Kijana Togora Project Tanga, officially launched by the non-governmental organization TangaYetu in partnership with the Tanga City Council, is an initiative funded by the Botnar Foundation. The project’s core mission is to bring young people together, listen to them, and address the challenges they face daily. Implemented by
Afya Cheki, the initiative aims to reach youth across all 27 wards of Tanga City and is expected to run through the end of 2026.
Core Focus and Strategies
The project focuses on three key areas:
Mental Health, Reproductive Health, and Substance Abuse. According to Dr. Isaac Maro, CEO of Afya Cheki and Project Coordinator, their primary activity is engaging with and listening to young people, analyzing challenges such as stress, drug use, and unintended pregnancies.
The implementation utilizes several effective strategies to reach the youth:
- School-Based Education: Secondary school students receive training on mental health, reproductive health, and the dangers of substance abuse.
- Safe Spaces (Kijamvi Salama): This platform facilitates ethical communication between professionals and street youth, aiming to build strong foundations in family and community life.
- Reproductive Health Education: Training is offered on safe practices and how to avoid teenage or unintended pregnancies.
- Confidential Digital Services: To address the issue of youth feeling ashamed to speak directly, a confidential digital platform was developed, allowing them to ask health-related questions anonymously and without fear.
Expected Impact
The Tanga City Council, represented by Community Development Officer Fatuma Kinyumbi, emphasized that the project aims to create a youth-friendly environment where young people can talk openly and receive professional support. TangaYetu’s objective is to collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for youth and create an environment that enables their participation in development. Through community dialogues and digital technology, the
Kijana Togora Project Tanga is expected to be a catalyst for positive change and progression in the lives of Tanga’s young people.
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