Older women’s rights
Promoting and Protecting Older Women’s Rights Project Launch
Launch activity for the Promoting and Protecting Older Women’s Rights in Tanzania project, funded by the European Union through HelpAge International.
MAPERECE
A local NGO built around dignity, inclusion and community ownership.
MAPERECE is based in Magu District, Mwanza Region, and works across Mainland Tanzania to improve the lives, rights and wellbeing of older people and vulnerable communities.
Vision
A society where everyone lives with dignity, equality and opportunities for sustainable development.
Mission
To build an enabling environment for communities to achieve their aspirations through empowerment and capacity building.
Registration
Registered under the Non-Governmental Organisations Act, 2002, with Registration Number OONGO/0868.
Achievements
Community-rooted expertise donors can build on
MAPERECE has contributed to improving the lives, rights and wellbeing of older people in Magu District, Mwanza Region, Geita Region and Simiyu Region.
The organization has supported OPAs, older women’s rights, social accountability, health awareness and dialogue with duty bearers.
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.
Compliance
Systems for responsible partnerships
MAPERECE tracks project risks, reviews mitigation actions and works with communities, OPAs and local government stakeholders to strengthen accountability.
- Safeguarding and complaints guidance
- Finance, procurement and audit readiness
- Data protection and ethical communications
- Project-level risk register and reviews