Tanzania is an East African country known for its vast wilderness areas. They include the plains of Serengeti National Park, a safari mecca populated by the “big five” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino), and Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain. Offshore lie the tropical islands of Zanzibar, with Arabic influences, and Mafia, with a marine park home to whale sharks and coral reefs.
Tanzania borders Kenya and Uganda to the north; Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west; and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. Tanzania is located on the eastern coast of Africa and has an Indian Ocean coastline approximately 1,424 kilometers (885 mi) long.
- Recognized national languages: Swahili
- Official Language: Swahili; English
- Recognized regional languages: Arabic (official …
- Largest city: Dar es Salaam
- Capital: Dodoma
- Population: 57.31 million (2017)
- Currency: Tanzanian shilling
The work of the SHPI is regional, touching the lives of many people in Tanzania. The work of the Organization is, however, mostly done locally, within specific locations and regions. In order to accomplish this, SHPI through its co – initiative entities have created a presence in every of the work locations in Tanzania, so the people most in need of help can be reached quickly. The SHPI’s work is divided into five key initiatives:
- Strengthen communities capacity on policies to participate in development activities
- To raise awareness and building the capacity of communities to realize their basic human rights.
- To build the capacity of communities to manage, influence and implement policy through the provision of education in different social groups.
