How do Tanzania’s elites and middle classes contribute to humanitarian efforts?

In this seventh episode, we examine how wealthier Tanzanians respond to crises—not as foreign donors or aid workers, but as neighbors, employers, and community leaders. From financial contributions to in-kind support and social networking, we explore how giving is shaped by proximity, obligation, and moral expectation.

To discuss this, our host Alex Maxelon is joined by:

• Peter Kragelund, Director of the Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS) and Senior Researcher at EHTZ. His work focuses on international political economy, South–South cooperation, and the role of private-sector actors in African development.
• Dr. Consolata Raphael Sulley, Senior Lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) and Senior Researcher at EHTZ. Her expertise lies in gender, democracy, and electoral politics in Tanzania and the broader region.

For a deeper dive into the themes of this episode, we recommend:

📁 Kitula, L., Kragelund, P., Mukangara, D., Richey, L. A., & Sulley, C. R. (2024). Elite Giving in Everyday Humanitarianism [Policy Brief]. EHTZ Website.

This podcast is part of the Everyday Humanitarianism in Tanzania (EHTZ) research project—a collaboration between universities in Denmark and Tanzania. Funded by Danida and led by Professor Lisa Ann Richey, the project explores how ordinary people engage in humanitarian action. Learn more at everydayhumanitarianismintanzania.org. 

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