The Tanzanian Community Association - Midwest USA is a Not For Profit (NFP) association incorporated in the state of Illinois, USA since 6^th November 2002. The Association’s main objective is to mobilize and unite Tanzania's in the Midwest - USA and elsewhere in the world, and all friends of Tanzania with a common purpose of addressing the cultural, economic, educational, immigration, health, scientific, and social needs of community members.

The Association seek to develop programs and affiliations with state, federal, and international organizations and agencies to further the understanding of the Tanzanian cultures, issues, and its people. It will develop programs that help the advancement of Tanzanians in the Midwest USA and elsewhere in the world. The association will also endeavor to provide information to the Tanzanian Community Association - Midwest USA, NFP and elsewhere concerning education, economics, health, culture, science and technology, immigration, women's and children issues, and bilateral relationships, all with the goal of promoting their common welfare and well being.

TCA will achieve its goals:

• Through scheduled association and community activities throughout the year

• By encouraging and supporting its members to engage in activities that promote their own welfare such as book drives, educational forums investment clubs, immigration forums, economic activities etc.

• By acting as a medium for the dissemination and sharing of information and ideas on all relevant subjects through meetings, forums, its newsletter and electronic chat rooms.

• And through active educational, scientific and cultural campaigns.