” When you get a seat at the table, bring extra folding chairs for those whose voices are discounted, yet their lives are impacted just the same (or even more) by the decisions made at the table “
~ Shirley Chisholm ~
It focuses on the critical intersection of adolescents, sexual reproductive health rights and the multifaceted challenges posed by HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Additionally, it underscores the active participation of community health workers equipped with a comprehensive understanding, strategies, and resources to effectively address the multifaceted health requirements of adolescents.
Our aim is to comprehensively address diverse forms of child protection issues, thereby ensuring the rights of children are upheld, ultimately nurturing a well-protected generation of tomorrow.
This area emphasizes on breaking down stigma and fostering a more inclusive and understanding society.
It helps raise awareness about the prevalence of mental health conditions and their impacts while ensuring that individuals in need receive the support and care they deserve.
This entails empowering young individuals by providing them with a comprehensive skill set essential for achieving economic independence and success.
Initiative
Jali Initiative is a non-governmental organisation that was established in 2019 and focuses on inclusive development targeting children, adolescent girls and boys.
Vision
A Tanzanian society that is free from early pregnancies, child violence and gender inequalities.
Mission
To advocate for policy change and promote sexual reproductive health, child protection and GBV.
Values
Our core values: compassion, optimism and voluntarism.
Around 27% of Tanzania mainland teenage girls face pregnancy at 15-19 years old, three times more than Zanzibar, which is 9%
350 cases of violence against children in 2022 alone, with 81% of them being sexual abuse. (Save the children)
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