Health & HIV Care
Community-based HIV prevention, care and adherence support, including referrals, peer groups and home visits for people living with HIV.
Community-centred • Partnership-driven
Power to Care for Every Vulnerable Life
Action for Community Care (ACC) works with government, communities and partners across Tanzania to strengthen health, education, livelihoods, social protection and environmental sustainability so that children, youth, women, elderly people and people living with HIV can live with dignity and hope.
Our care strategies
Gender-sensitive, community-driven and system-strengthening
ACC combines gender-responsive and community-based approaches to address poverty, inequality and health challenges, ensuring no one is left behind.
A holistic approach to care and protection
Our programmes are designed with communities and delivered through local structures. We support households to access health, education and economic opportunities while strengthening protection systems and promoting environmental sustainability.
ACC puts the most vulnerable at the centre – including Most Vulnerable Children,
people living with HIV, women, youth and the elderly – so that every intervention
contributes to dignity, safety and long-term resilience.
Through close collaboration with District Councils, ward and village leaders and health facilities, our work complements national strategies and strengthens existing government systems.
Strategy one
Enhancing community agency
Building the capacity of households, caregivers and community volunteers to make informed decisions, demand services and support one another.
Strategy two
Linking to quality services
Strengthening referral and linkage systems so that vulnerable groups can access health, education, social protection and livelihood services without barriers.
Strategy three
Shifting norms & systems
Working with leaders, influencers and networks to challenge harmful norms, promote gender equality and advocate for inclusive, sustainable policies.
Programs that change lives
Together with communities, we create measurable impact
ACC’s programmes reach families in their homes, schools, health facilities and communities – helping them access care, protection and opportunities.
Children & youth
18,000+
Children and youth supported through education, health and protection initiatives.
Households & caregivers
1,148
Families and caregivers reached with economic strengthening and social protection support.
Community reach
2,000,000+
Community members engaged through awareness, outreach and behaviour change activities.
Our mission & vision
The future we see and the path we walk
ACC’s mission and vision guide how we plan, partner and measure our work – always with the most vulnerable at the centre.
Our mission
Supporting vulnerable communities
To support and empower vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in accessing health, education, economic growth, social protection and environmental services, using community structures and strong partnerships.
Our vision
A dignified, healthy and sustainable society
ACC envisions a Tanzania where vulnerable children, youth, women, elderly people and people living with HIV enjoy improved health, opportunities and a safe environment that enables them to thrive.
Our core programs
Programmes that bring our mission to life
Our complementary programmes address the multi-dimensional challenges facing vulnerable groups – providing them with the tools and support they need.
Children & Youth
Education support, early childhood development and life skills for children and adolescents who are most at risk of being left behind.
Livelihood & Economic Strengthening
Household economic empowerment through savings groups, small grants, vocational skills and start-up kits for caregivers and youth.
Social Protection & Environment
Social protection, gender equality, clean cooking and environmental initiatives that make homes and communities safer and more resilient.
Our partners
Working together to reach more communities
We are grateful to work alongside those who share our vision of empowering vulnerable people and creating lasting change across Tanzania.
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Discover the impact of volunteering
Together, we create more opportunities for transformation
Volunteers, community champions and partners are at the heart of ACC’s work. Your time, skills and support help us reach more families with care and hope.
- Make a tangible impact: support households to access health, education and livelihoods.
- Grow your skills & leadership: gain experience in community development and programme delivery.
- Promote mental health & wellbeing: be part of a caring network that listens, encourages and stands with others.
Voices of transformation
Stories from the communities we serve
Behind every statistic are real people and families whose lives have changed. Here is one of many stories shared through ACC’s programmes.
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Since ACC started visiting our village, my children have been able to stay in school and receive regular health check-ups. The community volunteers visit us at home, encourage us to join savings groups and help us get support at the health facility. We feel seen, supported and no longer alone.