
Tanzanian Psychological Association
TAPA is the leading professional organization representing psychology in the Tanzania, with a good number of researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students as its members.
Mission
The Tanzanian Psychological Association is a non- profit organization which has the mission to promote and to support psychological training and services in Tanzania
Principle objective
To promote the common interests of the members of the Association, who are practitioners of or who are involved in the field of psychology.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Dr. Magolanga Shagembe
President
Mr. George Boniphace Chacha
Vice President
Mr. Barnabas Nkinga Michael
Secretary General
Mr. Albano Sabino Michael
Deputy Secretary General
Ms. Monica Ngatuni
Treasurer
Dr. Upendo Biswalo
Strategic Partnership
Mr. Saldeen Kimangale
Internationalization
Mr. Samwel Marco Mgilitwe
Student RepresentativeCOMMITTEES

ETHICS AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE
The Ethics and Standards Committee has an educational, advisory, regulatory, and consultative function. In relation to disciplinary issues, its role is mediatory rather than disciplinary

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
This Committee engages in activities aimed at promoting the recognition of psychology as a science and the application of psychological services in Tanzania.

PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
The Committee promotes publication and provides the Council with guidance on the creation of a variety of journals and other works thought to advance the goals of the Association
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CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Address continuing education needs of the members, coordinate mentorship programs, professional supervision, and design training packages.

THE TARIFFS AND PRACTICE ISSUES COMMITTEE
The Committee monitors and advocates for the needs of private practice psychologists, enhancing their professional reputation and representing them on issues such as tariffs.

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
The primary aim of the association is to mobilize a diverse range of resources and strategically organize various fundraising activities. This concerted effort is directed towards the fulfillment of our core objective, ensuring the sustainable growth and impact of our initiatives.
BRANCHES

Southern Branch
Leader: Mr.Josephat Christian Nkwera (Branch Leader)
Region: Iringa, Njombe, Mbeya, Rukwa, Ruvuma

Northern Branch
Leader: Mr.Isack Kimario (Branch Leader)
Region: Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Tanga, Manyara

Eastern Branch
Leader: Mr. Boniphace David (Branch Leader)
Region: Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Pwani, Zanzibar

Western-Central
Leader: Mr. Shabani Waziri Mnkai (Branch Leader)
Region: Singida, Dodoma, Kigoma, Tabora

Lake Branch
Leader: Ms.Adelina Nsangira (Branch Leader)
Region: Mwanza, Shinyanga, Mara, Kagera

Coastal Branch
Leader: Fr.Hugo Lungu (Branch Leader)
Region: Lindi, Mtwara