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A sisterhood of dreams
In the lush green hills of Songwe Region, the clouds hung heavy, casting a grey veil over the landscape. The air was thick with the rhythmic chatter of young girls as they crowded around one girl’s head, extensions in hand, meticulously braiding her hair in a small room tucked inside Mlowo Primary School. Among th...
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Angelina’s journey
At just 17, Angelina had already seen life’s darkest corners and faced more challenges than many encounter in a lifetime. Growing up in Kigoma District, Tanzania, she struggled with an unstable home environment and sought solace on the streets, which became her daily refuge. She roamed, searching for a sense of be...
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Investing in girls, building a nation
From 27 to 31 January 2025, Dr Lauren Rumble, Associate Director for Gender Equality at UNICEF Headquarters, visited Tanzania to gain insights into the country’s progress and challenges in advancing gender equality, particularly in the area of adolescent girls’ empowerment. She engaged with key stakeholders, explo...
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Atuita’s promising future
Atuita is a 19-year-old girl, who despite facing many challenges as a lot of other young girls like herself, such as dropping out of school and peer pressure, managed to achieve her dream of becoming economically self-sufficient. By becoming a cook, she supplies food to her community and earns a stable income for ...
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Elina story
Elina, a 16-year-old from Chitete District, Songwe Region, has seen her bond with her family strengthened and has developed new skills that will help her pave the way for a brighter future. Elina and her mother, Pendo, were both enrolled in the Furaha Teens Parenting Programme, designed to empower parents and care...
Press release
School enrolment campaign targets more than 100,000 out-of-school children in Tanzania
Kigoma, 25 November 2024 – The Government of Tanzania, together with UNICEF and the Education Above All Foundation (EAA), launched the out-of-school children (OOSC) enrolment and retention campaign, “Kila Mtoto ana Ndoto ya Kesho Bora. Chukua Hatua. Rudi Shule!” (Every Child has a Dream for a Better Tomorrow. Tak...
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Joining hands to transform lives through provision of clean drinking water
A year ago, 11-year-old Tausi Katambarai's daily task was to trek 10 kilometers to draw water from a well and balance a 20-liter jerrican on her head back to her home in Kaguruka village, Kasulu district, Kigoma Region of Tanzania. "I had to fetch water for my family, which made it difficult to attend school regu...
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Anastahili's path to empowerment
When Anastahili,16, who lives in Songwe Region of Tanzania, dropped out of school after failing to complete her Form 2 studies in 2022, she felt her dream of becoming an independent woman has come to an end. She still recalls the fear and uncertainty she felt at the time, "I was scared, unsure of my future, becaus...
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Investing in girls’ rights in Tanzania: Our Leadership, Our Well-being
Op-ed by Elke Wisch, UNICEF Representative to Tanzania, and H.E. Kyle Nunas, High Commissioner of Canada. As we mark the International Day of the Girl Child under the theme “Invest in Girls' Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being", it is crucial to recognize the immense potential and capabilities of girls, particu...
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Empowering teachers, impacting futures
Every year, on 5 October, the world comes together to celebrate World Teachers Day, a day to honour the contributions of educators and acknowledge their role in shaping the future of our society. In the Mbeya Region of Tanzania, World Teachers Day holds special significance, as a result of the Primary School Tea...
Report
Menstrual Health and Hygiene among school girls in Tanzania
This report presents the findings of the 2021 Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH) study among schoolgirls in Tanzania. The research was implemented through a multi-sectoral collaboration of the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Public Health Laboratory Ivo de Carneri (PHL-IdC) Zanzibar, and the Presid...