SHDEPHA+ Community
Reg. No. SO 8216 Established 21 Nov 1994
Who We Are

SHDEPHA+

Service, Health and Development for People Living Positively with HIV/AIDS

SHDEPHA+ is a national non-governmental organization registered on 21 November 1994 with registration number SO 8216. It originated from the initiatives of fifteen people living with HIV/AIDS whose goal was to create a network, mobilize resources, and fight the spread of the disease.

Today, SHDEPHA+ covers people both infected and affected by HIV/AIDS — working alongside communities across Tanzania to improve health, strengthen livelihoods, and advance inclusive, people-centered development.

30+ Yearsof Impact
65+Branches Nationwide
15Founders
Our Journey

Key Milestones

From fifteen founders to a national movement — the moments that shaped SHDEPHA+.

1994

National Founding

Registered on 21 November 1994 by fifteen people living with HIV/AIDS to create a support network and fight the spread of the disease.

1999

Kahama Branch Launched

SHDEPHA+ Kahama branch was launched in Kahama District, joining a growing network of branches countrywide.

2002

Independent Operations

The Kahama branch began independent operations — developing, managing, and implementing its own projects under the shared constitution.

Today

Working Toward the SDGs

Partnering with international and national donors, local and central government, and stakeholders toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Our Foundation

Mission, Vision & Goal

Mission

SHDEPHA+ is committed to reducing income and non-income poverty, hunger, human suffering, diseases, and the impacts of HIV/AIDS by empowering communities to attain community-based and sustainable human development.

Vision

A democratic Community that is free of Poverty, Hunger, and Diseases and enjoys a good quality of education, standards of living, and social well-being.

Goal

To achieve sustainable community health and development outcomes by strengthening SHDEPHA+'s capacity to deliver comprehensive healthcare services, support livelihoods, advance gender equity, and champion environmental conservation.

What Guides Us

Our Core Values

These core values guide our mission, ensuring our commitment to ethical practices, community well-being, and lasting impact in every action we take.

Transparency

Operate openly and share information honestly.

Accountability

Take responsibility and deliver on our commitments.

Integrity

Uphold honesty and strong moral principles.

Team Work

Collaborate to achieve common goals together.

Sustainability

Create long-term positive impact for communities.

Equity

Ensure fairness and inclusion for all.

Cooperation

Work in partnership to strengthen collective efforts.