About & Resources
Everything about Tanina, in one place.
A single page for the facts: who we are, how we work, how to get involved, and the information partners, communities and media need. It grows as the organization grows.
Tanina at a glance
Who we are.
Tanina is a youth-led South Sudanese organization working at the intersection of people, planet and prosperity. We build pathways from disposability to dignity — connecting responsible waste management, environmental education and circular innovation so that overlooked people and materials get a second look.
Our name says it simply: Tanina means “ours” in Juba Arabic. Nothing and no one is disposable.
Our vision
A circular and sustainable society with improved waste management and dignified livelihoods.
Our mission
Create dignified jobs for waste collectors, provide environmental education and practical skills, and nurture a more sustainable environment through the proposed Wasaka Innovation Center and community action.
Our approach
People, planet and prosperity, together.
We work along four pathways — with children at risk of the street, returnees rebuilding their lives, waste pickers recognized as Resource Managers, and young entrepreneurs turning waste into wealth. Programs like the proposed Wasaka Innovation Center and the From Waste to Worth initiative turn that approach into practical, community-led action.
Ways to work with us
Start from where you stand.
For funders and donors
Learn what Tanina does, how we think about change and what your support could make possible. We do not yet offer online donations — every conversation happens directly.
For partners and collaborators
See our programs and the four pathways we work along, then tell us where your expertise, networks or resources fit.
For mentors and volunteers
Find out what we are building and share a skill, an hour or an idea that helps a practical idea grow.
For communities
Understand our approach to community-led change and reach out about becoming a household, neighborhood or resource-management partner.
For media
Use the approved organization description and brand guidance below, and contact us for interviews, the logo or anything else you need.
Transparency & governance
Trust is built in the open.
We are putting the documents that show how Tanina works in one place. Each will be published here as it becomes available.
Registration documents
Official registration details will be published here as soon as they are ready to share.
Coming soon
Safeguarding policy
Our safeguarding policy will be available for partners, schools and community members to read.
Coming soon
Reports and updates
Annual reports and progress updates will appear here as the work grows.
Coming soon
Questions, or need a copy of a document? Write toinfo@tanina.org— we are happy to help.
Media & brand
Telling the Tanina story.
Approved organization description
Tanina is a youth-led South Sudanese organization that means “ours” in Juba Arabic. Guided by the belief that nothing and no one is disposable, Tanina builds pathways from disposability to dignity — connecting responsible waste management, environmental education and circular innovation to create dignified livelihoods and a more sustainable South Sudan.
Brand and photography
Our logo is available on request in high resolution. Photography on the site is illustrative until documentary images from our community work replace it — please contact us before reproducing any image.
Press contact
For interviews, statements or anything media-related, write to info@tanina.org or use our contact page.
FAQ
Questions we hear often.
What does Tanina mean?
Tanina means “ours” in Juba Arabic. It is both our name and our belief: nothing and no one is disposable, and lasting change belongs to the communities who make it.
Where does Tanina work?
Tanina is rooted in Juba, South Sudan, and works with communities across the city — from households and schools to informal waste collectors and young people.
Does Tanina accept online donations?
Not yet. If you would like to fund or support the work, tell us what you have in mind and we will connect with you directly through the contact page.
Can I volunteer or mentor with Tanina?
Yes — we would love to hear what you can offer. Whether you bring a skill, time or experience, start with the Get Involved page and then reach out.
Are the photos on this website real?
The photographs currently on the site are illustrative placeholders. They will be replaced with real images from Tanina's community work as they become available, with the consent of the people shown.
Make it ours
A better future is something we build together.
Join us in making opportunity, dignity and a more sustainable South Sudan possible.