Registered NGO • Mainland Tanzania

Community-led action for dignity, health and rights of older people.

MAPERECE works with older people, women, people with disabilities, youth and marginalized families to strengthen protection, health awareness, livelihoods, participation and access to services.

OPAsOlder People Associations and community voice
SADDInclusive data for fair targeting
3+9Staff and volunteers supporting delivery
School-Based Fistula Awareness Outreach
School outreachSchool-Based Fistula Awareness Outreach

Awareness session with students to promote health education, prevention and dignity.

Women and Community Support Group Engagement
Community supportWomen and Community Support Group Engagement

Community gathering focused on women’s participation, inclusion and access to support.

Fistula Project Livelihood Support with Amref
LivelihoodsFistula Project Livelihood Support with Amref

Livelihood support activity strengthening recovery, resilience and family wellbeing.

Stakeholder Training and Knowledge-Sharing Session
Capacity buildingStakeholder Training and Knowledge-Sharing Session

Capacity-building session strengthening inclusive programming and partnerships.

Who we are

A practical local partner with deep roots in communities

MAPERECE has built experience in community-based advocacy, older people’s rights, healthy ageing, social inclusion, fistula awareness, psychosocial support and livelihoods.

Older people’s rights and voice

We support OPAs so older people can participate in decision-making, raise concerns and claim their rights with dignity.

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Health, protection and referral

Outreach links communities to health information, psychosocial support, community health workers and referral pathways.

Livelihoods and resilience

We promote practical support, small livestock, agriculture and recovery-focused assistance for vulnerable households.

Donor confidence

Why partners can work with MAPERECE with confidence

The HelpAge partnership assessment highlights local trust, participation of older people, safeguarding awareness, willingness to strengthen systems and commitment to accountability, learning and risk management.

Older people first

Programming is designed around dignity, participation, inclusion and care.

Inclusive practice

Older women, people with disabilities and marginalized groups are included.

Compliance readiness

Core documents include safeguarding, code of conduct, procurement, finance and data protection.

Risk awareness

Project-level risk monitoring supports supervision, review and community feedback.

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Stories from the field

Real activity photos showing health work, training, outreach, donor engagement, school awareness and household support.

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Older People Accessing Health Services in Magu
Healthy ageing

Older People Accessing Health Services in Magu

Older people receiving medical services at health facilities in Magu as part of community health and healthy ageing support.

Fistula Project Livelihood Support with Amref
Livelihoods

Fistula Project Livelihood Support with Amref

Supporting women and families through livelihood assistance as part of community-based recovery and empowerment initiatives.

Fistula Awareness Session in Schools — Ukerewe District Council
School outreach

Fistula Awareness Session in Schools — Ukerewe District Council

Raising awareness among students on fistula prevention, health education, dignity, and early access to care.

Non-Communicable Disease Screening for Older People
Healthy ageing

Non-Communicable Disease Screening for Older People

Older person receiving screening for non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, supporting early detection and referral.

Chairperson for Health, Water and Education Committee Engagement
Health governance

Chairperson for Health, Water and Education Committee Engagement

The chairperson for the health, water and education committee insisting on older people’s health issues during CHMT training.

Ambassadors Training in Ukerewe District Council
Training

Ambassadors Training in Ukerewe District Council

Ambassadors training supporting local awareness, community mobilisation and referral pathways.

Partners & donors

A platform for shared action

MAPERECE values collaboration with community institutions, local authorities, development agencies and private sector actors committed to dignity and inclusion.

Donate

Give dignity. Support older people and vulnerable families.

Your pledge helps MAPERECE deliver protection, empowerment, health awareness, education support, livelihood opportunities and community accountability.

Fistula Project Livelihood Support with Amref
Livelihoods

Fistula Project Livelihood Support with Amref

Supporting women and families through livelihood assistance as part of community-based recovery and empowerment initiatives.