Background:
Health Action Promotion Association (HAPA) is a Tanzanian NGO established in 2000 and formally registered in May 2001[Society No SO 10892]. HAPA seeks to provide support to community initiated efforts that tackle the development of health, education and good governance.

HAPA'S Analysis:
HAPA aims to ensure that the principle of people centred development is enhanced and put in practise. HAPA understands development to be a process through which people individually or collectively realise their potentials. The primary aim of HAPA is to facilitate community groups/ individuals to become aware that their well being is a core responsibility of themselves.

HAPA is a value-based, non-profit making, non-partisan organisation. The nature of HAPA activities, and the ways in which these are carried out is determined by the following principles: -

Responsiveness to the needs of individuals, community groups and the wider community.
Commitment to sustainable and participatory approaches.
Making a difference by drawing on the energy and enthusiasm of all involved in HAPA.
Active pursuit of innovation accrued and reinforced by research,individual/
....organisational learning and quality in all activities.

In 2000 and formally registered in May 2001 [Society No SO 10892] HAPA seeks to provide support to community initiated efforts that tackle the development of health, education and good governance