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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

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Mission & Vision

United for teachers. Empowered for the future.

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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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.

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What 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.

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.

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  • 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.

Latest News

Updates, advocacy stories, and regional education news.

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Upcoming Events

Conferences, workshops, and regional meetings.

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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.

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Partner Organizations

Propose collaboration on research, capacity building, and education policy initiatives.

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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.

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