Development work in Tanzania

In Tanzania, we promote children’s and young people’s right to education and strengthen families’ livelihoods.

The economy of Tanzania has grown steadily in recent years, yet more than a quarter of the population still lives in poverty, and population growth is rapid.

There are ongoing challenges in the realisation of education and human rights. In particular, the rights of children, young people, and persons with disabilities are not always fulfilled. Limited access to quality education, restricted economic opportunities, unemployment, gender inequality, and social exclusion are all visible in everyday life.

Children, young people, and persons with disabilities are in a particularly vulnerable position.

What does Fida do in Tanzania?

Fida promotes children’s and young people’s education and strengthens families’ livelihoods together with the local partner, the Free Pentecostal Church of Tanzania (FPCT).

The work supports children’s and young people’s access to education, improves opportunities for children with disabilities to participate in schooling, and strengthens people’s livelihood opportunities.

What does Fida’s work in Tanzania include?

• Children’s learning is supported through school clubs.
• Teachers are trained in child-centred and inclusive teaching methods.
  School accessibility is improved to enable children with disabilities to attend school.
• Young people are offered vocational training and support for job seeking.
  Children and young people with disabilities are supported through community-based rehabilitation programmes, and assistive devices are produced for those in need.
• Livelihoods are strengthened through entrepreneurship training, microloans, and savings groups.
• Farmers are trained in agribusiness and sustainable farming practices.
• Local organisations and groups are strengthened through training in good governance and fundraising, as well as in child protection, sexual and reproductive health, and advocacy.