Mission Morogoro

Mission Morogoro is a registered UK charity (charity number 1152814) dedicated to delivering aid and supporting development projects in rural villages in the Morogoro Region of Tanzania. The organisation focuses on improving health, education, and economic development, primarily through initiatives that benefit local communities, particularly in the villages of Berega and Tunguli.

Objectives and Activities

Mission Morogoro’s charitable activities center around:

• Supporting healthcare facilities, including a Church Hospital in Berega and a Health Centre in Tunguli.
• Facilitating projects aimed at improving health outcomes, especially by reducing maternal mortality through partnership with local organisations such as Tushikamane.
• Promoting education and training to enhance community development.
• Encouraging economic growth by supporting agricultural production, notably food and cash crops, to help alleviate poverty.
• Undertaking religious and general charitable activities tied to the advancement of health and education.

The charity’s support is mostly directed to the village of Tunguli within the Morogoro Region, reflecting a commitment to directly impacting local communities' welfare and sustainability.

Governance and Operations

Mission Morogoro is governed by a board of 11 trustees and has a team of 5 volunteers who contribute to its operations. Trustees receive no remuneration or benefits, ensuring that the charity’s funds are directed fully towards its mission.

Financial Overview

For the financial year ending 31 March 2024, Mission Morogoro reported:

• Total income of £17,398
• Total expenditure of £10,756

The charity does not have any trading subsidiaries and maintains up-to-date charitable reporting as required by the Charity Commission.

Partnerships

A key partnership highlighted by Mission Morogoro is with Tushikamane, a local organisation working towards reducing maternal mortality, strengthening the charity’s impact on health-related outcomes in the region.

Mission Morogoro exemplifies a focused approach to international charity work by combining health, education, and economic initiatives to foster sustainable development in underserved rural Tanzanian communities.

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