Mental Health Campaigns
In collaboration with Mental Health Tanzania, CTA implemented the Mental Health Campaigns by conducting two online capacity-building sessions for students with visual impairments at the University of Dar es Salaam. These sessions focused on enhancing mental health awareness, addressing Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) issues, and fostering personal growth skills. The aim was to equip participants with the knowledge and strategies to navigate both personal and academic challenges effectively.
The outcomes were notably positive:
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Participants reported an increased understanding of mental health issues and the importance of seeking help when needed.
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They acquired practical strategies to manage stress and anxiety, leading to improved coping mechanisms.
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The sessions fostered a sense of empowerment and confidence, enabling participants to advocate for their needs and pursue personal and academic goals with determination.
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The program encouraged the formation of peer support networks, providing a platform for shared experiences and mutual encouragement.
Through these campaigns, students gained both the confidence and the tools to improve their wellbeing, while building a stronger culture of mental health awareness and support.
USAID Kijana Kwanza Project
The Community Transformation Alliance (CTA) was selected as one of only five Youth Lead Organizations (YLOs) in Nanyumbu to implement the USAID Kijana Kwanza Project, running from 2024 to 2026. This initiative sought to empower young people across three wards by building leadership capacity and ensuring gender considerations were integrated into local development plans.
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True to its value of collaboration, CTA worked hand-in-hand with local stakeholders to deliver leadership training for 25 youth from Kilimanihewa. These sessions equipped participants with essential skills to engage in decision-making, advocate for gender-responsive policies, and contribute meaningfully to community progress.
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Although the project was unexpectedly halted due to a funder stop notice, CTA’s commitment to youth empowerment and collaborative action remains unwavering. The organization continues to seek alternative pathways to support young leaders, ensuring that the momentum of transformation in Nanyumbu is not lost.
The End Violence Project – Promoting Child Safety and Inclusion in Nanyumbu
The End Violence Project in Nanyumbu District aims to eliminate all forms of violence against children in schools and communities. Launched in 2024 with support from Tanzania Education Network (TENMET), the project established End Violence Clubs in two schools and trained than 132 ( 65F, 67M) teachers, district educators, social workers, religious leaders, and other influential actors on child protection and safe school practices. More than 600 students received life skills and career guidance, while communities were sensitized through radio, social media, and local engagement.
Within its first year, corporal punishment in the targeted schools has significantly decreased, safe school posters have been installed, and 12 neighboring schools have adopted the safe school model, reaching over 10,500 community members and 1,700 ( 865M, 835F) students. The project is creating safer, inclusive environments where children can learn, thrive, and be protected from harm.