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Children in emergencies
We aim to support refugee and migrant children and their families in north-western Tanzania
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Water, sanitation and hygiene
Providing adequate WASH services is critical to improving the survival, health and development of children.
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Social policy
We aim to reduce child poverty in Tanzania for all children, especially the most marginalized.
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Nutrition
Tanzania made significant progress in improving nutrition among children under 5 years of age.
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Health
Today, Tanzanian children stand a better chance of surviving past their fifth birthday than ever before.
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Children and AIDS
Children, adolescents, women and key populations continue to be disproportionately affected.
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UNICEF and Norway join forces with Njombe Region to tackle childhood stunting
Njombe, Tanzania 14 May 2025, – With 40 per cent of children under five affected by stunting, Njombe is among Tanzania’s hardest-hit regions when it comes to childhood malnutrition. In a bold step to change that reality, the Njombe Regional Government, in partnership with UNICEF and with support from the Governme...
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Increases in vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks threaten years of progress, warn WHO, UNICEF, Gavi
GENEVA/NEW YORK/DAR ES SALAAM, 29 April 2025 – , Immunization efforts are under growing threat as misinformation, population growth, humanitarian crises, and funding cuts jeopardize progress and leave millions of children, adolescents, and adults at risk, warn WHO, UNICEF, and Gavi during World Immunization Week, ...
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Strengthening youth advocacy through learning and action
I remember clearly what it felt like stepping into the UNICEF Tanzania’s Office five years ago. It was equal parts nervousness and excitement. I carried my story with me, not sure how it might inspire others as a newly selected Youth Advocate for Child Protection. Since that day, I’ve worked with and followed UNIC...
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Adolescent-led climate action to benefit over 100,000 girls and boys in sustainable development drive in Zanzibar
Zanzibar, 22 nd April 2025, – The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, in collaboration with the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation and UNICEF, launched today a transformative climate action initiative to equip over 100,000 adolescents and youths with the knowledge and skills to address climate change and drive...
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From Dreams to Reality
My name is Vasta and I am 17 years old. I live in Tunduma town, and I am the firstborn in my family. I completed my primary school education in 2022, but I did not enter into the government secondary school and my mother couldn't afford to send me to a private one. During that time, I was just at home, not doing m...
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UNICEF helping to reshape Zanzibar’s Public Financial Management systems
Strengthening Public Financial Management systems is a priority for every government, and Zanzibar is no exception. However, persistent budget implementation challenges - like low budget credibility and weak linkages between budget allocations and social outcomes - have hindered progress toward equitable access to...
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UNICEF Executive Director visits Tanzania to recognise progress for children despite continued challenges
Dodoma, Tanzania, 11 March 2025, – Concluding a three-day visit to Tanzania today, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell thanked the Government and development partners for delivering impressive gains for children while vowing UNICEF’s continued support in reaching the most vulnerable, including millions of ...
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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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Early Childhood Development factsheets
The Early Childhood Development in the United Republic of Tanzania and Zanzibar factsheets provide a holistic exploration of the lives of young children aged 0-8 years. They highlight key aspects of child well-being through the lens of the Nurturing Care Framework for Early Childhood Development (ECD), covering so...
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Building the foundations
As Tanzania progresses toward sustainable development and prosperity, investing in Early Childhood Development (ECD) has emerged as a key strategy to shape the nation’s future. This ECD Investment Case explores the critical role of ECD in fostering lifelong learning, health, and productivity for individuals and so...
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UNICEF Tanzania Humanitarian Situation Report
On 20 January 2025, the Government of Tanzania declared a Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak in Tanzania after confirming one case and identifying 25 suspected cases in Biharamulo district in Kagera Region. From 23 to 31 January 2025, UNICEF was part of a government-led fact-finding mission to Kagera to assess t...
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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...