MIHLGSO

History

From an idea to a registered NGO

MIHLGSO grew out of a simple resolution by Mafia higher-learning graduates and students: build something that helps our island. Here's the timeline so far.

Milestones

  1. 8 March 2009

    MIHLGSO is founded

    Higher-learning graduates and students from Mafia Island, together with native Mafia people, formally resolve to build a non-profit organization on the principles of freedom, justice, fraternity, and concord.

  2. 3 December 2012

    Officially registered

    The Registrar of Societies under Tanzania's Ministry of Home Affairs registers MIHLGSO as a non-governmental, non-profit organization — P.O. Box 9223, Dar es Salaam.

  3. [month year]

    First constitution adopted

    Members formally adopt the MIHLGSO Katiba, setting out the organization's objectives, leadership structure, and governance across its ten parts. [Add the date this was ratified.]

  4. [month year]

    Leadership committee elected

    The first executive and board leadership are elected to guide the organization's day-to-day work and represent members. [Confirm the date and the founding office-bearers.]

  5. [month year]

    Membership reaches [number]

    Word spreads across Mafia Island and among graduates living elsewhere in Tanzania, and registered membership grows to [number] members. [Confirm milestone count and date.]

  6. [month year]

    Office land secured

    MIHLGSO secures the plot of land that will host its first permanent office on Mafia Island, surveyed and marked out by members. [Confirm acquisition date and location.]

  7. [month year]

    Office construction begins

    Phase one of the UJENZI WA OFISI project breaks ground, marking the start of building the organization's permanent home. [Confirm groundbreaking date.]

  8. [month year]

    Yatima Project launched

    MIHLGSO formally launches the YATIMA PROJECT to support orphans and vulnerable children of Mafia with welfare and educational assistance. [Confirm launch date and first beneficiaries.]

  9. Today

    Active projects

    MIHLGSO is running two flagship projects — UJENZI WA OFISI (building our first permanent office) and YATIMA PROJECT (supporting orphans and vulnerable children of Mafia) — and we continue to grow the membership and community impact.