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Working with primary/secondary schools in northern Tanzania this project supports health clubs, which educate and empower girls and challenge gender inequality through raising awareness of female genital mutilation (FGM), early/forced marriages, domestic abuse, and HIV/AIDS.

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Situation

In rural communities in Tanzania, gender inequality means many girls do not complete primary education, dropping out for a number of reasons e.g. being victims of FGM, early and forced marriage, early pregnancy or physical and sexual abuse which can put them at risk of contracting HIV. There is also a general lack of information and education, both at home and in school, on child rights, child protection, dangers of practices such as FGM, and reliable information on HIV and AIDs.

Solution

We are working with 44 primary and 26 secondary schools in northern Tanzania to support the development of health clubs. These clubs provide a forum for students to support each other socially and academically, as well as learn about wider issues including FGM, early and forced marriage, child rights and HIV. As a result, girls have more confidence in negotiating relationships and standing up for themselves when it comes to basic rights.

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