Our Projects
Agricultural Empowerment
We provide modern farming tools and education to local farmers in Ngara to increase crop yield and food security.
Health project
The health project of Marafiki wa Afrika Tanzania (MAT) focuses on improving community well-being by providing access to medical services, hygiene education, and menstrual health support..
Community Partnerships
As a primary project of Marafiki wa Afrika Tanzania (MAT), Baramba Girls' Secondary School was established to provide O-level education (Form One to Form Four) to girls
Key aspects of this project include:
- Strategic Objectives: The school aims to minimize obstacles that impede girls' access to education.
- Support for Vulnerable Students: MAT actively mobilizes funds to provide sponsorships for orphans and most vulnerable children (MVC)
- Academic Excellence:The school is recognized as one of the top three performing schools in the Ngara District and features modern science laboratories and an electronic library to enhance learning.
- Skills and Empowerment: Beyond standard academics, students are taught entrepreneurship skills .
- Holistic Development:The school community benefits from social enterprise projects.
Environmental Conservation
MAT is dedicated to promoting productive land and protecting nature through sustainable natural resources management . the organization actively establishes tree nurseries and conducts planting initiatives at water catchment areas to control soil erosion and protect timber resources . a key part of this mission involved training women from kasharazi village, ngara district how to make wood saving stoves by using a grant from tanzania forest fund (taff) in 2020, which directly contributes to reducing bush fire incidents and protecting the local ecosystem . through its eco-farming project, mat also maintains demonstration plots to teach peasant farmers eco-friendly technology for growing perennial crops, ensuring that individual living conditions improve alongside environmental health.
About MARAFIKI WA AFRIKA TANZANIA (MAT)
Reg No: 00NGO/R/1841
Our Vision
To be a leading Organization in Tanzania for the provision of quality services to the Community through partnership and community engagement.
Our Mission
To improve the quality of life of the people in Tanzania through the provision of health services, education, and community development programs.
Who We Are
The Marafiki wa Afrika Tanzania (MAT) is a not for profit, non-government organization (NGO) registered in Tanzania. MAT was founded with the intention to partner with communities to develop interventions that improve the well-being of poor and marginalized communities in Tanzania. MAT was established in 1995 and on 21st May 1997, it was registered under Societies Ordinance 1954 (Rule 5) with registration No. SO. 8910. It was re-registered as non-governmental organization under Section 12(1) of Act No. 24 of 2002 on December 19th, 2017 with registration No. ooNGO/0009425. The Organization was formed to enable members to work towards enhancing education, economic and cultural development among themselves and the communities in which they live.
The head office is located in Ngara town at Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Building opposite the District Education Offices along Murgwanza hospital road. MAT is a potent NGO that is continually learning and driving to succeed in serving its target beneficiaries who are marginalized communities such as people living with HIV/AIDS, aged people, orphans, vulnerable children, youth and women.
Organization core business
- Education.
- Agriculture & Livestock.
- Health.
- Environment.
- Culture.
