their learning.
Partnership and Collaboration
Establish connections with national and international institutions involved in disability work. Collaborate to share knowledge, experiences, and resources that promote the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities. Strengthen partnerships to support advocacy, capacity building, and inclusive development across diverse sectors at both local and global levels.
Strategic Impact
Our strategies to strengthen inclusive education, empowers educators, supports families, and ensures children with disabilities access equitable learning opportunities nationwide
Students With Disabilities Reached
Partners and Collaborators
We also collaborate with partners, including local and international organizations, policymakers, and stakeholders. Their technical support, resources, and advocacy strengthen OSNET’s ability to influence national education practices and policies.
