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Above comments from Gwen, 20 Dec. 23

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Re: sponsorship proposal

Excellent job. I agree with Evelyn, however, regarding the benefits details. Having it in three columns (obviously for comparisons) means that the formatting is awkward. It would. Be better to give each level its own page with each benefit numbered.

I think the shorter you can make the document, the better. People will not have the patience to read a lengthy document. Five pages is about right which you can still accomplish if you eliminate the parts that are already described at length in the pitch document.

There are a few typos, but I would prefer to point them out to you from a word document rather than a pdf.

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Evie notes (12/20/23)

My main note would be to focus in every line of the doc on What's In It For Them - (yes, it will enable changemakers, but how will a company benefit? How many eyeballs will see their name? How can they use it in their PR and Marketing? etc.)

Since we’re sending it with the pitch piece, I think we can lose a lot of the descriptions of the event

I would suggest just highlights of the Summit and ZAYAF, with exciting details (how many delegates from how many countries? How many people involved in ZAYAF?)

For the big-ticket items - great perks! Especially things like social media and allowing their ads at events

Maybe one page each for those top three levels (Hard to read in columns)

Can we include all the sponsorships from the pitch piece? Media Sponsor, Transportation Sponsor, etc. I think those will be more attractive...

Originally I thought we should try to keep it to a couple of pages; but looking at the ZIFF sponsorship package, it seems more important to take up more pages... ZIFF's is clear and clean, and I'm guessing very appealing to biz types

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Five year funding - ABSA Bank - SH take lead?

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Zanzibar African Youth Arts Festival (ZAYAF)

ZAYAF is a celebration of the talents and perspectives of young Africans. We aim to engage the global youth community in driving forward gender equality, social justice, and combating climate change. In the context of the 2024 IYMS Summit theme HOME COMING (KARIBU NYUMBANI) we honour the final year of the UN's International Decade for People of African Descent by providing a platform for young Africans to impact the future.

The festival promises 2 amazing days packed with a diverse range of fun-filled activities. Presented by talented African artists, it will feature mesmerizing music performances, captivating dance showcases, thought-provoking art exhibitions, and a vibrant fashion show. Delegates will also have the opportunity to participate in enriching art and dance classes, further enhancing their creative skills and fostering cultural exchange.

ZAYAF is a celebration of young African talent, dedicated to advancing gender equality, social justice, and combating climate change. Aligned with the 2024 IYMS Summit theme, we honour the final year of the UN's International Decade for People of African Descent by providing a platform for young Africans to impact the future.

The festival promises 2 amazing days of music performances, captivating dance showcases, thought-provoking art exhibitions, and a vibrant fashion show, all presented by talented African artists. Delegates also have the opportunity to participate in enriching art and dance classes, fostering creative skills and cultural exchange.

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Saanane Islands National Park

Saanane Islands on Lake Victoria is the smallest Tanzanian national park. The islands are 2km southwest of Mwanza City and can be reached by boat. There are zebra and impala here as well as rock hyrax, vervet monkeys and clawless otters. You will also find interesting reptiles including monitor lizards,  pancake and leopard tortoises and agama lizards.

Size: 0.84 sq miles / 2.18 km²

Notes: Day visitors can picnic, walk or go fishing.

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Saadani National park

Saadani is the only Tanzanian reserve bordering the ocean. It may not be the best park for game viewing but does have elephants and buffalo as well as less common red forest duikers and Roosevelt’s sable. The park is a green turtle breeding site and there you may spot humpback whales and dolphins from the coast.

Size: 410sq miles / 1,062 km²

Notes: It's the closest park to Zanzibar with connected flights.

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Rubondo Islands National Park

Rubondo Island has its own airstrip and you can fly-in or take a boat from Kasenda. 75% of the island is covered by pristine rainforest. Chimpanzees, giraffe elephants and sitatunga were introduced here in the 1960s. Rubondo Island Camp is the only accommodation.

Size: 176 sq miles / 456 km²

Notes: Remote and exclusive.

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Burigi-Chato National Park

In 2019, three-game reserves were combined to create Burigi-Chato National Park. The main attraction here is Lake Burigi, Tanzania’s 3rd largest lake. The park’s swamps are known for the shoe-billed stork and rare sitatunga antelope. Giant Cape elands are also common here.

Size: 1,817 sq miles / 4,707km²

Notes: It has the Big 5 except Rhinoceros. Only camping is available.

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Mahale Mountains National park

In the extreme west of Tanzania, Mahale Mountains is the largest protected population of eastern chimpanzees. Of the 800 resident chimps, a community of 56 are very habituated to people. Habitats here are mostly rainforest, bamboo forests and grasslands where you will find eight other primate species,  including 3  types of galago. Lions and elephants are rarely seen.

Size: 618 sq miles / 1,600 km²

Notes: It is never crowded and accommodation is expensive.

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Gombe Stream National Park

Situated 10 miles from Kigoma by boat across Lake Tanganyika, Gombe Stream is a patch of tropical rainforest, a primate’s paradise. The park is famous as the site of Jane Goodall’s research and the main attraction is trekking to see chimpanzees. Visitors also swim or snorkel in the lake.

Size: 13.5 square miles / 35 km²

Notes: It is never crowded but takes extra effort to get here.

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Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Tucked in Tanzania’s Eastern Arc Mountains, Udzungwa has no road network and can only be explored on foot. Options range from short and easy walks to the Lumemo Trail, a 6-day camping trek. A popular trail goes to the 170m Sanje Waterfall, one of the biggest in Tanzania. The park is a  biodiversity hotspot; a quarter of the plants and four primates, including the Sanje mangabey, are endemic.

Size: 770 sq miles / 1, 990 km²

Notes: No dangerous wildlife.

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Katavi National Park

Katavi is extremely remote but worth the effort for its exclusivity and amazing wildlife viewing. Animals congregate at the Katuma River including thousands of buffalo, hippo and rare roan antelope. Katavi has a lot of cheetahs and is the best place to see lion-buffalo interaction. It is often remarked that you will see more predators than people in this park.

Size: 1,730sq miles / 4,500km²

Notes: There are two weekly flights to Katavi from Dar Es Salaam.

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Kitulo National park

The Serengeti of Flowers, Kitulo National Park has an amazing diversity of plant species including 45 different orchids. Zebra, reedbuck and eland graze the grasslands of the plateau where you can also find Tanzania’s only population of Denham’s bustards. A new monkey species, the Kipunji, was discovered in these forests. Half-day hikes take you over the Livingstone Mountains to Matema Beach on Lake Nyasa.

Size: 160 sq miles/ 413k m²

Notes: No dangerous wildlife.

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Mikumi National Park

Located 155 miles/250km from Dar Es Salaam, Mikumi is often called the ‘Little Serengeti'.  In the dry season, the Mkata floodplains and baobab scattered savannah attract large herds of wildebeest, zebra and buffalo pursued by hyena and lion. The rare Somali giraffe, sable and Lichtenstein’s hartebeest are frequently sighted along the park’s single road circuit. Circuit.

Size: 1,247sq miles / 3, 230km²

Notes: Good mid-price accommodation.

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Nyerere National Park (Selous)

Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) is the largest wilderness area in Africa. Wildlife is abundant and there are few tourists. Some of the 4000 lions can usually be seen on the lake shores and you have a good chance of finding leopards and wild dogs. Boat trips are offered along the Rufiji River to see crocodiles and hippos.

Size: 21,000sq miles / 54,000km²

Notes: Animals spread out over the wet season.

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Ruaha National Park

Located in central Tanzania, Ruaha is the second largest national park in East Africa. Home to 10% of the world’s lion population and Tanzania’s largest elephant population, Ruaha is also one of the best places to see wild dogs and rare striped hyenas.

Size: 7,807sq miles / 20,220km²

Notes: Fewer tourists come here, but accommodation is limited and expensive.

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Mkomazi National Park

Mkomazi National Park is 120km east of Moshi and shares boundaries with Tsavo National Park in Kenya. Animals move freely between the countries in the Mkomazi-Tsavo ecosystem. The usually rare gerenuk and oryx are easily sighted here and wild dogs have recently been reintroduced. Mkomazi has the Big 5, rhinos are in a fenced-in area.

Size: 1,256sq miles / 3,254km²

Notes: good sightings with fewer crowds

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Kilimanjaro National Park

Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest peak (5895m) and attracts hundreds of climbers each year. The park borders Kenya in the Moshi region.

Other than climbing Kilimanjaro, visitors can find 140 mammal species here including elephants, leopards, buffalos, tree hyrax, blue monkeys and black-and-white colobus monkeys. Admittedly, seeing elephant, leopards or buffalo in Kilimanjaro National Park is incredible rare nowadays.

Size: 652 square miles 1688km²

Notes: June-October trails are dry for hiking.

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Arusha National Park

Located 1.5 hours outside Arusha on the foothills of Mount Meru, Africa’s 5th highest mountain. Many hikers use this peak to prepare for Kilimanjaro. Arusha National Park's common big game species are giraffe, zebra and buffalo as well as primates in the forest patches. You can also see flamingos, whilst canoeing on the Momella Lakes.

Size: 53 sq miles / 137 km²

Notes: It is not a Big 5 park.

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Lake Manyara National Park

Most of Lake Manyara National Park is covered by water. Just 126 km (78 miles) outside Arusha, it is perfect for a few hours visit to see the hot springs and take a canopy walk. Tree climbing lions are a huge drawcard as well as relaxed elephants and thousands of baboons in the groundwater forests. Roads can become flooded between April-May.

Size: 250 sq miles/ 648km²

Notes: It is best to visit early in the morning as crowds arrive in the afternoon.

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Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park is a 3-hour drive from Arusha. High densities of animals including about 3,000 elephants migrate to the Tarangire River during the dry season. At this time the park is exceptional for game viewing and has more elephants per square mile than any other park in Tanzania. Tarangire is also well known for its stunning landscape of baobabs and scattered termite mounds that house dwarf mongoose families. The extensive swamp system supports some of the 550 bird species in this park.

Size: 1,100 square miles / 2,850km²

Notes: Wildlife-viewing is seasonal during June-October.

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Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area

Between Arusha and the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is home to around 25, 000 large animals. This is a chance to see all of the Big 5, including the elusive black rhino, in a single day!

The conservation area is home to nomadic Maasai tribes and livestock and wildlife graze side by side. The Olduvai Gorge is a significant archaeological site for human evolution.

Size: 3,166sq miles / 8,200km²

Notes: The entrance fee is rather expensive ($200 per vehicle) and it does get crowded.

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Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park is located 320km northwest of Arusha. With a name that means endless plains, this is the most famous safari destination.

The major attraction in the Serengeti is the Great Wildebeest Migration when over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle migrate to Kenya’s Masai Mara following the rains.

Below is a map of the great wildebeest migration broken down into different seasons:

The Serengeti is a great place to see hunting predators, especially during calving season (January-February).

See more info on what animals live in the Serengeti.

Size: 5,700sq miles / 14,760km²

Notes: Low day fees. Crowded during peak season.

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Are there Girls Not Brides members?

27

Does this country have a national strategy or plan?

Yes

Is there a Girls Not Brides National Partnership or coalition?

Yes

Age of marriage without consent or exceptions taken into account

Minimum legal age of marriage below 18 years

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In this country we have a national partnership. Many Girls Not Brides member organisations have come together to accelerate progress to end child marriage in their countries by forming National Partnerships and coalitions. Below is an overview of what and where these networks are, what they do and how they work with Girls Not Brides.

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Are there Girls Not Brides members?

27

Does this country have a national strategy or plan?

Yes

Is there a Girls Not Brides National Partnership or coalition?

Yes

Age of marriage without consent or exceptions taken into account

Minimum legal age of marriage below 18 years

What's the prevalence rate?

31% of girls in Tanzania are married before their 18th birthday and 5% are married before the age of 15.

4% of boys in Tanzania are married before the age of 18.

Child marriage rates are as high as59% in Shinyanga, 58% in Tabora, 55% in Mara and 51% in Dodoma. Rates are lowest in Iringa 8% and Dar es Salaam 19%.

In rural areas on the border with Kenya, some girls reportedly marry as young as 11.

What drives child marriage in Tanzania?

Child marriage is driven by gender inequality and the belief that girls are somehow inferior to boys.

In Tanzania, child marriage is exacerbated by:

Poverty: Poverty is considereda leading driver of child marriage in Tanzania. Marriage is perceived to protect a girl against poverty and provide a reprieve for the family. Mahari - "bride price" - involves a husband giving money, cattle or clothing to a bride's family. With little opportunities to earn an income for themselves, girls often see marriage as their only option.

Family honour: Pre-marital sex is often considered a taboo which undermines family honour and decreases the amount of dowry a girl can fetch when married. Some girls who are considered to be micharuko- "running around with men" - are forced into marriage to avoid bringing shame to families.

Adolescent pregnancy: By 2016 one in four Tanzanian adolescents aged 15-19 had begun childbearing. Society disapproves of pregnancy outside marriage, and parents tend to marry off a daughter if she is found pregnant. Girls are routinely tested for pregnancy in school, and pregnant girls are banned from re-entering school.

Country-specific practices:The practice ofNyumba ntobuinvolves an older, wealthier woman paying bride price for a young girl to become her wife. A man is then chosen to impregnate the girl and any children who are born belong to the older woman. According to a UN Women 2018 report, in some communities of the Shinyanga region, the practice of abduction, rape and forced marriages of young girls is very common. This practices is known with the term kupura.

Level of education: The Government's Primary School Leaving Examination determines which students can go onto secondary school. Human Rights Watch argues that girls who fail the exam face little choice but to marry.

Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C): FGM/C is linked to a desire to control female sexuality and is seen by many communities as a rite of passage to prepare girls for marriage. Other " womanhood" initiation ceremonies and dances - such as unyago, samba and chagulaga -involve a girl being trained on marital expectations when she reaches puberty.

Displacement: Burundian refugees in Tanzania live with limited resources, and years of displacement drives some refugees to marry off their daughters as a survival mechanism.

Climate change: The people in the region of Shinyanga, which has the highest prevalence rate of child marriage in Tanzania, depend on rain-fed agriculture, but climate change is turning this region dry. This seems to have lowered the living standards of rural families, who may in turn be resorting to child marriage as a negative coping mechanism.

A 2017 study cites other driving factors for child marriage in Tanzania, including a demand for house maids (in Iringa), a lack of awareness (Lindi and Mtwara) and parental force (Mara, Tabora and Shinyanga).

What international, regional and national commitments has Tanzania made?

Tanzania has committed to eliminate child, early and forced marriage by 2030 in line with target 5.3 of the Sustainable Development Goals. In its Voluntary National Review at the 2019 High Level Political Forum, the government did not provide an update on progress towards this target, but mentioned the advocacy work carried out by NGOs to amend section 13 and 17 of the Marriage Act, 1971, which used to allow the marriage of girls below 18 years.

The government has not submitted a Voluntary National Review in any High Level Political Forum since 2019.

Tanzania co-sponsored the 2013, 2014 and 2018 UN General Assembly resolutions on child, early and forced marriage, and signed a joint statement at the 2014 Human Rights Council calling for a resolution on child marriage.

Tanzania ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1991, which sets a minimum age of marriage of 18, and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) in 1985, which obligates states to ensure free and full consent to marriage.

During its 2021 Universal Periodic Review, Tanzania Zanzibar strengthened capacity by establishing Gender-Based Violence Committees in 388 Shehia (subdivisions) and there are ongoing campaigns on anti-violence against women and children.

During its 2016 Universal Periodic Review, Tanzania supported recommendations to accelerate efforts to end child marriage.

In 2007 Tanzania ratified the African Charter on Human and People's Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa, which includes an Article related to equal and free consent in marriage.

In 2003 Tanzania ratified the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, including Article 21 regarding the prohibition of child marriage.

Tanzania is one of 20 countries which has committed to ending child marriage by the end of 2020 under the Ministerial Commitment on comprehensive sexuality education and sexual and reproductive health services for adolescents and young people in Eastern and Southern Africa.

In 2019, at the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25, Tanzania committed to review the Marriage Act and key legal and institutional frameworks by 2025 to address gender inequality.

Tanzania is one of the countries where the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)/DREAMS Initiative is working to reduce rates of HIV among adolescent girls and young women.

Tanzania is a Pathfinder country for the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children and partner country of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE).

At the London Girl Summit in July 2014, the Government of Tanzania signed a charter committing to end child marriage by 2020.

What is the government doing to address child marriage?

The National Plan of Action to End Violence against Women and Children 2017/18-2021/22 addresses the need to end child marriage and set the target to reduce child marriages to 10% and violence against women and children by 50% in 2022. Since the implementation of the Action Plan, 16,343 Women and Children Protection Committees have been established from village to national level.

The Government implemented the National Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Strategy and Implementation Plan 2019-2022 and the Cross-Border Anti-Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Plan of Action for East African countries of 2019 to prevent female genital mutilation/cutting practices across borders.

The Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children conducted a National Survey on the Drivers and Consequences of Child Marriage in 2017.

In 2014, the " Child Marriage-Free Zone " National Campaign to End Child Marriage was launched in Mara region, calling for a review of discriminatory laws and action from the health, education and legal sectors to prevent child marriage. Other regions in Tanzania are now launching similar campaigns in collaboration with UNFPA.

Gender and Children desks have been established in 417 district police stations in Tanzania, alongside a Child Helpline piloted in six regions to assist victims of violence, including child marriage. Child friendly courts and child protection committees have also been established at district and ward level.

Tanzania's Child Development Policy (2008) acknowledges that marrying at 15 deprives a child of his or her rights.

In 2015 Parliamentarians for Global Action held a capacity building discussion on child, early and forced marriage. 40 Tanzanian MPs analysed the root causes of child marriage and shared best practice with colleagues from Malawi and Ghana.

President John Magufuli stirred up controversy in 2017 after endorsing a law dating back to the 1960s allowing state schools to expel young mothers. Over the past decade more than 55,000 Tanzanian pregnant schoolgirls have been expelled from school, according to a 2013 report by the Center for Reproductive Rights. Human rights organisations and women's rights activists say the ban breaks international human rights conventions. It also contradicts a promise set out in the ruling party's 2015 election manifesto, which pledged to allow pregnant schoolgirls to continue with their studies. As of 2020, the policy remains in place.

What is the minimum legal framework around marriage?

In July 2016, the Constitutional Court ruled that marriage under the age of 18 was illegal. In October 2019, the Supreme Court of Appeal upheld this ruling, which had been challenged by the Attorney General with the argument that it interfered with the culture of the land.

The ruling found that Tanzania's Law of Marriage Act 1971 was unconstitutional: it allowed for boys to marry at 18 years and girls to marry at 14 with consent of the court, and at the age of 15 with parental consent. It directed the government to raise the legal age of marriage to 18 years within a year.

However, it should be noted that customary marriages are exempt from the law.

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Ever since 2016, Tanzania has worked to strengthen its support for children as a pathfinder country. Through data collection, collaboration and the implementation of INSPIRE strategies, Tanzania is supporting children affected by violence on both mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. In addition, the End Violence Fund has supported organisations throughout Tanzania, including UNICEF Tanzania, ICMEC and Child Helpline International. The country is also part Disrupting Harm, a large-scale data collection and research project supported by the Fund.

2003

Tanzania ratifies the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. This charter was adopted within a year of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, and aimed to address and protect children's rights specific to the African context.

2007

Tanzania ratifies the African Charter on Human and People's Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa, which includes an article related to equal and free consent in marriage.

2013

In 2013 and 2014, Tanzania co-sponsors the United Nations General Assembly resolutions on child, early and forced marriage.

2014

Tanzania signs a joint statement at the 2014 Human Rights Council calling for a resolution on child marriage.

2016

During the Universal Periodic Review, Tanzania supports recommendations to accelerate efforts to end child marriage.

2016

A working group comes together to develop, compose and launch the National Plan of Action to End Violence Against Women and Children in mainland Tanzania 2017/18-2021/22. A parallel group was formed in the semi-autonomous region of Zanzibar. In the same year, Tanzania becomes a pathfinding countries with the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children.

2018

In July, the Constitutional Court rules that marriage under the age of 18 was illegal and stated that sections 13 and 17 of the Marriage Act were unconstitutional. The matter is currently the subject of an appeal by the Attorney General of the State.

A National Plan of Action was developed by consolidating eight government action plans addressing violence against women and children into one single comprehensive plan to eradicate such violence, and by undergoing a rigorous consultation process. Eight government ministries, civil society organizations, development partners, faith-based organizations, children, and young people participated in the multi-stakeholder platform. The participation of all stakeholders in the review and consultations heightened ownership of the new National Plan of Action across ministerial and civil society partners.

The Permanent Secretary to the Minister of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children is the appointed focal point to end violence against children in mainland Tanzania, while the Permanent Secretary is the focal person in the ministry responsible for children in Zanzibar. The national action plan has called for the creation of a single unified multi-stakeholder coordination mechanism on preventing violence against children, with accountability at the most senior level in the Office of the Prime Minister to ensure responsive collaboration across ministries. The National Protection Committee is chaired the Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office.

The most recent national Violence Against Children and Youth Survey for Tanzania was conducted in 2009, with results published in 2011. Tanzania's violence against children and youth survey was led by the Ministry of Community Development, Gender and Children, which convened the Multi-Sector Task Force. The study was coordinated by UNICEF, with technical assistance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and local research partner Muhimbili University of Health and Sciences. The Tanzania violence against children and youth study was funded through the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

At a public launch of the data in August 2011, it was noted that the data made the need for action "painfully visible," and showed that social norms tolerating violence, gender inequality, and limited service access work together to encourage violence and discourage access to consistent and high-quality care. The age disaggregation put a spotlight on the particular vulnerability of adolescent girls.

In 2017, the government of Zanzibar conducted a mobile phone-based national survey to collect data on attitudes towards violence and violent practices, the findings of which are intended to inform the implementation of the National Plan of Action and engagement with communities to effectively prevent and respond to violence against children. Also in 2017, the National Survey on the Drivers and Consequences of Child Marriage in Tanzania was published.

The national action plans for mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar established coordinated monitoring mechanisms to ensure robust data collection and reporting on the plans' implementation from the local to national levels. The plans include the full roll-out of the Child Protection Information Management System, which has been successfully piloted in four districts and will enable centralized, comprehensive, sex- and age-disaggregated reporting at the district level.

The National Plans of Action in mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar aim to implement all seven INSPIRE strategies. Proposed interventions include:

(a) The development of a communication strategy to promote positive norms and values and address gender inequalities;

(b) to create and sustain safe and accessible spaces for women and children throughout communities;

(c) to develop a national parenting framework, guidelines and a Care Action Plan; and

(d) support the training of women and promote economic groups, savings and credit cooperatives, village community banks, community savings groups, and investment promotion.

The United Republic of Tanzania has adopted a Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework that supports the inclusion of refugees into national systems of service delivery, such as education and health. Gender and children desks have been established in 417 district police stations in Tanzania, alongside a child helpline which has been piloted in six regions to assist victims of violence. Child-friendly courts and child protection committees have also been established at district and ward levels.

Prohibition of corporal punishment is still to be achieved in the home, some alternative care settings, day care, schools, some penal institutions and as a sentence for crime.
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The Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children is a unique public-private collaboration that includes United Nations agencies, governments, industry, regional bodies, civil society, young people, advocates and champions, all focused on one thing:

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In UNFPA Tanzania and around the world, UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, works to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled

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Home | TAASISI YA SANAA NA UTAMADUNI BAGAMOYO (TaSUBa)

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UNESCO : Building Peace through Education, Science and Culture, communication and information

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Learn more about UNESCO’s role, vision and results. UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Our aim is to promote peace and security through international cooperation

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Vodacom Tanzania Public Limited Company is Tanzania's leading mobile operator and mobile financial services provider, with the fastest nationwide data network and the largest mobile money network in the country. We provide various communication services to more than 12.6 million customers.

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The mission of the U.S. Embassy is to advance the interests of the United States, and to serve and protect U.S. citizens in Tanzania.

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Submit your Schengen visa applications at Sweden Visa Application Centre, VFS Global/FMC, Maktaba Square Business Park, 4th Floor - Wing B, Plot No 75/27, Maktaba Street, Dar es Salaam.

For further information regarding visa applications, please visit this or contact VFS Global directly on this number:
+255 22 2221915

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Submit your Schengen visa applications at Sweden Visa Application Centre, VFS Global/FMC, Maktaba Square Business Park, 4th Floor - Wing B, Plot No 75/27, Maktaba Street, Dar es Salaam. For further information regarding visa applications, please visit this or contact VFS Global directly on this number: +255 22 2221915

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Agenda 2063 is the blueprint and master plan for transforming Africa into the global powerhouse of the future. It is the strategic framework for delivering on Africa's goal for inclusive and sustainable development and is a concrete manifestation of the pan-African drive for unity, self-determination, freedom, progress and collective prosperity pursued under Pan-Africanism and African Renaissance.

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GIZ local staff

National employees: 150
International employees: 31
Development workers: 3​​​​​​​
Integrated experts: 1
(as at: 31.12.2022)
Germany has been engaged in international cooperation with Tanzania since 1975. It opened an office in Dar es Salaam in 1982. They work with local project partners and, at the regional level, with the East African Community (EAC), which is based in Arusha.

With a population of around 50 million, Tanzania is one of the most populous countries in sub-Saharan Africa. It has generally pursued a peaceful and politically stable development trajectory since gaining independence in 1961. Over the past five years, its economy has grown steadily at an average rate of 7%. However, exploitation of gas and other mineral resources is still at an early stage. In the current Five Year Development Plan (2016-2021), the Government is prioritising the rapid expansion of infrastructure and the manufacturing industry, thus enabling Tanzania to make the transition to middle-income country status. Challenges include utilising this economic restructuring to bring about sustainable improvements in living conditions for the Tanzanian people by reducing poverty and boosting employment.

German-Tanzanian cooperation focuses on the following priority areas:

In the health sector, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH works on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), focusing primarily on providing better access to, and improving the quality of, health services, particularly for mothers and young children. It also collaborates with the Ministry of Water on developing legislation and management strategies to increase the efficiency of the water and sanitation sector and thus improve water supply services. Climate-relevant aspects are also addressed in this context.

In the biodiversity sector, GIZ advises the Ministry and the newly established Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) on protecting the country's major ecosystems, such as the Serengeti and Selous. Revenue from nature conservation and tourism should be used to benefit local communities to a greater extent in order to increase public acceptance of the game reserves.

In other programmes, GIZ works with the National Audit Office of Tanzania on good financial governance and supports efforts by the regulatory authority responsible for renewables and energy efficiency to establish frameworks for the future energy mix and to encourage private investment.

Various multi-country initiatives support income generation and employment and aim to improve the competitiveness of the Tanzanian economy. For example, a programme funded by Germany, the United Kingdom, Norway and the private sector has been launched to improve vocational training and employment options for local workers, focusing on the resource sector. The Competitive African Rice Initiative (CARI) is working to make smallholder farmers along the rice value chain more competitive and increase their incomes on a sustainable basis. In another programme, public, private sector and civil society stakeholders are working together to develop solutions for the sustainable management of water resources in selected areas. On behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), GIZ is supporting the development of renewable energy markets.

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GIZ advises Tanzania on health, water, biodiversity, good financial governance, renewable energies and vocational training and is involved in various regional programmes.

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Suggested for 3 days after the Youth Art Festival. This would be
optional for those who have the time and money. If we can get 25 people to sign up, then we can probably get funding for the Summit from the Tourist Board and National Parks.

Visitors are drawn to East Africa by the spectacular  landscapes, animals, wide diversity of cultures and historical sites. Tanzania’s national parks can broadly be divided into North, South and West amongst which are the most famous safari destinations but also a few hidden gems.

19 national parks and nature reserves in Tanzania cover about 37% of the country. These 155,000 square miles of protected areas are home to an incredible 310 mammal species, including the Big Five and over 910 different types of birds.

In this article, I'll share my insights on the Northern circuit national parks in Tanzania, the southern national parks in Tanzania, the western national parks in Tanzania, and the lesser-known national parks in Tanzania.

Let's get started!

Which national parks are in the Northern Circuit?

There are seven national parks that form part of what is called the Northern Circuit:

Serengeti

Ngorongoro

Tarangire

Lake Manyara

Arusha

Kilimanjaro

Mkomazi

These are the most popular Tanzanian national parks by far for visitors and tourists alike.

There are six national parks and game reserves in Southern Tanzania:

Ruaha

Selous

Mikumi

Kitulo

Katavi

Udzungwa

The Southern national parks boast some of the most exclusive safari tours and diverse ecosystems in Tanzania.

There are two national parks in Western Tanzania:

Gombe

Mahale

These Tanzanian national parks are most famous for their lush tropical rainforests and unique populations of chimpanzees.

There are four lesser known national parks in Tanzania:

Burigi-Chato

Rubondo Islands

Saadani

Saanane

While people are less aware of these national parks, they still have a lot to offer potential tourists in the way of beautiful aquatic landscapes and diverse wildlife populations.

Explore all national parks below.

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The Zanzibar African Youth Arts Festival is a vibrant and dynamic celebration that brings together young artists from various regions to showcase their talent, promote cultural exchange, and foster community engagement. This festival serves as a platform for youth to express themselves through various art forms, including visual arts, performing arts, and filmmaking. By providing opportunities for interaction and collaboration, the festival aims to empower young artists and create a space where they can share their experiences and perspectives with others from around the world.

One of the key highlights of the African Youth Arts Festival is the exhibition of artwork created by young artists. During the high season, these talented individuals have the opportunity to exhibit their work in designated areas along the seafront. These open exhibition spaces allow for a larger number of participants to engage with the artwork and interact with the festival delegates. This not only provides exposure for the young artists but also enables them to receive feedback and connect with potential mentors or collaborators.

In addition to visual arts, the festival also features performances by young artists in venues such as the Old Fort. Throughout the day, these performances serve as a means for cultural exchange and expression. The young artists come together to showcase their talents and share what the arts mean to them personally and within their respective cultures. This exchange of ideas and perspectives helps foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for diverse artistic expressions.

Furthermore, the African Youth Arts Festival has a broader purpose of extending the presence of the IYMS Summit into East Africa. By organizing this festival in East Africa, youth from countries in this region are provided with opportunities to meet filmmakers, artists, and other youth from around the world. This cross-cultural interaction not only enriches their artistic experiences but also broadens their horizons by exposing them to different creative approaches, techniques, and perspectives.

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*SIM CARD
*African Youth Art Festival
*Safari
*Planting trees at the school which was previously suggested as the venue

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DEADLINE: Thursday, October 12, 2023

*Concept Note: ZIFF - fill in the blanks, comment on what’s there;

*Padlet: Godfrey - create one to store our 2024 planning docs, pictures

*Estimated deposit: ZIFF – how much should we assume we will need?

*Possible partners/funders: Sapan to send to Godfrey

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IYMS and the host organization, ZIFF, have held two official meetings to discuss and plan for the upcoming IYMS Summit in 2024. Both parties have agreed to meet twice a month to ensure effective coordination and progress towards the successful execution of the summit. The minutes of the previous meetings are attached herewith for reference.

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The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), also known as Festival of the Dhow Countries, is an annual film festival held in Zanzibar, Tanzania and one of the largest cultural events in East Africa.[1] ZIFF is a non-governmental organization established in 1997 to develop and promote film and other cultural industries as catalyst for the regional social and economic growth.

Main contacts:
Martin and Farida
martin.r.mhando@gmail.com
+255657541054

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Zanzibar, Swahili Unguja, island in the Indian Ocean, lying 22 miles (35 km) off the coast of east-central Africa. In 1964 Zanzibar, together with Pemba Island and some other smaller islands, joined with Tanganyika on the mainland to form the United Republic of Tanzania. Area 600 square miles (1,554 square km). Pop. (2007 est.) 713,000.

Delegates will be given hard copies of Zanzibar maps which contain more details to help them navigate through this island.

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Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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Julius Nyerere International Airport

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Zanzibar One

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Most people who are traveling to Zanzibar choose to fly to the mainland of Tanzania and then take an inexpensive and comfortable ferry to the island. This is because flying straight to Zanzibar can be quite expensive, especially during the high season. Therefore, it is advisable for delegates to compare flight fares and consider this option.

If delegates decide to fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, they will need to book flights that arrive in the morning hours. This is because all boats heading to Zanzibar are scheduled to stop operating by 4 pm. It is important for delegates to plan their arrival time accordingly to ensure they can catch a ferry to the island.

Upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport terminal 3, there will be a bus available to transport delegates from the airport to the ferry station. The drive from the airport to the ferry station typically takes around 21 minutes.

The boat ride from the mainland to Zanzibar usually takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. It is a scenic journey across the Indian Ocean, allowing travelers to enjoy beautiful views along the way.

For those who choose to fly directly to Zanzibar and land at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, there will also be a bus available to transport them from the airport to Stone Town. The drive from the airport to Stone Town typically takes around 15 minutes.

See pictures below: The first two pictures- Two main ferry companies. The second 3 pictures - Julius Nyerere International Airport. The third 3 pictures- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.

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Situated 5.6km northwest of Stone Town, Unguja, Prison Island is a small island in the Indian Ocean which can be visited as part of a Zanzibari adventure. The island is also known as Changuu, the Swahili name for a fish which is abundant in the surrounding waters, and its total length is 800m.

Beneath its pristine beauty, Prison Island has a sinister history. Prison Island was uninhabited until the 1860s when the first Sultan of Zanzibar, Majid bin Said, gifted it to 2 Arab slave owners who used the island as a prison for rebellious slaves.

In 1893, British First Minister, Lloyd Matthews, acquired the island and planned to build a prison on this tranquil outpost. Although the building work was completed in 1894, the prison never housed any inmates.

In the 1920s, Prison Island was transformed into a quarantine island that served British territories in East Africa. The prison buildings were converted into a hospital, and patients were monitored for 1-2 weeks before they were permitted to leave.

Delegates will have the chance to visit this island.

Stay tuned for more excursion options

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The Forodhani Gardens (also known as Jubilee Gardens and more recently as Forodhani Park) is a small park in the historical city of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The gardens are located along the main seawalk of Stone Town, just in front of the most famous buildings of Stone Town, i.e., the House of Wonders and the Old Fort.

The Gardens are especially busy after sunset, when tourists and local alike gather in a popular food street market in the main square, to have dinner enjoying Swahili and Zanzibari cuisine delicacies such as grilled seafood, samoosas, cassava and sweet potatoes.

On July 31, 2009, a ground-breaking ceremony was held by the Aga Khan to introduce a revitalized park. It was rehabilitated by Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) at a cost of $3 million (Sh3.9 billion) from the initial estimates of $2.4 million (over Sh3 billion). The facelift involved the restoration of pedestrian walkways, landscape, infrastructure upgrading, incorporating lighting, sewerage drainage and civic amenities, and the rehabilitation of the seawall fronting the park.

The delegates can enjoy evening walk after work, access to the beach, sunset, visit a floating restaurant, food street market etc.

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The buildings of the Stone Town, executed principally in coralline ragstone and mangrove timber, set in a thick lime mortar and then plastered and lime-washed, reflect a complex fusion of Swahili, Indian, Arab and European influences in building traditions and town planning. The two storey houses with long narrow rooms disposed round an open courtyard, reached through a narrow corridor, are distinguished externally by elaborately carved double ‘Zanzibar’ doors, and some by wide vernadahs, and by richly decorated interiors. Together with, the simple ground floor Swahili houses and the narrow façade Indian shops along “bazaar” streets constructed around a commercial space “duka”.

During the Summit, the delegates will be accommodated in 3 different hotels that are close to each other. See the options below.

Stonetown House
Shoki Shoki House
Gizenga House
Garden Lodge