Tanzania

Dar es Salaam Chapter

Coastal builders fusing hardware, IoT, and climate-tech with open standards.

IoT and hardwareClimate resilienceMarine ecosystems
Established2021
150+ members

Bi-weekly hack nights · Field immersions

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Pods: IoT Foundry • Resilience Pod • Documentation Squad

Why this chapter exists

Each chapter is a living, breathing network anchored in local realities. Members experiment with care infrastructures, governance practices, and technical solutions that answer their city's needs. We share funding strategies, documentation templates, and mentorship across the region.

Community Pods

IoT Foundry, Resilience Pod, Documentation Squad

Care Practices

Weekly check-ins · Mutual aid pools · Sabbatical planning

Member Voices

“We move at the pace of trust. Support & Care ensures we have the mentors, mental health practitioners, and funding allies to breathe life into our projects without burning out.”

Chapter member, Tanzania

Leadership collective

Chapter leadership is accountable to local members and commits to transparent reporting on wellbeing, funding, and partnership decisions.

HA

Halima Mwinyi

Hardware Steward

YU

Yusuf Kivuyo

Chapter Operations Lead

Upcoming Rhythms

What's next for Dar es Salaam Chapter

Events and rituals designed with rest, play, and impact in mind. Reach out if you'd like to collaborate or bring this programming to your city.

In-personApril 2025

Coastal Sensor Lab

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In-personBi-weekly

Hardware Repair Café

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HybridJune 2025

Contributor Wellbeing Retreat

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