Errat Care Centre

Errat Care Centre

Errat Care Centre (ECACE) currently provides clothing, body lotion and maize for 112 people – 27 elderly people, 35 widows and 50 children. They continue to advocate women’s rights and educate families against practices such as Female Genital Mutilation, Domestic Violence and Health Issues. They provide lessons for a minimal fee to some 33 disadvantaged children.

MISSION

To provide education as cheaply as possible to local children, so they can break out of the cycle of illiteracy and poverty. At present we are forced to ask for a contribution from the families, but ideally we would be able to cover the cost of teacher’s salaries through contributions so these vulnerable children can attend school for free. All of our students are orphans or from extremely disadvantaged families.

To provide food, medicine, access to information about available services and general health advice to people infected with HIV / AIDS.

To improve the social and economic well being of women, especially widows and their children, through lobbying, advocacy and cooperation with local government, international organizations, other institutions and NGOs.

To initiate a spirit of self-help in the community through regular meetings and seminars about income generating schemes, healthcare information, etc. motivating people to improve their lives at a grassroots level.

HISTORY

In 2005, some friends from the Arusha region in Tanzania decided to combine their efforts to combat the problems they saw in the area surrounding Arusha. Researching conditions in the villages beyond Kwa Mrombo led them to believe they could do much to improve the quality of life for many people. Both children and adults were found to be severely deprived, suffering from a variety of health problems and social disadvantages. Local customs often contribute to a cycle of illiteracy, unemployment and poverty. Local infrastructure prevents people breaking free of this cycle – there are no paved roads and no electricity, so television, newspapers and other media are expenses beyond people’s means and they remained unaware of the Government’s sparse offerings for schooling and healthcare, which are several hours walk or a prohibitively expensive bus ride away.

The organization Errat Care Centre (ECACE) was formed by Teddy Nkwama and Rose Mroso through their own financial contributions, private donations and local government, and for several years they worked to provide basic needs such as clothing and food, also improving villager’s knowledge of many issues. The organization campaigns on behalf of the people to raise their political presence and give the vulnerable a more powerful voice. They are passionate about providing basic education in Kiswahili, English and Mathematics to children between the ages of 3 and 7 as there was no provision in the area, and no schools within practical distance with affordable costs.

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It can be challenging to stay healthy while on vacation. You’re likely adjusting to a new time zone and eating several meals out.

Here are a few tips to make it easier: stay hydrated, choose water over alcoholic drinks, pack your own quality snacks and eat often (to avoid expensive shops and not eat poorly), stretch, eat well, walk or bike more often, eat vitamins, take a good sleep and stay active for a long time.

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An Exiting Journey through our Traditional Cuisine

Get a ‘native cuisine’ package at the discounted price and savor traditional Mediterranean cuisine at any time of the day. Your lunch, dinner and breakfast will be complemented by wonderful views from the chick restaurant at our hotel.

Overlooking the beautiful garden – the restaurant celebrates local seafood with a menu of fresh fish, handpicked daily by Executive Chef Andris Vidales, who visits the local seaside fish markets himself.

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Celebrate Your Birthday with the Beach Tent Dining!

A special offer for those who want to celebrate a birthday at Maura Apartments Hotel – if you love the sound of the sea and the live music and dining outdoors – get a chance to have a tent outdoor celebration! If it’s your birthday, you’ll get the the package halfly discounted!

Relax at the beautiful garden for a traditional tend dining and get a bit of exotic experience by tasting authentic local dishes, balanced with fresh and flavorful cuisine of Tanzania.

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Live Music Concerts at Maura Apartments Hotel

Enjoy live musical performances daily at the terraced restaurant of Maura Apartments Hotel. Each week we invite a new band to our resort and are pleased to have Jimmy Curgyr’s jazz band as our constant musicians.

You will definitely remember the sound of waves and real live music concerts at the beach! All the restaurant’s catering is at your disposal as well.

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