Our Community
Older people, families, health workers and researchers — meet the people behind HeART (2026–2031) and find your way to take part in better ageing in Tanzania.
Tangible improvements in everyday life for older people
“The goal is not only new knowledge, but also tangible improvements in everyday life for older people in Tanzania — especially those who are currently furthest removed from the healthcare system,” says Dorthe Susanne Nielsen. HeART builds on many years of collaboration between Tanzanian and Danish institutions and combines research, education and local engagement.
- Older people’s experiences of ageing, illness and care shape the research
- Home visits reach citizens in vulnerable rural areas
- Nurses, doctors and community health workers train together in geriatrics
Be part of better ageing in Tanzania
Train in geriatrics
Nurses, doctors and community health workers — build new competencies in care for older people through HeART training.
Express interestJoin the exchange
Selected health professionals take part in exchange visits to Denmark to learn best practice in older people’s care.
Get in touchPartner with us
SDU, Odense University Hospital, University of Dodoma and MUHAS — plus new collaborators in research, education and care.
Start a conversationShare experience of ageing
Older people, families and carers — tell us how ageing, illness and care work in your community so interventions fit real life.
Send feedbackTwo quotes that set the direction
“Older people are an overlooked group in many low- and middle-income countries. With the HeART project, we will gain new knowledge that can help develop better and more targeted interventions.”
“The goal is not only new knowledge, but also tangible improvements in everyday life for older people in Tanzania — especially those furthest from the healthcare system.”
Questions we hear often
Who is HeART for?
Older people in Tanzania — especially those living with chronic illness, reduced function or vulnerability linked to poverty, gender, disability and stigma — plus the nurses, doctors and community health workers who care for them.
What does HeART do?
Research on ageing and access, analysis of vulnerability, geriatrics training, Tanzania–Denmark exchange, home visits in rural areas, and the HeART database — running 2026–2031 with DKK 10 million from Danida.
How is data about older people protected?
The HeART database collects knowledge on health and social conditions for planning and research. Results are shared as anonymised, aggregated knowledge — never as identifiable personal stories.
Can my organisation collaborate with HeART?
Yes — HeART builds on Tanzania–Denmark collaboration (SDU, OUH Geriatrics, University of Dodoma, MUHAS). If your goals align with better ageing, reach out via the contact page.
How can older people and families take part?
Through home visits, local dialogues on ageing, and training activities — or write to us via the contact form. Early in the project (2026–2031), listening comes first.
There is a place for you in HeART
Older people, carers, health workers, students and researchers — join training, exchange and research for better ageing.