The first barber girl Dafroza is the first barber girl in the village Mvugwe in Kigoma region. To be a barber girl has been her dream, it was not easy to convince her parents... Read more
New sanitation and hygiene facilities restore hope among students in Tanga Not many people would immediately think about toilets when it comes to things which hinder progress for children’s growth. However, experience has shown... Read more
Solving the water challenge in Tanzania: Our commitment to the most vulnerable Inadequate or limited access to clean and safe water remains a challenge for many Tanzanians. World Vision is working to respond to this challenge by... Read more
Collaborating to build healthy and resilient communities across Tanzania In rural areas across Tanzania, it is common for pregnant women and girls to skip visiting health facilities when they are pregnant. For them, this is not... Read more
World Vision donates relief food items following drought in parts of Tanzania Thousands of primary and secondary school students in Ruvu Remit division in Simanjiro District in Manyara Region are in need of relief food following... Read more
Combatting nutritional challenges in Shinyanga and Singida regions The Enhancing Nutrition Services to Improve Maternal and Child Health (ENRICH) Programme, which was being implemented in Shinyanga and Singida regions for... Read more
Transforming agricultural practices to the benefit of Children in Tanzania World Vision's Mkumburu Area Programme (AP) with funding from World Vision's Hong Kong Office, has capacitated farmers on improved farming technology, and... Read more
Exclusive breastfeeding is everyone’s responsibility Many women and men in Msisi community and neighbouring villages did not have exclusive breastfeeding knowledge or knowledge of maternal and child health in... Read more
The voices that call for change in Tanzania's coastal region of Tanga The Eastern coastal region of Tanga has been experiencing increased deforestation due to poor control and planning, and degradation of coastal habitats... Read more
Karatu families thriving thanks to banana farming Through our Transforming Household Resilience In Vulnerable Environments (THRIVE) approach, World Vision works with farmers across Tanzania to dramatically... Read more
Impact of the SUSTAIN project in reaching the marginalised in Mwamgongo Through the SUSTAIN Project, Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has been working in collaboration with World Vision's Canada and Tanzania Offices; providing... Read more
40 years of bringing hope to vulnerable children This year, World Vision will be marking 40 years since its first programmes in Tanzania in 1981. Prior to the official celebration, we will be holding 40... Read more
Celebrating 16 years of building brighter futures for vulnerable children in Iramba District When World Vision's Kisiriri Area Programme began in 2004, only 12.7% of households had access to water from protected sources. Many others, such as the... Read more
Combatting COVID-19 as school operations resume In line with one of World Vision’s child well-being aspirations (children should enjoy good health and education for life), we have donated hand-washing... Read more
COVID-19: A roadblock to vulnerable children’s education Most students in the rural areas do not have access to TVs, neither do they have a reliable source of light for their studies during the night. During the... Read more
Influencing behaviour change through community mass sensitization Written by Agness John, Senior Communications Officer Behaviour change is not an overnight process but rather a day to day process which involves... Read more
World Vision is complimenting the Tanzanian government’s efforts in fighting COVID-19 Written By Agness John, Senior Communications Officer World Vision has donated equipment worth more than 200million Tanzanian Shillings (TZS) to Regional... Read more
COVID-19 makes malnutrition rehabilitation more difficult but not impossible Written By Gladith Yoabu, Communications Volunteer – ENRICH Project, and Agness John, Senior Communications Officer, World Vision Social distancing... Read more
Transformation: The Kitchen and Childcare Aren't for Women Only Anymore Written by Agness John, World Vision Communications Officer - ENRICH Project Girl-children often experience multifaceted discrimination in the areas of... Read more
A Story Book Set to Help Rewrite the Stories of Young Girls in Tanzania In Tanzania, the ‘Day of the Africa Child’ was celebrated widely, including a national commemoration which was held in Katoro ward; Geita Region, Lake zone... Read more
A smile back: World Vision responds to catastrophic hailstorm in Northern Tanzania While natural disasters capture headlines and national attention, World Vision joins hands with communities and the government to respond to victims of... Read more
MenCare Model: Celebrating Christmas with transformed Sukuma men As we celebrate Christmas, we can also reflect on how Jesus Christ showed love for children in different occasions. The words of Jesus “I have come that... Read more
Day of The Girl 2018: How reading camps are flying education high in Tanzania Story by Gasper Nyiti – Intern, Communications In 2011, as the result of youth advocacy around the world, the United Nations declared October 11 as the... Read more