vision
Tanzanians benefit from a pro-poor mining sector.
Know Our History
HakiMadini Organization
HakiMadini essentially started as a reaction to the human rights abuses that were occurring during late 1990s in mining communities. Of particular focus were the Tanzanite mines in Mererani. Activities initially included: fighting for the rights of service providers to conduct business near mining areas thus providing an essential livelihood supplement; working with the accident investigation committee and deputy minister to resolve disputes between small scale miners and Tanzanite One.
Very rapidly it became apparent that Mererani was not an isolated case and the problems faced there epitomized much of what was happening in mining areas all over Tanzania. In Bulyanhulu an extremely dramatic example of this occurred where over 200,000 small scale miners were evicted from their land to make way for the large scale mine, Canadian owned mine (See “A Golden a example of Globalization” in resource center).
HakiMadini had to evolve rapidly and grow in scope in order to reflect the increasingly complex situation in the mining areas, not only in terms of dealing with the effect of increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and a new mining policy but also with ground level issues such as high H.I.V prevalence, family violence, livelihood alternatives, and economic empowerment.
Being a small organisation, networking became essential and key foundation for the way we operate. Partnerships grew with local NGOs such as Lawyer’s Environmental Action Team (LEAT) and the Legal and Human Rights Center (LHRC), foreign NGOs such as Oxfam, MS Tanzania, unions and workers movements such as Arusha and Manyara Regional Miners Associations, and credit networks such as Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS).
As partnerships grew the range of activities and programs widened. In 2008 HakiMadini opened a second office in Arusha to improve its capacity in advocacy and awareness raising and since that time the office has been very active in policy lobbying, hosting community forums, and media campaigns and making new partnerships like Rosa Luxemburg Foundation and Small Industries Development Organisation (SIDO).
HakiMadini is now the only rights based organisation in the mining sector which advocates for a more equitable distribution of Tanzania`s abundant natural wealth. The organisation is also unique in that it now operates on a local and national level, and collaborate with international organizations. We are not a union or miners but view ourselves as catalyst for change. We focus on strengthening voices, connecting various stakeholders for collective engagement, and working together to protect the rights of small scale mining communities, ensuring transparency and accountability, and that Tanzanian’s benefit from a pro-poor mining sector.
HakiMadini Vision, Mision
and Core Values
We have a deep passion for the work that we do to improve the efficiency
and effectiveness of the Tanzania Mining sector.
and effectiveness of the Tanzania Mining sector.
Mission
To advance the rights, livelihoods, health ,
and well-being of Tanzanian communities.
and well-being of Tanzanian communities.
Values
Integrity
Team work
Volunteerism
Transparency and Accountability
Networking
Collaboration
Team work
Volunteerism
Transparency and Accountability
Networking
Collaboration
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