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YPM Yaendelea Kutoa Mafunzo kwa Walimu Kuhusu Mfumo Mpya wa Midahalo wa Parliament Debate Format (PDF)

Katika kuhakikisha walimu wa shule za sekondari wanapata uelewa zaidi juu ya mfumo mpya wa uendeshaji wa midahalo ujulikanao kama Parliament Debate Format (PDF), Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM) inaendelea kutoa mafunzo maalum kwa walimu kutoka shule mbalimbali za sekondari katika Wilaya ya Lushoto. Lengo la mafunzo haya ni kuhakikisha wanafunzi wanatumia mfumo huu unaolenga kuwajengea uwezo wa kujenga hoja, kutetea mada, na kukuza ujasiri wa kuzungumza mbele ya hadhira.

Mafunzo hayo yamehudhuriwa na walimu kutoka shule za sekondari za Shambalai, Prince Claus, Magamba, Shekilindi, Kitala, Kwembago, Gologolo, Lushoto, Ubiri, Mlongwema na Migambo, pamoja na mwakilishi wa Mwenyekiti wa Maafisa Elimu Kata za Wilaya ya Lushoto, Bw. Valentino M. Hizza.

Baada ya mafunzo hayo, walimu kwa kushirikiana na YPM wameandaa ratiba maalum ya mashindano ya midahalo (debates) kwa wanafunzi, ikiwa ni hatua ya utekelezaji wa mfumo huo mpya wa PDF. Kupitia ratiba hiyo, wanafunzi watapata fursa ya kutumia ujuzi waliopata darasani katika mijadala ya kitaaluma na kijamii, ikiwemo kujifunza kuheshimu mitazamo tofauti na kujenga hoja zenye mashiko.

YPM inaamini kuwa mfumo huu wa Parliament Debate Format (PDF) utachangia kwa kiasi kikubwa katika kuboresha uwezo wa wanafunzi wa kufikiri kwa kina, kujieleza kwa ufasaha, na kushiriki kikamilifu katika mijadala yenye tija kwa maendeleo yao na jamii kwa ujumla.

The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) / Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is an initiative established by Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM) to amplify the voices of young
people in decision-making processes. The committee provides a platform where youth can share their ideas, concerns, and solutions on issues affecting their communities, ensuring that their perspectives are meaningfully included in YPM’s programs and strategies.

The YAC/YAB serves as a bridge between young people and YPM leadership, promoting inclusive participation, transparency, and accountability in organizational initiatives. Members of the committee are drawn from diverse backgrounds to reflect the realities of young people across Tanzania, with representation from different regions, genders, and
social groups.

The YAC/YAB is not only a consultative board but also a driving force for transformation, ensuring that YPM remains rooted in the priorities and aspirations of the young people it serves.

Why YAC/YAB

A platform for Youth Voice
Youth members share their lived experiences, ideas and concern.
They advise on policies, programs and strategies affecting young people

A Collaborative Body
Works in partnership with adults and leadership teams.
Members help co-create not just critique organizational strategies or campaigns.

A leadership Development Space

Offers training mentorship and real-world experience
Helps young people grow as leaders, advocates and decision makers

A Feedback Loop
Helps organization tailor services, communication and outreach to youth needs.
Encourage continous improvement through youth-centered feedback

Focus of YAB
Shaping youth programs or services
Evaluating Campaigns for Youth audiences
Informing public policy on education, health, climate, etc
Advocating for youth rights
Bridging the gap between youth and adults in institutions

Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM) is proud to be represented at the official launch of a new cohort under the Youth in Action Program, alongside the Media Advocacy Initiative by Ms. Salha Daniel Themed:“Empowering Youth Voices for Constructive Civic Engagement”

The workshop, organized by GNRC, brought together 20 dynamic young leaders from Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Mtwara, and Zanzibar. One of the keynote speakers was @imani.luvanga , a renowned digital influencer, who shared powerful insights on how young people can leverage digital spaces to influence change and drive positive civic engagement.

During the workshop, youth leaders had the opportunity to:✅ Strengthen leadership and civic engagement skills✅ Learn practical tools such as storytelling, mobile photography, and social media for advocacy✅ Collaborate in creating community-focused media messages✅ Join a vibrant youth network for continuous support and collective actionAt YPM, we remain committed to empowering youth with the right skills and platforms to amplify their voices, shape narratives, and build peaceful, inclusive communities.#ILeadPeace#YouthInAction@arigatou_ecp@gnrctanzania#YouthVoices #CivicEngagement #MediaAdvocacy #YouthInAction #YPMTanzania #ILeadPeace #YouthInAction

Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM), kwa kushirikiana na wadau wa maendeleo wakiwemo Wakuu wa shule na Walimu wa midahalo (debate) kutoka shule mbalimbali za sekondari wilayani Lushoto, wameendesha mafunzo maalum ya Uendeshaji wa Midahalo kwa njia ya kisasa inayojulikana kama Public Debate Format (PDF).

Mafunzo haya yamehusisha shule za Shambalai, Mlongwema, Ngulwi, Prince Claus, Magamba, Ubiri, Lushoto, Kitala, Kwemashai, pamoja na Migambo. Lengo kuu la mafunzo haya ni kuwajengea uwezo walimu na viongozi wa shule ili waweze kuwawezesha wanafunzi wao kushiriki mijadala ya kitaaluma kwa namna yenye tija, uhuru wa hoja, nidhamu ya kisomi, na uwezo wa kupambanua changamoto za kijamii na kitaifa kwa kutumia hoja zenye ushahidi.

Kupitia Public Debate Format (PDF), YPM inalenga kuimarisha ujuzi wa vijana katika mawasiliano, uongozi, kufikiri kwa kina, na kushiriki katika mijadala ya kisera. Mafunzo haya ni sehemu ya mkakati mpana wa kuhamasisha ushiriki wa vijana katika utengamano wa jamii, utatuzi wa migogoro, na kukuza demokrasia shuleni.

YPM inaamini kuwa uwekezaji katika midahalo ni uwekezaji katika kizazi cha viongozi wa kesho — vijana wanaoweza kueleza, kusikiliza, na kushawishi kwa njia ya amani na mantiki.

Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM) iliwakilishwa na Afisa wa Mazingira na Michezo, Bw. Francis Kamote pamoja na Salha Daniel, katika warsha ya kampeni za vyombo vya habari iliyoandaliwa na CEFA Tanzania jijini Dar es Salaam.

Warsha hiyo imelenga kujenga uwezo kwa taasisi na vijana kuhusu namna ya kuendesha kampeni zenye ushawishi kupitia vyombo vya habari na mitandao ya kijamii, kwa lengo la kuleta mabadiliko chanya katika jamii.

“Ni nafasi nzuri kwa vijana kama sisi kujifunza mbinu bora za kuifikia jamii kwa ujumbe wa maendeleo na uhamasishaji wenye kuleta manufaa katika nchi. Uwezeshaji huu umetufungua macho zaidi juu ya nguvu ya mawasiliano,” alisema Bw. Kamote.

YPM inaendelea kushirikiana na wadau mbalimbali katika kuhamasisha maendeleo endelevu kupitia sauti za vijana.

YPM Participates in Media Campaign Workshop in Dar es Salaam

Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM) was represented by Mr. Francis Kamote, the Environment and Sports Officer and Salha Daniel at a media campaign workshop organized by CEFA Tanzania in Dar es Salaam.

The workshop aimed to strengthen the capacity of organizations and youth in designing and delivering impactful media and social media campaigns to drive positive change in their communities.

“This was a great opportunity for young people like us to learn effective ways to reach the community with messages of development . This training opened our eyes to the power of communication,” said Mr. Kamote.

YPM remains committed to working with partners to promote sustainable development through the voices of young people.