Maisha Roots is a development NGO with a focus on action in Arusha, Tanzania. It brings together the work of local communities and international volunteers. Maisha Roots believes in development cooperation as a way to accompany and empower local communities through a participatory approach.

Their mission is to improve the quality of life for their beneficiaries in the areas of livelihoods and education, with a focus on promoting other areas as well. The organization operates under the belief that the development of individuals and communities is closely linked to livelihoods and education. They work to promote the capacity and resources needed for the common well-being, evolution, and development.

Maisha Roots operates in both Spain, where they reinforce the work in Tanzania through cultural programs and fundraising activities, and in Tanzania itself, primarily in the city of Arusha. Their projects aim to address the needs and strengths of the local communities, with a focus on youth empowerment, education, and sustainable agriculture. By placing the beneficiaries at the center of each intervention and utilizing a participatory approach, Maisha Roots strives to bring about positive change and evolution in the lives of the people they serve