MRCE-TZ – Empowering Recovery, Enriching Lives.

Empowering Lives, Creating Change, Restoring Hope

we believe in the power of community. We empower individuals affected by drug use to reclaim their lives, providing the tools, resources, and education they need to overcome challenges and lead positive change. Together, we are creating a generation of resilient, informed, and empowered citizens.

Welcome to MRCE-TZ

We are committed to transforming lives by addressing the unique challenges faced by key and vulnerable populations.

Our Mission

Empower and educate key vulnerable populations in Tanzania, addressing issues of drug use and risky behaviours. By leveraging our understanding of the challenges faced by different groups, we work towards mobilizing individuals, providing support for various health conditions, and offering health promotion services.

Our Vision

Building a community free from drug use, empowered, educated and equipped with the knowledge and resources to overcome risk behaviours, lead positive changes and achieve optimal health and well-being. With a focus on inclusivity, our organization strives to address the specific needs of diverse communities, regardless of religion, gender, or sex, fostering healthier and more resilient generations.

Our Objectives

To raise community awareness of the effects of drug use, sexual and reproductive health, as well as promoting health education on mental health, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and hepatitis through health promotion efforts.

To facilitate the provision of health services to individuals affected by drug abuse and to strengthen community outreach programs, particularly for people who inject drugs (PWID) or people who use drugs (PWUD).

To empower the community in terms of economic welfare, ensuring access to basic housing, food, employment, and entrepreneurship skills through small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and agricultural development.

To advocate for the provision of mental health including cognitive behaviour therapy, counselling, reduce stigma and discrimination associated by drug abuse and behaviour change interventions for PWID/PWUD.

To enhance understanding of the impact of day-to-day human behaviour on the environment, both individually and collectively.

Our Values

Compassion

Approach individuals affected by drug abuse with empathy, understanding, and support.

Integrity

Operate transparently, ethically, and in alignment with our stated mission and objectives.

Collaboration

Work with other organizations, government agencies, and communities to comprehensively address drug abuse.

Empowerment

Empower individuals to take control of their lives and make positive changes to overcome addiction.

Non-discrimination

Treat everyone with dignity and respect, regardless of their background or circumstances