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Period, poverty and period shaming: the vicious circle and how to untangle it
If you have been paying attention to the news by the end of last year, you might have heard about a Kenyan girl who committed suicide...
Elisabeth Marais
Feb 6, 20203 min read
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Featuring African Youth in a Positive Light
The first time I traveled to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in 2016, I befriended a group of young Tanzanians who opened my eyes to a world of...
Chelsea Cutright, (PhD Candidate
Sep 27, 20195 min read
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Telling Stories, Sharing Knowledge, and Creating Change
The magic of storytelling Tai Tanzania intends to bring awareness to Tanzania’s youth about issues which affect them and encourage them...
Chelsea Cutright, Valerie Rezzonico
Aug 30, 20194 min read
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Innovation: The power of using storytelling to inspire behavior change
If you look at history, innovation doesn't come just from giving people incentives; it comes from creating environments where their ideas...
Elena Lüttich
May 15, 20192 min read
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Sexual harassment and abuse among students in Tanzania
(Photo courtesy of google images) Students in Tanzania, especially girls of primary and secondary school, are often the victims of sexual...
Blandina Malinzi
Apr 11, 20192 min read
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Water, Sanitation, Hygiene in Tanzanian Schools
In Tanzania, access to clean, safe water and sanitation in schools and health facilities is declining. Hygiene practices are inadequate...
Blandina Malinzi
Apr 4, 20192 min read
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A Call For Youth Health Services
"Why Adolescents need to grow and develop good health." There is a common a say that refers to one’s body as one’s temple; this includes...
Blandina Malinzi
Apr 1, 20192 min read
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Consequences Of Drug Abuse Use Among Adolescents In Tanzania
There is a growing concern about the drug use among adolescents in Tanzania. Drug and substance abuse continues to destroy youth’s lives...
Blandina Malinzi
Mar 28, 20192 min read
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Imagine all the… possibilities
“You may say that I’m a dreamer but I’m not the only one.” (Photo courtesy of google image) Do you know that song, written by John Lennon...
Fabienne & Anna
Mar 25, 20194 min read
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HIV/AIDS and Adolescence
Despite the developments and advancements in health care systems and technology around the world, there are still many cases and deaths...
Gülşah Gürsoy
Mar 22, 20193 min read
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Adolescent’s initiation rituals in shaping adolescents sexuality
When is it the right time to have sex talk? In the past, there used to be initiation ceremonies where families and communities came...
Blandina Malinzi
Mar 18, 20193 min read
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My body; my home
I love my body, it is truly amazing what my body achieves every day. My body is my home and it works so hard every day to keep me alive...
Elena
Mar 15, 20193 min read
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Implication of Social Media on Tanzanian Adolescents
Many Tanzanians have a social media presence on one of the social media networking sites; some become so addicted to it that they can’t...
Blandina Malinzi
Mar 12, 20192 min read
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Balance is not a women’s issue, It’s a business issue
March 8th is the day in which people especially women all over the world come together to celebrate the international women's day. It is...
Mary Francis
Mar 8, 20193 min read
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Let’s talk! Depression
Do you ever feel or wonder whether you are irritable or unhappy, and at times you want to just be left alone? You might not realize it...
Blandina Malinzi
Mar 5, 20193 min read
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My First University Exam Experience
After trials and tribulations I faced during my junior and high school, I couldn’t believe that I was finally heading to University. I...
Blandina Malinzi
Mar 5, 20192 min read
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Breaking sexual violence and abuse among adolescents in Tanzania
Adolescents in Tanzania face a lot of hardships in their lives and one of them being sexual violence and abuse. A lot of this sexual...
Blandina Malinzi
Feb 25, 20193 min read
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NGOs: A drive for development
NGOs are non-profit organizations independent of state and international governmental organizations; are usually funded by donations and...
Mary Francis
Feb 19, 20192 min read
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Fundraising and Raising Awareness in the Digital Age
(Image courtesy of pixabay) With the advent of the internet, the communication environment for organizations and non-profits has changed...
Blandina Malinzi
Feb 15, 20192 min read
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Tackling youth unemployment in Tanzania
Youth unemployment in Tanzania is still a major issue and concern for the country. Adolescents are facing a crippling problem that can...
Gwamaka Mwabuka
Feb 12, 20193 min read
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