{"id":3495,"date":"2020-02-07T02:16:59","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T02:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.casethemes.net\/consultio-marketing2\/?page_id=3495"},"modified":"2026-04-22T12:14:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T12:14:02","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cydm.or.tz\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3495\" class=\"elementor elementor-3495\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\r\n        <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cydmabtop elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ct-header-fixed-none ct-row-max-none\" data-id=\"cydmabtop\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n            \n                        <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no \">\n                    <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cydmabtopcol\" data-id=\"cydmabtopcol\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n                    \n        \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cydmabtophtml elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"cydmabtophtml\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cydm-abtop\" id=\"cydm-abtop\">\n  <section class=\"cydm-abtop-hero\">\n    <h1>About us<\/h1>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"cydm-abtop-intro\">\n    <div class=\"cydm-abtop-wrap\">\n      <div class=\"cydm-abtop-badge\"><i><\/i> About Us <i><\/i><\/div>\n      <div class=\"cydm-abtop-grid\">\n        <h2><span>We are<\/span> a premier sector body dedicated to empowering Tier 2 Microfinance Institutions across Tanzania<\/h2>\n        <div>\n          <p>Grounded in the visionary goals of the National Financial Inclusion Policy (NMP 2017), we serve as the foundational pillar for microfinance institutions seeking sustainable growth, regulatory compliance, and community-driven impact.<\/p>\n          <p>With a rapidly expanding network of 200+ active members, we intentionally welcome and champion institutions that design impactful financial products tailored to uplifting local communities and fueling the economic potential of youth-led enterprises.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"cydm-abtop-media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cydm-abtop-main\" src=\"https:\/\/cydm.or.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0x0-1.webp\" alt=\"CYDM consortium partners\">\n        <div class=\"cydm-abtop-clip\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cydm.or.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/team-young-african-people-office-600nw-1921937438.webp\" alt=\"\">\n          <span class=\"cydm-abtop-play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i><\/i><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n                <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cydmabteam elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ct-header-fixed-none ct-row-max-none\" data-id=\"cydmabteam\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n            \n                        <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no \">\n                    <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cydmabteamcol\" data-id=\"cydmabteamcol\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n                    \n        \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cydmabteamhtml elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"cydmabteamhtml\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cydm-abteam\" id=\"cydm-abteam\">\n  <div class=\"cydm-abteam-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"cydm-abteam-badge\">Organizational Structure<\/div>\n    <h2>Our operations run on a highly structured, expert-led governance model<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"cydm-abteam-lead\">Built to ensure seamless institutional delivery and support.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"cydm-abteam-grid\">\n      <article class=\"cydm-abteam-card is-on\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cydm.or.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-22-at-17.08.16.jpeg\" alt=\"Board of Directors\">\n        <div class=\"cydm-abteam-meta\">\n          <span class=\"cydm-abteam-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span>\n          <h3>Board of Directors<\/h3>\n          <p>A strategic 5-member governing board providing oversight and critical advisory to the Executive Chairperson.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n      <article class=\"cydm-abteam-card\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cydm.or.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-22-at-17.08.15.jpeg\" alt=\"The Secretariat\">\n        <div class=\"cydm-abteam-meta\">\n          <span class=\"cydm-abteam-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span>\n          <h3>The Secretariat<\/h3>\n          <p>A dedicated 12-member administrative body assisting the Secretary-General in daily organizational management.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n      <article class=\"cydm-abteam-card\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cydm.or.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-22-at-17.08.14.jpeg\" alt=\"The Expert Committee\">\n        <div class=\"cydm-abteam-meta\">\n          <span class=\"cydm-abteam-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span>\n          <h3>The Expert Committee<\/h3>\n          <p>A specialized pool of seasoned professionals delivering high-level advisory and specialized services directly to our members.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n      <article class=\"cydm-abteam-card\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cydm.or.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-22-at-17.08.13.jpeg\" alt=\"Administration and Finance Department\">\n        <div class=\"cydm-abteam-meta\">\n          <span class=\"cydm-abteam-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span>\n          <h3>Administration &amp; Finance<\/h3>\n          <p>A core structural pillar of CYDM&rsquo;s professional workforce supporting institutional delivery.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n      <article class=\"cydm-abteam-card\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cydm.or.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-22-at-17.08.12.jpeg\" alt=\"Operations Department\">\n        <div class=\"cydm-abteam-meta\">\n          <span class=\"cydm-abteam-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span>\n          <h3>Operations Department<\/h3>\n          <p>A core structural pillar of CYDM&rsquo;s professional workforce supporting member services and delivery.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n                <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cydmabwhy elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ct-header-fixed-none ct-row-max-none\" data-id=\"cydmabwhy\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n            \n                        <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no \">\n                    <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cydmabwhycol\" data-id=\"cydmabwhycol\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n                    \n        \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cydmabwhyhtml elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"cydmabwhyhtml\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cydm-abwhy\" id=\"cydm-abwhy\">\n  <div class=\"cydm-abwhy-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"cydm-abwhy-badge\"><i><\/i> Why CYDM <i><\/i><\/div>\n    <h2><span>Why<\/span> CYDM? Our Value Proposition<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"cydm-abwhy-lead\">We serve our members through a tiered support system that aligns directly with their current capital status and long-term scaling objectives. By remaining strictly anchored within national and international microfinance policy frameworks, CYDM helps members:<\/p>\n    <div class=\"cydm-abwhy-track\">\n      <svg class=\"cydm-abwhy-line\" viewBox=\"0 0 1100 220\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <path d=\"M40 88 C 180 88, 250 92, 320 96 S 500 168, 550 170 S 720 98, 790 92 S 980 86, 1060 80\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#D8D2C6\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-dasharray=\"7 9\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n      <\/svg>\n      <span class=\"cydm-abwhy-start\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n      <span class=\"cydm-abwhy-plane\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M21 3 3 10.5l7.2 2.3L14.2 21 21 3Z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n      <article class=\"cydm-abwhy-card\">\n        <span class=\"cydm-abwhy-num\">01<\/span>\n        <h3>Grow Capital &amp; Profitability<\/h3>\n        <p>We build institutional frameworks that catalyze fund generation and maximize returns.<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n      <article class=\"cydm-abwhy-card mid\">\n        <span class=\"cydm-abwhy-num\">02<\/span>\n        <h3>Broaden Market Reach<\/h3>\n        <p>We assist members in scaling their reach without losing focus on their core grassroots mission.<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n      <article class=\"cydm-abwhy-card\">\n        <span class=\"cydm-abwhy-num\">03<\/span>\n        <h3>Influence Policy<\/h3>\n        <p>We amplify our members&rsquo; voices, creating a powerful advocacy block to influence regulators and key sector stakeholders.<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n                <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cydmabmore elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ct-header-fixed-none ct-row-max-none\" data-id=\"cydmabmore\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n            \n                        <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no \">\n                    <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cydmabmorecol\" data-id=\"cydmabmorecol\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n                    \n        \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cydmabmorehtml elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"cydmabmorehtml\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cydm-abmore\" id=\"cydm-abmore\">\n  <section class=\"cydm-abmore-block\">\n    <div class=\"cydm-abmore-wrap\">\n      <div class=\"cydm-abmore-badge\"><i><\/i> Member Benefits <i><\/i><\/div>\n      <h2><span>Strategic<\/span> Member Services &amp; Benefits<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"cydm-abmore-lead\">Navigating growth, compliance, capital, and visibility is easier when members can draw on CYDM&rsquo;s tiered support.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"cydm-abmore-grid\">\n        <article class=\"cydm-abmore-card\">\n          <h3>Professional &amp; Regulatory Support<\/h3>\n          <p>Navigating compliance can be challenging; we manage it for you directly. We assist in preparing, submitting, and tracking all key regulatory documentation:<\/p>\n          <ul>\n            <li><strong>Bank of Tanzania (BOT):<\/strong> Full support for BOT registrations and mandatory quarterly reporting.<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA):<\/strong> Efficient processing of tax returns (PAYE\/SDL), annual filings, withholding tax (WHT) compliance, and government control numbers.<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Daily Operational Design:<\/strong> Direct, efficient refinement and optimization of loan products, internal policies, strategies, and legal contracts.<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/article>\n        <article class=\"cydm-abmore-card\">\n          <h3>Mentorship &amp; Tailored Guidance<\/h3>\n          <p>Every business cycle requires specialized expertise. Our members enjoy direct, point-to-point contact with industry veterans who deliver customized solutions, structured guidance, consulting, and end-to-end operational problem-solving.<\/p>\n        <\/article>\n        <article class=\"cydm-abmore-card\">\n          <h3>Capacity Building<\/h3>\n          <p>We design structured, progressive training models for board directors, general managers, loan officers, and staff:<\/p>\n          <ul>\n            <li><strong>Group Training:<\/strong> Collective, peer-to-peer training sessions classified by membership categories.<\/li>\n            <li><strong>One-on-One Advisory:<\/strong> Deep-dive internal consulting tailored to the specific, unique needs of an individual institution.<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Elite Partnerships:<\/strong> All training is delivered hand-in-hand with certified BOT experts, KAIZEN specialists from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and renowned international trainers.<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/article>\n        <article class=\"cydm-abmore-card\">\n          <h3>Financing, Projects &amp; Collaborations<\/h3>\n          <p>Capital is the lifeblood of microfinance. We break down borders to give our members an unfair advantage:<\/p>\n          <ul>\n            <li><strong>Direct Funding Access:<\/strong> Exclusive connection to specialized financial windows and global funding opportunities structured for Sub-Saharan African and Caribbean MFIs.<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Lobbying &amp; Advocacy:<\/strong> Comprehensive management of negotiations, documentation, and representations to pull funds directly into the local sector.<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Strategic Alliances:<\/strong> We secure member participation in lucrative national and international projects through active workshops, joint negotiations, and direct investment opportunities.<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/article>\n        <article class=\"cydm-abmore-card wide\">\n          <h3>Global Networking &amp; Market Visibility<\/h3>\n          <p>CYDM is a proud member of major apex bodies, including TPSF, WMA, and EAMA. We position our members on regional and global stages through:<\/p>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Participation in prominent financial forums across Tanzania, East Africa, and globally.<\/li>\n            <li>Strategic networking opportunities with elite sector leaders to foster long-term international collaborations.<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/article>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"cydm-abmore-digital\">\n    <div class=\"cydm-abmore-wrap\">\n      <div class=\"cydm-abmore-badge light\"><i><\/i> Digital Platform <i><\/i><\/div>\n      <h2>Digital Institutional Management System<\/h2>\n      <p>Members gain access to a standardized, robust software suite built to digitize and optimize microfinance management, including automated loan tracking, record-keeping, and human resource management.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"cydm-abmore-init\">\n    <div class=\"cydm-abmore-wrap\">\n      <div class=\"cydm-abmore-badge\"><i><\/i> Impact <i><\/i><\/div>\n      <h2><span>Exclusive<\/span> &amp; Impact Initiatives<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"cydm-abmore-lead\">We are dedicated to building a trusted, highly reputable image for the Tanzanian microfinance sector. Together, we demonstrate our collective economic and social value through:<\/p>\n      <div class=\"cydm-abmore-init-grid\">\n        <article>\n          <h3>Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)<\/h3>\n          <p>Organized, community-focused support strategies.<\/p>\n        <\/article>\n        <article>\n          <h3>Media &amp; Documentation<\/h3>\n          <p>Professional video documentaries showcasing the vital socio-economic role of microfinance in Tanzania.<\/p>\n        <\/article>\n        <article>\n          <h3>Sector Forums<\/h3>\n          <p>Active engagement in policy dialogues, Microfinance Week, national microfinance AGMs, forums, and premier financial sector awards.<\/p>\n        <\/article>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n  <section class=\"cydm-abmore-connect\" id=\"cydm-abmore-connect\">\n    <div class=\"cydm-abmore-wrap\">\n      <div class=\"cydm-abmore-badge\"><i><\/i> Connect <i><\/i><\/div>\n      <h2><span>Visit<\/span> or Connect with Us<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"cydm-abmore-connect-grid\">\n        <article>\n          <h3>Physical Address<\/h3>\n          <p>MUA House, New Posta (Posta Mpya), 6th Floor, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.<\/p>\n        <\/article>\n        <article>\n          <h3>Social Media<\/h3>\n          <p>Follow us on Instagram and Facebook via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cydm_platform\/\">@cydm_platform<\/a> for up-to-date business insights, financial trends, and community updates.<\/p>\n        <\/article>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MISSION To collaboratively design, screen, and sustain result-oriented, tailormade, and affordable loan products. VISION To position microfinance and youth to remain indispensable to socioeconomic development agenda. 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