Wakwetu People’s Development Organization (WAPEDO) is a registered non-governmental organization in Mpwapwa, Dodoma, Tanzania, founded in 2016 by Rev. Anderson Madimilo. The organization’s mission is to enhance the
social-economic status of people while protecting the environment. With a focus on environmental sustainability, natural resource management, sustainable livelihoods, agro forestry, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene), health and empowerment. WAPEDO works closely with communities, Government agencies, NGO’s and corporate organizations.

Our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive environment is at the core of our success. Embrace the quirkiness, embrace the creativity, celebrate diversity, and most importantly, embrace the sense of belonging.

Name of the NGO: Wakwetu People’s Development Organization (WAPEDO

Address: P.O Box 386 Mpwapwa, Dodoma Tanzani.

Established in: 2016 

Organization Status: Non-Governmental organization

Level of action: National

Registered Act: under Non-Governmental organization 2002

Registration No:  00NGO0008856

Founder:  Rev. Anderson Madimilo

Country: Tanzania

Wakwetu People’s Development Organization (WAPEDO) came into existence as a result of the motivation and personal initiative of its founder Rev. Anderson Madimilo to enhance the socio-economic status of the people and protection of the environment. Rev Anderson Madimilo is an Anglican pastor who was raised in rural family, he is not a stranger to the
hardships faced by poor rural families. He grew up witnessing the forests disappearing as a result of human activities, people becoming more stressed and losing their culture. Having an experience of those challenges, the founder set out to do his best to make a positive difference in the lives of people and their environment.

Working with a team of committed people, WAPEDO aim has been to improve living conditions of people
while ensuring conservation of their native environment through people’s participation. The key areas identified for intervations include Environmental sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Livelihood, Agroforestry, WASH, Health & Empowerment

Our efforts have developed lasting association with government, Non-Government and Corporate Organizations as also with the communities & groups with whom we have worked.

We have came a long way following a small beginning in August 2016 and have implemented a variety of projects related to environmental conservation, natural resource management, Agriculture, beekeeping, Community capacity building and Education & Awareness

Through our project named “Msani rejuvenation” in partnership with International Tree Foundation (ITF) , we were able to be recognized by the government through its Agency named Tanzania Forest services (TFS) as the leading organization in tree planting in the Mpwapwa district and awarded a certificate of appreciation in the year 2021