Overview
UMATI is a non-governmental organization in Tanzania dedicated to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). It was founded in 1959 and became a full member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation in 1973.

Mission and Focus
The organization provides information, education, and services related to family planning, HIV, STIs, gender-based violence prevention, and sexual and reproductive health. Its work particularly emphasizes young people, women, and underserved or marginalized communities.

Programs and Activities

Comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services

Youth empowerment and gender-responsive programs

Advocacy and policy engagement

Comprehensive sexuality education and social behavior change communication

Community outreach in hard-to-reach areas

Structure and Reach
UMATI operates in about 20 regions of Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar. It runs permanent clinics, youth centers, and works with hundreds of community-based distributors and peer educators. It also partners with government facilities to extend its reach.

People and Partnerships
The organization has a professional team of staff, supported by peer educators and youth activists. It collaborates with international and local partners, including development agencies, NGOs, and foundations.

umati (Universal Machine Technology Interface)

Overview
umati is a global initiative in the machinery and manufacturing industries that focuses on standardizing machine communication. The goal is to make machine-to-machine and machine-to-software connectivity seamless and secure.

Technical Basis
The framework is built on OPC UA (Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture), using companion specifications that define consistent data models for machinery.

Scope and Adoption
umati applies to a wide range of machinery, including machine tools, robotics, plastics and rubber machinery, and measurement systems. It is supported by industry associations and manufacturers worldwide.

Activities

Development of companion specifications for different machine types

Testing and certification to ensure secure and interoperable implementations

Demonstrations at trade fairs to showcase plug-and-play interoperability across different vendors

Benefits
umati reduces the complexity and cost of integrating machines into IT systems, improves data exchange, and enhances interoperability. This enables more efficient production processes, better monitoring, and advanced analytics.