Amplifying Voices, Inspiring Change
In early October 2023, UNICEF, in collaboration with the Government of Tanzania, initiated a series of consultations on climate action involving over 150 children and young people. Simultaneously, more than 12,000 U-Reporters participated in a climate change poll, amplifying awareness, and capturing the voices of Tanzania's youth on the impacts of…, Genoveva Zawadi: Climate change impacts beyond borders , “Representing the unheard voices of Tanzanian children on a global stage is my proudest moment! COP28 was an opportunity to give a voice to millions of children in Tanzania who, for several reasons, could not be there themselves. As I navigated the bustling atmosphere of COP28, I had a surprising revelation. My assumption that climate change…, Derrick Mwakyeja: A journey from local advocacy to global impact , On World Children's Day 2023, I stood before the Tanzanian Government, presenting the Children for Climate Action report to Hon. Dr. Selemani Said Jafo, Minister of State, Vice President’s Office Union, and Environment. This was a pivotal moment, symbolizing the moment of our efforts to address the impacts of climate change on the rights of…, Loveness Kashumba: Networking for change at COP28 , From the moment I received that life-changing call from UNICEF Tanzania informing me of my sponsorship to attend COP28, I knew that my dreams of making a difference were about to come true. I could not hide my excitement of being part of a global conversation on climate change! Amid this global gathering, I seized the opportunity to emphasize…