Interview with Mark Okello from Youth Initiatives Tanzania
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Interview with Mark Okello from Youth Initiatives Tanzania

Youth initiatives Tanzania (YITA) is one of the most vibrant and committed youth organizations addressing the challenges facing young people in slums around Dar es Salaam. YITA’s mission is to facilitate socio-economic empowerment of young people in informal urban settlements through supporting up and coming entrepreneurs and youth who are getting involved in politics and decision-making…

Young student benefits from sponsorship through Art In Tanzania
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Young student benefits from sponsorship through Art In Tanzania

In a place where education is hard to come by, sponsorship can help give a young person an education and eventually a chance to a better life.

This is the story of 22 year-old Joseph Wilson, whose life changed when he got a sponsor. Originally from Mwanza, near Lake Victoria, Joseph moved to Dar es Salaam because his family couldn’t afford his education fees as he has two other brothers who were also depending on them…

Art In Tanzania organizes free HIV testing at Kunduchi public beach
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Art In Tanzania organizes free HIV testing at Kunduchi public beach

Over 30 people from Kunduchi village in Dar es Salaam are now aware of their HIV status thanks to a free HIV counseling and testing exercise organized by Art In Tanzania last Thursday.

A total of 38 villagers most of them youthful men took the bold step after a team of AIT staff and volunteers conducted a HIV and AIDS sensitization campaign at the beach village..