Description
Morogoro is a city located in the eastern part of Tanzania, approximately 196 kilometers (122 miles) west of Dar es Salaam. It serves as the capital of the Morogoro Region. Informally, it is referred to as "Mji kasoro bahari," which translates to "city short of an ocean/port."
In Morogoro, the non-profit organization APOPO trains Gambian pouched rats, known as HeroRATS, for landmine detection as well as the detection of tuberculosis. The city is situated at the foothills of the Uluguru Mountains and serves as a significant agricultural center in the region. Notably, the Sokoine University of Agriculture is based in Morogoro. The city is also home to various missions that provide educational and medical facilities, benefiting the local community. Additionally, the Amani Center, located in Morogoro, Provides assistance to over 3,400 disabled individuals in the surrounding villages.
