About Rapid Tanzania

RAPID-Tanzania is a registered NGO committed to impactful disaster management and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) activities across Tanzania.

Diverse Expertise

• Disaster Risk Management & Humanitarian Response
• Health, Environment, and Climate Change
• Food Security & Nutrition
• Engineering, Architecture, and Urban/Rural Planning
• Law, Economics, Social Work, and Community Development

National & International Involvement

• National Health Response Team
• Dar es Salaam Multi-Agency Emergency Response Team (DarMAERT)
• United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) team

Key Initiatives

• Disaster Vulnerability assessment and mapping
• Development of Disaster Contingency Plans
• Creation of National Emergency Preparedness & Response Plan (EPRP)
• Studies on Urban Food Systems, Climate Change, and Vulnerability
• Review of Tanzania's National Action Plan for Health Security

Partnerships & Collaboration

RAPID-Tanzania maintains close operational ties with volunteer groups, academic institutions, and government departments. We also serve as a member and secretariat for the Disaster Management Non-Governmental Organization Network (DINGONET).

This wealth of experience ensures effective management and implementation of DRR and DRM activities across Tanzania.