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The National Council of People Living with HIV/AIDS is the umbrella body of people living with HIV in Tanzania - member led, member governed, and present in every region.

Baraza la Taifa la Watu Wanaoishi na VVU ni chombo mwavuli cha watu wanaoishi na VVU Tanzania - kinachoongozwa na wanachama wenyewe, na kilichopo katika kila mkoa.

Our storyHistoria yetu

Founded by members, for members Kilianzishwa na wanachama, kwa wanachama

NACOPHA was formed so that people living with HIV in Tanzania would speak for themselves rather than be spoken for. What began as a handful of support groups is now a national council with structures in every region, district and ward, and a recognised seat in the national HIV response.

NACOPHA kilianzishwa ili watu wanaoishi na VVU nchini Tanzania wajisemee wenyewe badala ya kusemewa. Kilichoanza kama vikundi vichache vya kusaidiana sasa ni baraza la taifa lenye miundo katika kila mkoa, wilaya na kata, na lenye nafasi inayotambulika katika mapambano ya kitaifa dhidi ya VVU.

The leadership panel at a NACOPHA zonal meeting

Our visionDira yetu

A Tanzania in which every person living with HIV lives a healthy, dignified and productive life, free from stigma and discrimination.

Tanzania ambayo kila mtu anayeishi na VVU anaishi maisha yenye afya, heshima na tija, bila unyanyapaa wala ubaguzi.

Our missionDhamira yetu

To unite, represent and empower people living with HIV in Tanzania - advocating for their rights and improving access to quality treatment, care and support.

Kuwaunganisha, kuwawakilisha na kuwawezesha watu wanaoishi na VVU Tanzania - kutetea haki zao na kuboresha upatikanaji wa matibabu, huduma na msaada bora.

Our valuesMaadili yetu

  • Dignity and respectUtu na heshima
  • Meaningful participationUshiriki wenye maana
  • ConfidentialityUsiri
  • Transparency and accountabilityUwazi na uwajibikaji
  • Equity and inclusionUsawa na ujumuishaji
How we are organisedMuundo wetu

From the ward to the national council Kutoka kata hadi baraza la taifa

NACOPHA is built from the ground up. Members belong to a local group in their ward, which feeds into the district and regional networks, which in turn elect the national leadership. Decisions travel in both directions.

NACOPHA imejengwa kuanzia chini. Wanachama ni sehemu ya kikundi cha kata yao, ambacho kinaunganishwa na mitandao ya wilaya na mikoa, nayo huchagua uongozi wa taifa. Maamuzi husafiri pande zote mbili.

Ward groupsVikundi vya kata

Peer support groups where members meet, support each other and raise issues.

Vikundi vya kusaidiana ambapo wanachama hukutana, kusaidiana na kuibua changamoto.

District networksMitandao ya wilaya

Coordinate groups across the district and engage the council health team.

Huratibu vikundi katika wilaya na kushirikiana na timu ya afya ya halmashauri.

Regional networksMitandao ya mikoa

One network in each of the 31 regions, linking districts to the national office.

Mtandao mmoja katika kila mkoa kati ya 31, ukiunganisha wilaya na ofisi ya taifa.

National councilBaraza la taifa

The general assembly elects the board, which oversees the secretariat in Dar es Salaam.

Mkutano mkuu huchagua bodi, ambayo husimamia sekretarieti iliyoko Dar es Salaam.

Structure diagram Chati ya muundo
GovernanceUongozi

LeadershipViongozi

Elected by members, accountable to members. Wanachaguliwa na wanachama, na kuwajibika kwa wanachama.

The leadership line-up is being prepared. Orodha ya viongozi inaandaliwa.

Stand with us Simama nasi

Join as a member, or get in touch about partnering with NACOPHA.

Jiunge kama mwanachama, au wasiliana nasi kuhusu ushirikiano na NACOPHA.