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.
OSNET focuses on promoting inclusive education, empowering teachers, supporting children with disabilities, engaging families, and fostering community-driven initiatives that enhance learning opportunities, equity, and participation for all learners in Tanzania
We honor diversity by embracing different abilities, learning styles, and backgrounds. OSNET creates an inclusive environment where every child is seen, heard, valued, and given equal access to quality education.
We uphold fairness and transparency in everything we do. OSNET ensures ethical conduct, responsible decision-making, and equal opportunities for all learners while complying with national and global best practices.
OSNET promotes innovative solutions, smart use of technology, and a culture of curiosity that empowers our team, volunteers, and partners to develop new ideas that enhance special needs education.
We work as one unified team, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared goals. OSNET believes in strong collaboration among staff, communities, and partners to deliver impactful and sustainable results.
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. We help teachers understand various types of disabilities, inclusive pedagogy, classroom management, and the use of assistive learning devices
OSNET empowers students both with and without disabilities by providing inclusive learning tools, assistive devices, and personalized academic support to enhance their educational success. Through trained volunteer teachers, students receive hands-on guidance that builds confidence, skills, and independence in the classroom. In addition, OSNET promotes self-reliance by integrating enterprise-based learning into schools, equipping learners with practical vocational and entrepreneurial skills that prepare them for economic participation
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. OSNET seeks to strengthen classroom support systems, especially in underserved areas where access to special education professionals is limited
Supporting families with young children who have
disabilities is essential, especially during the first five years when
development is rapid and foundational. At this age, early interactions, care
practices, stimulation, and emotional support shape lifelong learning,
behavior, and health. A structured Parenting Care Program
helps caregivers understand their child’s unique needs, build positive
caregiving skills, and strengthen the parent–child bond.
Our strategies to strengthen inclusive education, empowers educators, supports families, and ensures children with disabilities access equitable learning opportunities nationwide.
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.
