Meet 20 Young Women Leaders Creating Change in their Communities
Youth under the age of 15 years comprise 45 percent of Tanzania’s population of over 53 million people (UN population division). At the current growth rate, Tanzania’s population is projected to reach 70 million by 2025. Despite these numbers women and youth are among the most marginalized and underutilized Tanzania Citizens. Advocacy and lobbying for […]
Msichana Initiative has Launched the Situation of Girls’ Rights and Wellbeing Analysis Report.
In 3 days, the world will be commemorating, the International Day of a Girl Child – under this year’s theme “Girls’ Vision for the Future” which conveys both the need for urgent action and persistent hope, driven by the power of girls’ voices and vision for the future. Our country have contextualized the theme to […]
INTRODUCING MSICHANA INITIATIVE’s INAUGURAL GIRLS ADVISORY BOARD
Msichana Initiative’s Girls Advisory Board consists of girls and young women’s rights champions, who can provide the organisation with sound direction,fresh ideas and solid advise to the organization’s vision and mission.The Advisory Board meets quarterly and on special occasions, when the organization requires immediate advise on unique issues. The Advisory Board is designed to enable […]
Tamko la wasichana katika kusherehekea siku ya mtoto wa kike duniani 11 Oktoba, 2023
Kila mwaka ifikapo tarehe 11 Oktoba dunia huadhimisha siku ya mtoto wa kike duniani. Siku hii inalenga kutambua na kusherehekea mafanikio ya wasichana na kuangazia changamoto zinazowakumba watoto wa kike ili ziweze kupatiwa suluhisho. Maadhimisho ya mwaka huu yatatimiza miaka 11 tangu siku ya mtoto wa kike ianze kuadhimishwa mwaka 2012. Katika kusherehekea siku hii […]
The Tension between Reconciling Families and Enforcing Laws on GBV is fueled by Lack of EMPATHY for the VICTIMS.
On the Day of a Girl Child, 11th October, I received a message from Girls Not Brides, inquiring if I am available to speak during the visit of Michelle Obama, Melinda French Gates and Amal Clooney in Cape Town, South Africa. I confirmed availability, and started weeks long of preparations and back and forth meetings […]
My Experience Attending NGO CSW 67 as a Young Woman Leader from Global South
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women, established in 1946 by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) resolution 11(II). The CSW is instrumental in promoting women’s rights, documenting the reality of women’s lives throughout the […]
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EoI) TO CONDUCT A 5 YEARS PROGRAM’S IMPACT EVALUATION FOR MSICHANA INITIATIVE (FROM 2018- 2022)
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND. Msichana Initiative is a registered non-governmental organization established in 2016 with a registration number 00NGO/08380, established to advocate for girl child right to education in Tanzania. This includes addressing and finding solutions for key challenges, which limit girl child’s right to education. The initiative seeks to ensure this inherent right is given […]
Reflection & Appreciation as we Celebrate our 7th Anniversary
There is a popular African adage that says “It takes a village to raise a child”. I would like to allude that by saying, in establishing and growing any organization, you can not make it by yourself, you need PEOPLE. In the beginning, you might need people who will applaud you even if they might […]
A Climb with Purpose By Rahel Mwitula.
One Girl. One Bike Msichana Initiative is proud to journey with the founder I LAVA, our staunch supporter, as she climbs Mountain Kilimanjaro to raise money for One Girl One Bike Project. ” I am climbing to raise money towards projects that are dear to my heart” Said Rahel Mwitula. THE NEED: Most secondary school […]
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROVISION OF EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROVISION OF EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES