Our Mission
To unite teachers' unions in the East African Community, defend the rights and welfare of teachers, promote continuous professional development, and advocate for equitable, high-quality education for every child in the region.
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9
Member Unions
6
EAC Countries
500K+
Teachers Represented
EI
Global Affiliate
Who We Are
The regional voice of teachers across the East African Community.
The Federation of East African Teachers' Unions (FEATU) unites national teachers' unions to advocate for quality education, teacher welfare, and stronger education systems across the region.
Unity is strength. Together, teachers can achieve more for the profession and for the millions of learners they serve. Currently FEATU has 9 affiliates, all linked to Education International (EI).
Secretariat
TTU Regional Building, Plot No. 10/1 Sekei, Opposite Green Acres School, P.O. BOX 2058, Arusha, Tanzania
Get directions →Mission & Vision
United for teachers. Empowered for the future.
Our Vision
An East Africa where the teaching profession is highly valued, well-resourced, and respected; where teachers work in dignity and deliver world-class education that transforms societies.
Read moreWhat We Stand For
Our core pillars guide every programme, campaign, and partnership across the East African Community.
Teachers' Rights & Welfare
Fair remuneration, safe working environments, job security, and protection from unfair labour practices.
Quality Education for All
Advocating for adequate funding, reduced class sizes, modern teaching resources, and inclusive education.
Professional Excellence
Continuous teacher training, career progression pathways, and recognition of teaching as a prestigious profession.
Regional Solidarity
Fostering unity among unions in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and beyond.
Policy Influence
Engaging the East African Community (EAC), national governments, and international partners on education and labour policies.
Member Unions
National teachers' unions working together for quality education across East Africa.
Kenya National Union of Teachers
Largest teachers' trade union in Kenya, advocating for educators' rights, welfare, and qua...
Learn more →Uganda National Teachers' Union
Largest teachers' union in Uganda, focused on professional development and rights.
Learn more →Chama Cha Walimu Tanzania
Tanzanian teachers' union advocating for educators' professionalism and solidarity.
Learn more →Tanzania Teachers' Union
Major trade union for teachers in Tanzania mainland, and host of the FEATU secretariat.
Learn more →Zanzibar Teachers' Union
Advocates for teachers in Zanzibar, focusing on rights and education quality.
Learn more →Syndicat des Enseignants du Rwanda
National union for teachers in Rwanda, advocating for education quality and teacher welfar...
Learn more →Syndicat de l'Enseignement Privé au Rwanda
Represents teachers in private education in Rwanda, focusing on professional standards and...
Learn more →Syndicat des Travailleurs de l'Éducation du Burundi
Advocating for teacher rights and quality education throughout Burundi's education system.
Learn more →South Sudan Teachers' Association
Represents teachers in South Sudan, focusing on rights and education in challenging contex...
Learn more →What We Do
Programmes and initiatives that strengthen unions, teachers, and education systems.
Advocacy & Policy Engagement
We actively participate in national and regional policy dialogues. Key focus areas include teacher remuneration, education financing, curric...
Professional Development & Capacity Building
Regional training workshops for union leaders, teacher training on modern pedagogies and ICT in education, and leadership and negotiation sk...
Research & Knowledge Sharing
Conducting studies on teacher motivation, attrition rates, working conditions, and education quality. Publishing reports and policy briefs t...
Solidarity & Support
Providing moral, technical, and strategic support to member unions during negotiations or challenges. Organizing solidarity campaigns when n...
Our Impact
Driving meaningful change for teachers and education systems across East Africa.
FEATU strengthens social dialogue, advances teacher policies, and amplifies educators' voices on regional and global platforms.
View Achievements- Strengthened social dialogue between teachers, governments, and the EAC.
- Advocated for improved teacher policies across member countries.
- Organized regional conferences and capacity-building workshops.
- Amplified teachers' voices on continental and global platforms.
Upcoming Events
Conferences, workshops, and regional meetings.
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Meet Our Leadership
Elected leaders guiding FEATU's mission across East Africa.
Get Involved
Teachers, unions, and partners are welcome to collaborate with FEATU.
Individual Teachers
Connect through your national teachers' union to join programmes, conferences, and advocacy campaigns.
Find your union →Partner Organizations
Propose collaboration on research, capacity building, and education policy initiatives.
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Explore Our Resources
Quick access to everything FEATU offers teachers, unions, and partners across East Africa.
Member Unions
National teachers' unions across East Africa
Leadership
Meet FEATU's elected regional leaders
Events
Conferences, workshops & regional meetings
Gallery
Photos from our activities and events
News & Blogs
Latest updates and advocacy stories
Development Partners
Organizations we collaborate with
Stakeholders
Key allies in education and labour
Contact Us
Reach the FEATU secretariat
About FEATU
Our history, mission and governance
Our Objectives
Strategic goals for the region
Become Part of the Change
Connect with your national union or contact us directly to support our work advancing teachers' rights and quality education across East Africa.