About us
Mission
To deliver comprehensive mapping of Africa, and celebrate the continent's heritage.
Vision
Authentic and accurate documentation on Africa's heritage and boundaries
Current team
We have a growing and committed team
Lukke Mbeki
Group chairperson
Glog Wallace
External relations lead
Sharon Aphelele
Legal lead
Patrick L.O Lumumba
Advisory
Baker Muthothima
Advisory
Abudallah Kuma
Advisory
Bongani Nkosi
Group lead - South Africa
Shone Muneri
Technical lead - South Africa
Andrew Tusiime
Group lead - Uganda
Mike Seruwagi
Technical lead - Uganda
Benjamin Adeoye
Group lead - Nigeria
Johan Kelechi
Technical lead - Nigeria
Zainab Moisi
Group lead - Libya (Acting)
mohammed Boreb
Technical lead - Libya (Acting)
Sheila Kamukama
Phase 1 Training Coordinator - UgandaOur Policy
We've crafted our policy to align with African values and best practices to give every party that we deal with the best of us
Equity and diversity policy
Here at MAPO center we are committed to our policy of equity and diversity. We value the power of diversity. We don’t discriminate against race, age, gender, disability, religion and mental status. We provide equal opportunities to all. Everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
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Terms of usage for our website(s)
By using our site, you confirm that you have accepted the
terms of usage and agreeing to comply with them. You must
not use the site if you don’t agree to its terms. When you
use our site, you are consenting to us processing any data
that we collect from you or that you provide an warrant that
every data provided is accurate.
We don’t guarantee content may be available or uninterrupted
all the time. You can access our site temporarily. We will
suspend, withdraw, discontinue or change all or any part of
the site without notice. We are not liable to you if the
site is not available one time. You are responsible for the
arrangements to access our site. We can not guarantee that
the content on this site is accurate, complete or up to date
Privacy Policy
At MAPO Center, we prioritize your privacy and treat your personal information with the highest level of care and confidentiality. We are fully committed to adhering to data protection principles, not just as a legal obligation, but as a fundamental part of our values. We continuously strive to create a secure environment where your data is handled responsibly, transparently, and with respect. You can trust that our commitment to protecting your information is unwavering, and we take every measure to ensure it is safeguarded at all times.
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Active Shooter Policy
This policy outlines the necessary actions and provides general guidance to support planning in the event of an extreme threat, such as a marauding terrorist firearms attack (also known as an active shooter situation). It is continuously reviewed and updated to align with the evolving security landscape
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Customer Care Policy
At MAPO, our mission is to deliver consistent, high-quality services that effectively document and promote African geography and heritage while remaining cost-effective. We are committed to ensuring the satisfaction of our partners and clients through the continuous achievement of exceptional standards. We encourage the establishment of Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators to guide our efforts and enhance our impact.
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Dignity And Respect
MAPO is dedicated to fostering a culture of dignity and respect in all aspects of our service delivery and employment practices. We are committed to implementing policies and processes that promote inclusivity and reject any form of unlawful or unfair discrimination.
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Recruitment And Selection Policy
MAPO is committed to a thoughtful and structured approach to recruitment at all levels. We recognize the value of aligning the right individuals with the right roles, aiming to attract candidates who seek long-term opportunities. Our goal is to employ effective search and selection techniques that consistently identify qualified and suitable applicants.
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Safeguarding Children And Vulnerable People
Safeguarding policies aim to protect children and/or
vulnerable adults from harm and to significantly reduce or
eliminate the potential of harm to their overall well-being.
Safeguarding looks at all types of harm or potential harm.
This policy assumes that all students and learners and
non-learners in educational establishment are potentially
vulnerable, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity,
disability, or religious beliefs.
Security Policy
MAPO is committed to providing a safe and secure working
environment.
The organisation recognises and accept their legal and
social responsibility to provide a safe and secure
environment for all its staff, clients and stake holders.
Where appropriate, the organisation will seek any necessary
expert advice to determine the security risks and
precautions required to deal with them
Accountability and governance
To achieve our mission and goals and create a great impact on the lives of people, we believe it is important to be accountable especially to supporters who fund our projects. MAPO takes great care and responsibility in using our funders' donations, and aims for a very high standard of governance and accountability
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