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Tanzania

In Tanzania, 74% of children live in poverty. Caring for these children early on is necessary for the country’s development. Current poverty levels predict future poverty levels, and children living in poverty already often face disadvantages. Their development comes to a standstill. 

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November 15th, 2023

Rescued from FGM, trained on child rights and now chasing her dreams

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October 31st, 2023

Country Profiles (Africa Region)

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October 16th, 2023

Tabitha: “I will empower other girls who have undergone FGM to find their confidence and voices.”

17-year old Tabitha* lives in a village in Tanzania. In the midst of the cutting season, she became a survivor…

August 17th, 2023

Freedom from exploitation. You wish this for every child, right?

Millions of children worldwide are sexually exploited or forced to work. They don't have the choice to say no.…

August 16th, 2023

Bhoke stands up for children with disabilities.

Bhoke (16) was born without a disability. But as a baby, she contracted malaria, and due to medical complicati…

June 29th, 2023

Annual report 2022: concrete results for children

Thanks to the support of donors, in collaboration with partners and the commitment of volunteers and staff, Te…

June 28th, 2023

Nadia wants to become a teacher

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June 27th, 2023

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June 11th, 2023

Africa Annual Report 2022

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February 20th, 2023

Africa Region Storybooks 2022

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Africa Annual Report 2021

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Annual report 2021

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Our work in Tanzania

Children from families living in poverty are therefore likeliest to be exploited. Child marriage, labour, sexual exploitation and trafficking are common in Tanzania. We fight against this exploitation by providing a safe place, education, information and medical and legal help.

We help parents find additional or new sources of income to prevent children from being exploited. Join our fight. Stop child exploitation.

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Child marriage and female genital mutilation

Mutilating the genitals of young girls against their will and marrying them off is customary in northern Tanzania. The mutilation ritual is an old tradition. 

It is seen it as a rite of passage to adulthood. We fight to protect these girls. We stand together with the community and the girls themselves. Join our fight.

Child trafficking and migration

In Tanzania, many children move from rural areas to the big cities. Sweet-talking traffickers win over their trust and that of their families. They promise a better life elsewhere. Meanwhile, the children become exploited.

These children usually end up in dangerous situations, such as working in gold mines or as household help. Girls are especially at risk for being sexually exploited. 

We protect these children. We provide them a safe place and education. To keep children at home, we help families get better incomes. Join our fight. Stop child trafficking.

Child labour

Tanzania is one of Africa’s largest gold producers. Thousands of children work in small gold mines. Even at a very young age, they are forced to do dangerous work. 

This is bad for their health and development. It keeps them out of school and stuck in poverty.  

We fight against extreme forms of child labour – in Tanzania included. Children have rights to be protected, to attend school and to build a better future. This is why we provide education, do awareness-raising and help families living in poverty. Join our fight. Stop child labour.

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Our partners in Tanzania

Together with experienced partners we are working towards a world without child exploitation, where young people can feel safe today and better about tomorrow. Join our fight.

Association for the Termination of Female Genital Mutilation (ATFGM)
Visit the website of ATFGM
Kiota Women Health and Development (KIWOHEDE)

Contact us

Regional Office East Africa
P.O. BOX 76340, 00508 Nairobi
Nairobi
Africa
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tanzania@tdh.nl

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Monday to Friday
08:00 - 17:00
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