From a Survivor to youth SRH Champion A youth-friendly post-abortion care influenced by SYV project at Kitanzini Ward, in Iringa Municipality saved a life of a16 year old Sasha (Not her real name). Raised solely by her mother, Sasha finished her primary school studies in 2020 but was not able to continue with her secondary […]
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: CASE STUDY DOCUMENTARY Project Title: Capacity Strengthening Project Implementing Institution: Chama cha Uzazi na Malezi Bora Tanzania (UMATI) BACKGROUND Chama cha Uzazi na Malezi Bora Tanzania (UMATI) is an autonomous, not-for-profit, non-political national NGO providing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) information, education, and services in Tanzania. UMATI was established in 1959 and […]
A story of Mariam Haruni – CHW and Youth SRHR champion For many years, women and girls in Kimamba ward have been victims of maternal death, unplanned pregnancies and teenage pregnancies. Lack of comprehensive knowledge on family planning and contraceptive choices among community members and religious and traditional beliefs in the area restricted women and […]
Limited youth participation and representation in decision making bodies is one of the barriers affecting youth access and utilization of youth-friendly SRH services. It has been empirically proved that the participation of youth in decision making is an important mean through which young people can become advocate of their own issues, through making their challenges […]
Nesia (not her real name), a twenty-one (21) year old young woman who resides in Mkimbizi ward Iringa, graduated from secondary school in 2020. Her grades were not good to pursue advanced secondary school studies and her parents were unable to afford vocational training for her. As a result, Nesia was left at home with […]
On 15th through 16th December 2023, UMATI conducted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Morogoro town to celebrate its achievements in 2023 and approve the plan for 2024. Prior to the meeting opening, members who are the main members of the AGM welcomed their special guest of honour Hon. Mwantumu Mahiza, the Board Chairperson for […]
| Richard Ryaganda In the face of challenging negative social norms, Paschal Julius Gekondo (23 years old) and his wife, Paulina Mafuru (20 years old), have emerged as beacons of change in their community. Living in Nyamimange ward in the Mara region, Paschal supports his family through farming, ensuring his wife and daughter are well […]
| Richard Ryaganda UMATI Executive Director Ms. Suzana Mkanzabi receiving an appreciation certificate from EJAT’s Guest of Honor, Hon. Amb. Ombeni Sefue. As the fourth estate, journalism plays a crucial role in shaping the community’s narrative on pertinent issues, including sexual and reproductive health (SRH). Over the years, UMATI has been dedicated to capacitating journalists, […]
Summary The French ambassador to Tanzania, Mr Nabil Hajlaoui, said on Wednesday the commitment was made in March this year by the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ms Catherine Colonna, as she unveiled France’s international strategy on sexual and reproductive rights and health for 2023-2027 Dar es Salaam. France has made a five-year commitment of 100 […]
March 9th, 2023 | Richard Ryaganda and Michael Luvanda DAR ES SALAAM – About 130 women and young girls of Temeke district and its vicinity joined UMATI female staff in commemorating the 2023 International Women’s Day. This special occasion to celebrate and appreciate women creation themed ‘Advancing Gender Equality Through Universal Access to Sexual and Reproductive […]
