Established in 2014, Hatua na Maendeleo (HAMA NGO) was founded to improve the lives of vulnerable individuals and communities in Tanga, Tanzania, through programs in healthcare, education, mental health, child welfare, and elderly support. The name “Hatua na Maendeleo,” meaning “Steps for Development,” reflects the organization’s commitment to helping people overcome challenges and improve their quality of life.
Our mission is to empower marginalized communities by providing access.
Our vision is a world where every individual has equal opportunities,
Dedicated to giving every child the healthiest start in life. Operates in different health centers in Tanga City within RCH departments. Tackles malnutrition, cerebral palsy and developmental delays.
To provide regular health check-ups to kindergarten and primary school children aged 6-15 in Tanga City. It identifies and addresses health conditions such as wounds, dental, skin and optical conditions that affect children's ability to learn.
Bringing smiles to elders deprived of families
The program focuses on ensuring a safe, stable, and nurturing environment while addressing the physical, emotional, and social needs of the children under its care.
We support mentally ill patients and their families living in the community. Guiding goal: The patient and their family get a life as close to normal as possible.
We help vulnerable children and youth achieve their dreams through education. Many of the students supported through this program come from challenging home environments and require additional support to remain in school.
We provide health education directly to communities through entertainment using speeches, songs, dance and role plays. Motto: Prevention is Better than Cure.
Community members reached through awareness campaign
People received healthcare services and health education
Children remained in school through educational support
Children received protection and care at our Family Home
Home and hospital visits conducted for older adults
Parents and caregivers reached through nutrition education
Individuals continued receiving community mental healthcare
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Every day, we meet people facing different challenges, and every story is unique. Through care, support, and opportunity, we have seen children grow healthier, families regain hope, students continue their education, and people take important steps towards a better life. Here are some of the stories that inspire us to keep going.
When our team visited J.K, one of our elderly beneficiaries, for a routine health check-up, he told us he felt perfectly fine. But his blood pressure had reached a dangerously high level.
What started as a routine home visit quickly became an urgent trip to the hospital and a reminder of why regular health screenings can save lives.
Your donation helps HAMA provide free health care, education support, mental health care, elderly care, and community awareness to people who need it most.
Whether you give once or choose to support us monthly, every contribution helps us continue our work.
Bank Name: Exim Bank
Account Name: Hatua Na Maendeleo
Account Number: 0050017633
Bank Name: DNB
Account Name: Stiftelsen Steps For Development
Account Number: 1503.04.70343
VIPPS Number: 112295
Read real stories from the field, community experiences, and thought-provoking perspectives that reflect our mission and impact.
Hatua na Maendeleo (HAMA NGO) was founded to improve the lives of vulnerable individuals and communities in Tanga, Tanzania, through programs in healthcare, education, mental health, child welfare, and elderly support.
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