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Working with primary/secondary schools in northern Tanzania this project establishes health clubs, which will 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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Beneficiaries
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. These challenges are coupled with 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 will work with 44 primary and 26 secondary schools in northern Tanzania to establish health clubs. These clubs will 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 will have more confidence in negotiating relationships and standing up for themselves when it comes to basic rights.