Tanzania

DSW Tanzania is a Country Office of the global development organisation Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW). DSW Tanzania’s Head Office is in the Arusha Region, as well as liaison offices in Dar es Salaam, Mbeya and Dodoma. DSW Tanzania’s vision is for a healthy and sustainable Tanzania in which all young people can realize their full potential. To unleash this potential, DSW empowers young people, creates an enabling environment and fosters inclusive and meaningful participation.

To achieve this, we are working with various measures:

– The establishment and strengthening of youth clubs, as well as capacity building in prevention of gender-based violence (GBV), life skills, reproductive health (RH), entrepreneurship and leadership.

– The establishment of Youth Empowerment Centre (YECs) and Safe Space for Girls as hubs for exchange and knowledge sharing in the areas of gender-based violence (GBV), economic activities, referrals, linkages and reproductive health.

– Building the capacity of civil society organizations to ensure effective implementation of programmes in regards to policies, guidelines and priorities of Tanzania for youth development.

DSW has been part of the development and contributes to national policies, strategies and guidelines including national youth development policy, the National Acceleration Investment Agenda for Adolescent Health and Wellbeing (NAIA-AHW) 2021/22-2024/25; National Family Planning Coasted Implementation Plan 2019-2023; National Life Skills Manual; Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP) (July 2021- June 2025; The National Road Map Strategic Plan to Improve Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH+ N) – One Plan III (2021- 2025) to mention a few.

We are a learning organisation collaborating with sectoral ministries aligned with youth sector.

“DSW has had tremendous reach and impact on the youth health and development eco-system in Tanzania. Through engaging local authotities and other partners we contribute to improving youth livelihood in an inclusive enabling environment involving all sectors. Most importantly we have strengthened the capacities of youth, youth networks and other CSO’s in supporting a healthy sustainable community.”

Peter Owaga, Country Director DSW Tanzania

Our team in Tanzania

Peter Owaga

Country Director DSW Tanzania

Telephone: +255 736 555 020
Email: dsw@dswtz.org

Winnie Muine

Programme Manager

Telephone: +255 736 555 020
Email: dsw@dswtz.org

Antony Kagali

Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

Telephone: +255 736 555 020
Email: dsw@dswtz.org

Helena Arbogast

Human Resource and Administration Coordinator

Telephone: +255 736 555 020
Email: dsw@dswtz.org

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DSW at the RMNCAH National Scientific Conference in Tanzania

Blog | 23. November 2021

From 17th – 19th November 2021 Tanzania held it first ever Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) Annual Scientific Conference in Dar es Salaam region. The meeting was organized by Ministry of Health, Community Development, Elderly, Gender and Children in collaboration with Non State Actors including Development Partners and Non- Government Organizations. The objectives of the conference were to share evidenced based practices on implementation of RMNCAH interventions as well as enabling partners to learn from each other on the best practices which can be adapted for improving RMNCAH interventions in the country.

DSW Tanzania showcased innovations of its youth led programs in the areas of adolescent and youth health, Advocacy for Family planning and Adolescent, Girls, Youth empowerment through preparation and dissemination of abstracts that are in line with RMNCAH interventions .

The conference hosted 2000 delegates who come from academia, researchers, CSOs, Health service providers, state actors, pharmaceuticals company’s and health tech Innovators. The conference was inaugurated by the Honorable Kassim Majaliwa, the Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania. The conference was also a platform for the launching of National Plan for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition- One Plan III and FP 2030 Country commitments. The conference also covered deliberations on Family Planning, Reproductive Health, Nutrition, Community interventions, Health- Tech- Innovations, Youth Friendly service, Maternal and Newborn Care, Human Resource for Health and Accountability.

DSW Tanzania Country Director, Mr. Peter Owaga presenting an abstract during the meeting

During the scientific conference DSW Tanzania got an opportunity to present 6 abstract papers. The abstract papers presented were;

The Role of Secondary Schools Health Clubs in Addressing Teenage Pregnancy: A case of Dodoma City Council
Community Dialogue- an Approach to Engaging Communities on Addressing Teenage Pregnancy
Creating Supportive Community Environment for Accessing Adolescent Friendly Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
The Role of Youth Champions in Influencing Reproductive Health/ Family Planning Budgets and Policies
DSW Tanzania Youth Health sport initiative: A vehicle to enhancing youth talents and Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights( SRHR) Knowledge
Engaging Primary School Children through School Health Clubs towards addressing Sexual and Gender Based Violence

DSW Tanzania abstracts presentations were a platform to showcase how DSW Tanzania interventions and advocacy strategy has influenced policy makers and decision makers in fostering a friendly environment from youths in accessing sexual reproductive health services.

Saumu Rajabu presenting an abstract

The conference was also graced by the presence of the Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania His Excellency Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete as a chair panelist in a plenary discussion on RMNCAH Situation in Tanzania . The call for action from the RMNCAH conference is that every actor in their respective area should work together so that there should be respective maternity care, medical supplies, investment in human resource for health, respect and compassionate care for pregnant women and postpartum care as well as supporting Adolescent and Youth Health and well being.

Winnie Muine presenting an abstract

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Celebrating Youth CSOs in Tanzania

Blog | 03. September 2020

DSW Tanzania through its youth development training centre and capacity development projects conducts capacity strengthening interventions for CSOs. One of the projects dubbed SLALE recently organized a midterm review workshop for partners supported by DSW through foundational training and mentoring. The project focuses on strengthening capacity of youth led and youth serving CSOs to be able to have effective youth programming and coordinated advocacy efforts on RH/FP. In the workshop partners shared Project implementation status and lessons learnt. Partners’ project designs revolve around themes on prevention of teenage pregnancies and promoting provision of Youth Friendly Services (YFS). The project has also facilitated training that strengthened the capacity of CSOs in leadership and management, governance and organizational development. The capacity acquired has enabled CSOs to strengthen effectiveness in project implementation which aligns with government priorities and contributes to national action plans. Partners’ anecdotal statements show improved organizational systems and also change in the communities being served.

DOYODO representative, Charles doing a presentation

During the workshop, DSW supported and signed the second phase of sub grants with partners Red cross Tanzania, GRAMBAH Health Charity, HIMD and YWCA Tanzania for them to implement projects on RH/FP advocacy. The other core partners who continue implementing projects through sub grants from DSW are KIVULINI and DOYODO. According to DOYODO Executive Director Rajabu Suleiman, DSW has facilitated their organization to grow from a small CBO to a strong National NGO that support youth in Dodoma region. Their internal systems as well as youth advocacy work has greatly improved after DSW Capacity strengthening interventions. They have helped to change lives of youth as well as service provision. Rajab states “…..the network we have established in Dodoma has enabled us to advocate for reduction of teenage pregnancy by working closely with the government at different levels. We work as a team and ensure enough budgets are allocated for provision of YFS within health facilities in Dodoma city”.

Irene Austin presenting for KIVULINI

KIVULINI has been using youth champions and media to advocate for the reduction of SGBV within the Mwanza region. “We have succeeded in delivering messages to different target groups in the community, after the training of journalists and youth champions we have been able to reach out to the community and advocate for reduction of SGBV which lead to teenage pregnancy…” said Irene Austin, KIVULINI Project Officer.

DSW Project Officer, Hellen Paschal emphasized on the importance of partners to advocate for the prioritization of Youth Friendly Services budget within their target districts as well as program implementation to comply with National Frameworks and Policies related to RH/FP.

DSW Country Director Peter Owaga facilitating the Leadership and Governance session

The workshop participants who comprised the leadership and management representatives were also oriented on organizational development sessions including leadership and governance, strategic planning, financial management, compliance and networking. The youth partner CSOs work in the regions of Arusha, Mwanza, Shinyanga and Dar es Salaam.

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DSW Tanzania Launches Youth Empowerment Centres

Blog | 31. August 2020

In August 2020, DSW Tanzania launched 2 Youth Empowerment Centres (YECs) in Dar es Salaam and Arusha. In Dar es Salaam the youth centre was launched at Makuburi Ward Ubungo Municipal Council and in Arusha the youth centre was launched at Tengeru in Akheri Ward Meru District Council. The event was witnessed by youth, community members and Government representatives at the Region and Districts. The launch showcased youth vocational skills related products exhibition, edutainment by DSW youth talent groups, health talks by youth friendly health service providers and inauguration of the centres. The youth were also supported with business kits for their income generation activities. The youth club members also conducted peer sessions for youth who attended the event on SRHR and HIV/AIDS.

Makuburi Youth Centre

DSW Youth Empowerment Strategic Approach ensures peer education through youth clubs and youth empowerment centres. DSW Tanzania works with youth and community leaders in identifying the location of the centres in a participatory manner where the location and establishment is owned by the community. The youth empowerment centres are hubs for networking youth activities at the community, supporting other youth clubs, linking youth with other services such as health extension services and an identity for youth edutainment. The centre is also stocked with a mini library for references. The centres are run by youth with support of youth officers in the community.

Handover of audiovisual equipment to youth

Hamson Mrema, representing the Meru District Council at the launch in Arusha stated “we request the youth to take advantage of this opportunity for gaining health and entrepreneurship skills through trained peers and Government extension officers. DSW is a great partner who ensures sustainability of its work by such community oriented facilities and interventions.” Also, Rose Mpeleta representing Ubungo Municipal Council at the launch in Makuburi Dar es Salaam urged DSW to reach more youth and ensure capacity through more youth centres as there is a need for more SRH related interventions to curb teenage pregnancies and employability for youth. Andrew Mkopi who is one of the youth leaders at Makuburi thanked DSW for investing in young people’s health stating they now have a place to meet to facilitate their exchange. Winnie Muine the DSW Youth Project Coordinator appreciated the Government support for facilitating establishment of the Centres and also supporting the youth with the government youth development fund.

DSW staff at Tengeru Youth Centre

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Tanzania Celebrates International Volunteer Day 2019

Blog | 08. December 2019

United Nations reports indicate that progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is slow, with developing countries facing an average annual funding gap of about 2.5 trillion USD. Volunteers make up a critical human capacity resource that help close this gap. However, despite their selfless actions, volunteers have been under-valued, unrecognised and unaccounted for for several decades. The 2030 Agenda presents a plan of action for the UN member states to integrate volunteerism into their peace and development plans. Development, peace building and humanitarian actors are encouraged to form relationships with local communities that link priorities on the ground to wider systemic efforts. Actions of volunteerism needs to be reinforced to implement the SDGs.

The International Volunteer Day (IVD) in Tanzania was held at Arusha on December 5, 2019 under coordination by the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) and co-hosted by DSW Tanzania. The event brought together volunteers through support and cooperation of governmental and non-governmental organisations, volunteer-involving organisations, community volunteer groups, volunteers from UN agencies, as well as individual volunteers. The event celebrated volunteer achievements in fostering change and showcased the immense value of volunteering through different activities. The theme of IVD 2019 is “Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality through volunteerism”.

UN Volunteer Hyuk Hwang sharing his volunteer experience at the IVD 2019

The event showcased and promoted the idea of greater utilisation of volunteers for building an inclusive future. It featured participatory engagement of different volunteer groups, including youth, women, CSOs, people with disabilities, government officials and UN volunteers who have been championing voluntarism at different levels in the country.

Volunteers offered community services at different locations in Arusha, such as a dialogue with community volunteer stakeholders to articulate the agenda of volunteer contribution in development, volunteer information clinics around SDGs, youth edutainment activities aimed at instilling the spirit of volunteerism in young people, and government officials-led session on volunteer contribution in implementation of policies.

During the opening of the event, volunteer representatives from UNV and community groups gave their testimonials on their journey of volunteerism and shared success stories of their contributions in development. While giving her remarks on behalf of the UN, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative Ms. Christine Musisi stated that “Volunteerism is a powerful mechanism to engage people, especially those left farthest behind, in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. When people volunteer, they connect with others and foster a sense of purpose”.

UNDP Resident Representative Ms. Christine Musisi, presenting the UN statement for IVD 2019

The UN message on IVD calls for increasing the number of UN volunteers to contribute to the UN system activities in support of Agenda 2030. It emphasises promoting volunteerism worldwide as it nurtures solidarity and cohesion through underlying values of cooperation and reciprocity. Volunteerism is essential for ensuring that global sustainable development efforts are owned by all people, implemented by all people and for all people.

DSW Country Director Peter Owaga and UNDP Resident Representative Ms. Christine Musisi at the volunteer exhibitions

The DSW Country Director in Tanzania, Peter Owaga, echoed the sentiments of volunteer success in changing community lives by saying, “DSW highly recognises the power of volunteers as change agents and we value this contribution by empowering them through different avenues such as training. The DSW youth peer educators and champions have continued to volunteer to support communities through health promotion, policy advocacy, community outreaches and leading youth engagement.”

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Girls at the Front Line to Prevent GBV in Tanzania

Blog | 07. November 2019

Girls in Arusha District Council are at the front line to prevent Gender Based Violence (GBV) through an initiative supported by DSW Tanzania. Through a girls empowerment Project a total of 131 peer educators are engaged in community development activities and outreaches to support prevention of GBV in their rural communities. The project contributes to the elimination of harmful practices and violations of girls and young women’s fundamental rights. In strengthening these efforts, DSW conducts interventions for peer educators, community champions, journalists’, service providers and leaders in prevention of Gender Based Violence.

The girls peer educators conduct peer sessions of Female Genital Mutilation elimination, Sexual and Gender based violence, Sexual reproductive health and rights, entrepreneurship, leadership and life skills. Through a stakeholders’ forum organized by DSW Tanzania, girls and young women got the opportunity to learn from Government technical experts on women empowerment, community development, youth and health related issues. The Project has enabled the girls to strengthen their capacities in knowing their rights as young women, advising their fellow peers on referral systems for support, establishment of group businesses to pursuing youth related economic opportunities.

A peer educator Lucia Saitabau said, “It has been a tough struggle but today with the knowledge we have we are empowered. This is just what we wanted and what we dreamt of to bring change to gender based violence and to end Female Genital Mutilation in our community. We will be at the front line to bring awareness to our fellow youth, women and our community so that they can support girls”.

Lucia Saitabau speaks during Stakeholders forum

Recently DSW organized a Multi-sectoral dialogue on girls’ empowerment at DSW offices in Arusha. The occasion witnessed orientation of National Plan of Action to End Violence against Women and Children in Tanzania (NPA-VAWC) and developing a Strategy on Stakeholder implementation of prevention of Gender Based Violence and Female Genital Mutilation. The girls groups were also supported with a grant to enhance their economic empowerment initiatives through Income Generating Activities (IGAs).

Girls’ representatives at DSW offices signing their Income Generating Activities (IGA) business plans

DSW Tanzania Program Manager, Philomena Marijani when giving her remarks, emphasized that “change starts with one person and girls should not engage in early marriage but protect themselves and future generation against harmful practices especially Female Genital Mutilation”

DSW Country Director , Peter Owaga handing over of Income Generating Activities (IGAs)support to Arusha Regional Representative

We are grateful for the support of this grant, it will support us to be economically self-reliant, enhance groups development and sustainability” said Happy Japhet a peer educator and group leader.

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Supporting Initiatives for Youth Empowerment in Tanzania

Blog | 28. October 2019

DSW Tanzania launched a new phase of its programming through a rejuvenated Youth Empowerment Strategic Approach. The launch of the project dubbed “SIYET” which translates to Supporting Initiatives for Youth Empowerment in Tanzania took place at the DSW Tanzania Office in Arusha. The event was attended by representatives from the project sites of Dares Salaam, Arusha and Kilimanjaro regions that included youth peer educators, Government officials and youth stakeholders. The Project coordinator Winnie Muine on elaborating the project overview stated that “this project aims at improved SRH knowledge and access to youth friendly services for young people, equal access to socioeconomic opportunities for young people and strengthening Institutional capacity of targeted Youth Empowerment Centers (YECs)The project aims at reaching over 2400 youth by the time of its completion.

The event comprised of various activities that included stating of the project portfolio and objectives, sharing of the of the baseline findings, presentation by DSW Youth Peer Educators on their experiences in community interventions, presentation on socioeconomic situation of youth in project sites and a round table meeting with youth development experts. Participants commended DSW Tanzania for continuing to support youth initiatives on SRH and economic empowerment by participatory engagement of youth and key stakeholders. During the plenary, key themes and issues emphasized included strategizing how to reduce teenage pregnancies, ensuring decent employment for youth and strengthening capacity of youth clubs and peer educators. The participants also stated the important role of health service providers in delivering youth friendly services and extension officers supporting youth in their business initiatives such as agribusiness.

Health Department Representative from Dar es Salaam during the plenary

DSW Tanzania SIYET Project Coordinator facilitating session on Project portfolio

Health Department Representative from Dar es Salaam during the plenary

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DSW Tanzania showcases Youth Empowerment Centres (YEC) and Youth Clubs as “Safe Spaces for Youth”

Blog | 05. September 2018

In Tanzania the national commemoration of International Youth Day took place from August 10-12, 2018. August 10, 2018 was dedicated for the community services that include planting of trees and visiting stakeholders’ youth programmes that illustrate this year’s International Youth Day theme “Safe Spaces for Youth.” On this day there were field site visits where different stakeholders from national and international level; CSOs, development partners, government officials and youth visited DSW youth programmes. The participants to this program were Mr. Eliakim Mtawa, Government representative from the Ministry of Policy, Parliament Affairs, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled, UNFPA, African Youth and Adolescent Network (AFRIYAN), ILO, AMREF, PSI, Pathfinder International, JHIPEGO and Government Officials from Arusha Region and other regions.

The highlight of the field visit were volunteer tree planting at Tengeru and visiting of Ndili Youth club in Arusha; Red Apple Youth Empowerment Centre in Kilimanjaro; Kaloleni Health Centre; Viboko Deaf Youth Club and DSW Tanzania Training centre. The delegation was able to see DSW hands on experience in youth initiatives and service provision that showcases Safe Spaces for Youth.

Delegates at maize farm of Ndili Youth Club

The delegation started by visiting Ndili Youth Club in Meru, Arusha Region that showcases DSW youth Clubs Initiative that comprises of Youth-led Peer Education, Community Outreach, Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) Services, Economic Empowerment and Sustainability. In Ndili Youth Club, the members of the clubs showed the guests the different projects that they are operating such as agriculture, fish farming and brick making. They also displayed how they use the irrigation pumps donated to them by DSW in farming activities. It was reported that Ndili Youth club won the top prize for being the best quality maize producer in the village . The youth members explained how the youth clubs have been useful in their development. They said that youth clubs have enable them to be recognized by the government and some of the youth have become leaders in their community. Both individual and club have Income Generating Activities (IGA). They have been able to reach 1000 youth through SRHR peer session within their village and neighboring villages

Delegates at the vegetable farm project of Ndili Youth Club

After visiting Ndili Club, the delegates visited Red Apple Youth Empowerment Centre. Addressing the Guests, the Chairperson of the Red Apple Youth Empowerment Centre (YEC) Ally Salim said that the YEC has been a safe space for youth within their area. He mentioned the centre activities to include provision of SRH education to youth and community through arts, sports and dissemination of the Information, Education and communication (IEC) materials; conduct of business activities like stationary and making of flowers and other community services like cleanliness. He applauded DSW Tanzania for helping establish the centre in collaboration with the community, training delivery and provision of infrastructures that include photocopy machine, printers, computers and Television LCD, which has enable them to conduct their Income Generating Activities (IGA). “Red Apple Centre has been always a place where we youth feel secure, it is a place where we could meet share different information especially on Reproductive Health and share our talents and creativity through arts and business activities. We are proud that now we have physical address, we are recognized and we are established to save fellow youth.” said Ally. The delegation had a chance to see youth at the centre that showed their talents, SRH peer sessions and centre library.

A Government representative, Mr. Eliakim Mtawa from Ministry of Policy, Parliament Affairs, Labour, Employment and Youth commended the DSW and youth for such initiative and said the Government of Tanzania will continue to support these initiatives to ensure economic development for the youth.

In Kaloleni Centre, delegation was able to see how DSW collaborated with the other service providers to ensure availability of Youth Friendly Services. It was explained that DSW supported Kaloleni Health Centre in provision of Youth Friendly Service.

The delegation also visited Viboko Deaf Youth Club which comprise of youth with disability. The stakeholders learned how the youth with dis- ability can be empowered to make a living and improve their lives. The members of clubs were able showcase the process of making shoes, beads and boutiques.

Viboko Deaf Youth Club demonstrating shoe making skills at their centre supported by DSW

Delegates at Viboko Deaf Youth Club

On this day there was also trees planting session whereby more than 600 trees were planted by youth and stakeholders.

The day ended by delegation visiting DSW youth training centre and office situated in Tengeru. They were able to see and learn the programmes and services that DSW provide in the country and DSW staff share the different initiatives that DSW implements include capacity development, advocacy and youth initiatives. “This has been an excellent experience, I am so delighted to participate in DSW site visit program, I have learned a lot. I will share this knowledge and experience with my fellow youth in our region so as they can implement similar projects” said Oliver, a youth from Dar es Salaam.

Delegates getting information on fish farming from Ndili Youth Club Member

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The National Commemoration of International Youth Day 2018 in Tanzania

Blog | 27. August 2018

The national commemoration of International Youth Day 2018 in Tanzania took place in Arusha. The theme for International Youth Day 2018 is “Safe Spaces for Youth”. The day was graced by Deputy Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office responsible for Policy, Parliament Affairs, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled, Honourable Antony Mavunde. More than 3000 youth from different sectors including secondary and college and university students, representatives from youth clubs and networks, entrepreneurs’ attended the celebration. The celebration had couple of activities by youth marching procession, edutainment, exhibitions, services provision for health services and speeches from Government leaders and partners.

The Government of Tanzania commitments and strategies towards youth empowerment

The Deputy Minister, Hon. Antony Mavunde gives a keynote speech during the national commemoration of International Youth Day in Tanzania

In his speech the Deputy Minister of Youth, Labour and employment Antony Mavunde explained some of the Government strategies and programmes that have been put forward to empower youth in Tanzania. He said that the Government of Tanzania recognizes the importance of having a health and strong youth as they occupy the large population in the country.

“The youth are most affected by HIV/AIDS infections, it’s important for the youth to make sure they keep well and protect themselves and do voluntary testing and regular health checkup to know their status. The statistics shows that everyday 200 people get HIV/ AIDS infections and among those 40% are youth and the girls are the most affected.

He said that the Government of Tanzania will continue with its efforts in improving health by ensuring availability of Adolescent Reproductive Health Services including Youth Friendly Services so as to address the issues of early teenage pregnancies and HIV/ AIDS infections to youth. He added that the Life Skills education will continue to be emphasized to youth so as to empower them to be self-determined and stay away from risk environment.

In empowering youth economically, the Deputy Minister also mentioned that the Government has allocated special areas known as Youth Special Economic Zone to enable youth to conduct their economic activities. To date nearly 217,000 land acres have been set aside for youth economic activities. He encouraged the youth to join and form youth clubs so as to benefit from different opportunities from the Government such as loans from the District Councils. He explained that each District council has to aside 4% of its revenues to provide loans to youth for economic empowerment.

Provision of Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) Services to Youth

The Guest of Honor, the Deputy Minister, Hon. Antony Mavunde listens to DSW staff and youth about DSW youth initiatives at DSW booth

Most of the International organizations, CSOs and private organizations made exhibition of their work and provided information and services especially on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights and entrepreneurship including HIV/AIDS testing. These organizations were DSW Tanzania; UN agencies including UNFPA and African Youth and Adolescent Network (AFRIYAN), T- MARC, Restless Development , PSI, Pathfinder International and Government Health Service providers.

DSW Tanzania youth champions and members of the youth clubs provided SRHR and FP information to the fellow youth. DSW youth clubs and Youth Economic Empowerment Centres (YECs) were able to showcase the products they make ranging from Shoe making to agricultural products. Youth representatives from National Level and also DSW Youth Representative gave speeches based on youth petition for International youth day on safe spaces for youth and delivered the resolutions to the Chief Guest.

The Youth and community members receiving information and services at DSW booth during the national commemoration of International Youth Day

Addressing the audience, UNFPA Country Director Jacqeline Mahon said that UNFPA has put a promise through implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) agenda that no one will be left behind. She said UNFPA will continue to advocate for youth participation in social and economic issues. She said through youth participation Tanzania will be able to achieve its goals on Tanzania vision 2025, industrialization and SDGs 2030

Giving the word of thanks on behalf of all national Youth stakeholders and Partners, DSW Country Director, Mr. Peter Owaga acknowledged the good collaboration between the Government of Tanzania and development partners. He acknowledged the good work done by Prime Minister Office, Ministry of Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour, Youth and the Disabled in empowering youth and supporting youth, all focal Ministries that support youth in various services and the host Regional Secretariat.He urged all youth to take lead and implement various strategies agreed during their conventions at the International youth day. He urged the youth to use the available opportunities towards individual and national development.

DSW Tanzania Country Director, Mr. Peter Owaga gives remarks during national commemoration of International Youth Day

The Guest of Honour, Hon. Antony Mavunde, and the Deputy Minister presented the certificates of appreciation to the development partners and stakeholders who play crucial role in youth development in Tanzania.

Other distinguished leaders that were present during the national commemoration of the International Youth Day in Tanzania in Arusha were Arusha Regional Commissioner, Hon. Mrisho Gambo, Arumeru District Commissioner, Hon. Jerry Muro and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Policy, Parliament Affairs, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled, Andrew Massawe and ILO Regional Director, Mr. Wellington Chibebe.

DSW youth and other youth in marching procession during the national commemoration of International Youth Day

Tanzania Popular musician Joh Makini performing edutainment during the national commemoration of International Youth Day

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Youth Health through Sports – DSW Tanzania Youth Cup

Blog | 16. June 2018

DSW Tanzania has launched a Youth Health Sport Initiative in May 2018 to strengthening its youth engagement in the areas of Health and economic empowerment. The build-up of initiative looks at mobilizing young people to engage in productive activities to enhance talents and education on health and economic empowerment. The DSW Youth Cup will engage youth in the regions of Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Manyara and Dar es Salaam in collaborating with DSW Youth Clubs in Youth to Youth Project (Y2Y).

DSW Tanzania Country Director, Mr. Peter Owaga handing over the DSW Youth Cup to the winners

Use of Sport in promoting Health and Economic Empowerment for Youth Development

The Youth Health Initiative is expected to reach 16,000 youth in all targeted regions.

Ms. Verediana Michael, Hai District Reproductive and Child Health Coordinator (DRCHCo) facilitating a session with two teams before the match

One of the initiatives took place in Hai District in Kilimanjaro Region. The youth, men and women and government officials from the District and Ward gathered together to attend the event. The Government officials that attended the meeting were Council HIV/AIDS Coordinator (CHAC), Mr. William Kavishe; Acting District AIDS Control Co-ordinator (DACC), Dr. Jane Macha; District Youth Officer (DYO), Mr. Elineema Kimaro, District Reproductive and Child Health Coordinators (DRCHCo), Ms. Verediana Michael and Muungano Ward Representative Ms. Mary Ndossy and DSW Tanzania team

Before the sport events the government officials had an opportunity to address the public and youth on different issues regarding Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Family Planning (FP). Mr. Elineema Kimaro, the District Youth Officer (DYO) congratulated DSW Tanzania for organizing an important outreach that will increase awareness on SRHR and economic issues. He argued the youth and community to take serious on the information and advice given so as to live a healthy and productive life. He said the Government of Tanzania is very committed in ensuring all of its citizens have a better life and access to all services including health services.

After the sessions, there were different edutainment activities for youth. DSW distribute educated materials and equipment to strengthen youth activities done by youth clubs. There was a tree planting session to enhance youth engagement in environment conservation.

DSW Youth to Youth (Y2Y) Project

DSW Tanzania through its Youth to Youth project has been doing many interventions that aimed at improving youth health and their socio- economic status so as to have a decent life. Currently, DSW Tanzania has 43 Youth clubs and 5 Youth Empowerment Centre (YEC) in the following regions Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara and Dar es Salaam.

Government Representatives leading some youth members in planting tree

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