MAPERECE

Magu Poverty Focus On Older People RehabilitationCentre

(MAPERECE)  

Is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Magu, Mwanza  Region. MAPERECE was established in 1993.In 1994 MAPERECE was registered as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) under the cooperative ordinance of 1954. In 2005 MAPERECE was registered again as a non-governmental organization to operate nationally (Tanzania main land) under the Non-Government Organizations Act of 2002.  

The organization has 30 members, 67brunches of OP members, 06 staffs and 09 volunteers.  

MAPERECE has worked in the following districts: Magu, Missungwi, Sengerema,  

Ilemela, Nyamagana and  Kwimba (Mwanza Region), Busega, Bariadi and Kishapu (Shinyanga Region)  

 MAPERECE Vision  

“MAPERECE strives to create a conducive environment where older people over 60 years live in peace, harmony and are valued by their community.”  

MAPERECE Mission  

“MAPERECE is a non-profit making organization based in Magu whose mission is to mobilize and sensitize the public to discard harmful beliefs and values that contribute to the killing of older people in the society. We do this through creating awareness and education among the community, establishment of older people forums, lobbying and advocacy of leaders and policy makers on a variety of issues that affect older people.”