Historical Background of ANPPCAN
ANPPCAN was a direct outcome of an international conference convened in Enugu State Nigeria from the 27th May- 2nd June 1986, during the first African Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect.
It has since then opened branches (National chapters) in several African countries.
ANPPCAN Tanzania chapter is the local affiliate of the Regional ANPPCAN Africa, Pan Africa Organization (NGO) with its headquarters in Nairobi Kenya.
ANPPCAN Tanzania was formed on 27th January 1990; it is a national membership, non governmental, non profit making and service delivery organization. It is registered (No SO 7379) under the Societies Ordinance of 1954 on September 25th 1990.
ANPPCAN under its strategic plan has been conducting researches on the extent and nature of Child Abuse and Neglect in Tanzania and also carries out researches and devices intervention strategies on various issues relating to violation of children’s rights and welfare in Tanzania.
Affiliation
The concept of a network of Child Abuse and Neglect was initially envisioned at a meeting of the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) held in Amsterdam in April 1981. The organizations which were involved in the initiation include: IPSCAN, World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Defense for Children International (DCI).
The main concern of ANPPCAN is the status of children especially those in need of protection from various forms of maltreatment. It aims at meeting the protection needs of all children, but particularly those whose rights are likely to be violated. It is generally committed to addressing the problem of child abuse and the promotion of children’s rights.