Twaweza’s approach and theory of change is built on the lessons from the HakiElimu experience, as well as wide ranging conversations across East Africa conducted through 2008 and a review of the literature. Hivos provided the incubation space for Twaweza’s development, and currently houses the initiative before it becomes fully independent by 2014. Hivos is registered in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda as a non-profit company (company limited by guarantee with no share capital).
Mtazamo wa Twaweza na fikra yake kuhusu mabadiliko vimejengeka juu ya misingi ya mafunzo yaliyopatikana kutokana na uzoefu wa HakiElimu, pamoja na majadiliano mapana ndani ya Afrika Mashariki yaliyofanyika mwaka 2008, na vile vile baada ya mapitio ya maandiko mengi. Hivos ilisaidia kwa kuipa Twaweza mahali pa awali pa kuanzia shughuli zake, na hadi hivi sasa bado inaendelea kuihifadhi hadi hapo Twaweza itakapoweza kwenda peke yake ifikapo mwaka 2013. Hivos imesajiliwa katika nchi za Afrika Mashariki kama kampuni isiyofanya faida (isiyo na mitaji ya hisa).