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Katika juhudi za kina za kutathmini athari zake kwa muongo mmoja uliopita, Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM) imefanya ufuatiliaji wa wiki mbili na makundi ya vikundi vidogo vya kijamii vya huduma ndogo za kifedha (SIGS) ambavyo vinasimamiwa na taasisi. Mpango huu unalenga kutathmini mafanikio na changamoto zinazokabiliwa na makundi haya, kubaini idadi ya vikundi hivyo ambavyo bado vinafanya kazi, na kupima utiifu wao katika ufuatiliaji wa sheria zinazoongoza vikundi hivyo.

Maafisa wa YPM walitembelea maeneo kadhaa yenye vikundi hivyo vya huduma ndogo za kifedha, ikiwemo Mgombezi Korogwe, Konje Handeni, Handeni Mjini, Maili Kumi Handeni, Kwamasimba Korogwe, Kijiru, Kichalikani, na Duga Maforoni huko Mkinga. Makundi haya ya vikundi vidogo vya kijamii vya huduma ndogo za fedha (SIGS) yameonyesha utaratibu mzuri na utiifu wa kufuata sheria zilizowekwa na serikali pamoja na katiba za vikundi vyenyewe, hali iliyochangia mafanikio yao ya kudumu.

Mbali na ufuatiliaji na vikundi hivyo YPM imechukua hatua za kukuza uhamasishaji wa mazingira kwa kutoa semina  kwa walimu wa mazingira wa shule za msingi na sekondari za Wilayani Mkinga, zikilenga kuhimiza kampeni za mazingira miongoni mwa wanafunzi. Maafisa pia walitembelea kituo cha mafunzo ya Kompyuta kilichopo Tanga mjini na Wilaya ya Mkinga, vijiji vya Azimio na Tanganyika ili kutambulisha programu za YPM na kutoa ufahamu juu ya dhamira na malengo yake kwa ujumla.

Monitoring and evaluation of small investment groups (SIGS) and Environmental Education Initiatives

In a comprehensive effort to evaluate its impact over the past decade, Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM) has conducted a two-week follow-up with small investments groups (SIGs) managed by the organization. This initiative aims to assess the successes and challenges faced by these groups, determine the number of active SIGs, and measure their adherence to the governing laws and regulations.

YPM officers visited several locations with these Small investments groups, including Mgombezi Korogwe, Konje Handeni, Handeni Mjini, Maili Kumi Handeni, Kwamasimba Korogwe, Kijiru, Kichalikani, and Duga Maforoni in Mkinga. These small investments groups (SIGs) have demonstrated strong organization and adherence to the laws established by the government and the groups’ constitutions, contributing to their sustained success.

In addition to the follow-up with these groups, YPM has taken steps to promote environmental awareness by providing seminars to primary and secondary school environmental teachers in Mkinga District. These seminars aim to encourage environmental campaigns among students. The officers also visited the computer center in Tanga city and Mkinga district, villages of Azimio and Tanganyika to introduce YPM’s programs and provide insights into its overall mission and objectives.

Mkutano wa Asasi zinazosimamia Ufuatiliaji wa Matumizi ya Rasilimali za Umma

Youth Peacemakers Tanzania imejumuika na asasi mbalimbali za kiraia zinazosimamia utekelezaji wa mfumo wa ufuatiliaji wa matumizi ya rasilimali za umma nchini Tanzania.

Mkutano huo umefanyika kwa njia ya mtandao kupitia mtandao wa Zoom, ukijumuisha zaidi ya asasi 153 katika kujadili namna ya kupata muongozo mmoja utakaosimamia mfumo huo wa ufuatiliaji wa matumizi ya rasilimali za umma.
Mfumo wa ufuatiliaji wa matumizi ya rasilimali za umma ni mfumo unaowekwa na serikali au taasisi husika ili kufuatilia na kudhibiti jinsi rasilimali za umma zinavyotumika. Lengo kuu la mfumo huu ni kuhakikisha uwajibikaji, uwazi, na ufanisi katika matumizi ya fedha za umma.

Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM) na CHAMAVITA wamesaini makubaliano ya ushirikiano wenye lengo la kuhamasisha amani na maendeleo ya jamii nchini Tanzania. Ushirikiano huu utatumia nguvu za mashirika yote mawili ili kukuza utatuzi wa migogoro, kuwawezesha vijana, na kuanzisha miradi ya maendeleo endelevu kote nchini.

YPM Tanzania, inayojulikana kwa juhudi zake za msingi katika ujenzi wa amani na ushirikishaji wa vijana, itafanya kazi kwa karibu na CHAMAVITA, shirika lililo na dhamira ya maendeleo ya jamii na mshikamano wa kijamii, kutekeleza programu na miradi ya pamoja. Programu hizi zitajumuisha warsha za elimu ya amani, mazungumzo ya jamii, na mafunzo ya ujenzi wa uwezo kwa viongozi vijana.

Ushirikiano kati ya mashirika haya mawili unatarajiwa kuwa na athari kubwa kwa jamii za mitaa kwa kuchanganya rasilimali na utaalamu, YPM Tanzania na CHAMAVITA wanakusudia kushughulikia mizizi ya migogoro na kuunda jamii jumuishi na yenye amani zaidi.

Juhudi za pamoja pia zitalenga kuwawezesha vijana kuwa mawakala wa mabadiliko, wakiwa na ujuzi na maarifa yanayohitajika kuongoza juhudi za ujenzi wa amani katika jamii zao. Ushirikiano huu unaonyesha umuhimu wa ushirikiano katika kufanikisha amani na maendeleo endelevu, na mashirika yote mawili yana matumaini kuhusu matokeo chanya yatakayopatikana.

Memorandum of Understanding between YPM Tanzania CHAMAVITA

Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM) and CHAMAVITA have signed an agreement for the collaboration aimed at fostering peace and community development in Tanzania. The partnership will leverage the strengths of both organizations to promote conflict resolution, youth empowerment, and sustainable development initiatives across the country.

YPM Tanzania, known for its grassroots efforts in peace building and youth engagement, will work closely with CHAMAVITA, an organization dedicated to community development and social cohesion, to implement joint programs and initiatives. These programs will include peace education workshops, community dialogues, and capacity-building training for young leaders.

The collaboration between the two organizations is expected to have a significant impact on local communities by combining resources and expertise, YPM Tanzania and CHAMAVITA aim to address the root causes of conflict and create a more inclusive and peaceful society.

The joint efforts will also focus on empowering young people to become agents of change, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to lead peace building efforts in their communities. This partnership underscores the importance of collaboration in achieving sustainable peace and development, and both organizations are optimistic about the positive outcomes it will bring.

Environmental Management Act

Youth Peacemakers brought together young people from the Institute of Judicial Administration (IJA), YPM Youth Forum in Moshi who have come from Machame and KCMC health colleges, along with other participants from Iringa health University and Prince Claus Secondary School in Lushoto. These young people had the opportunity to jointly review the Environmental Management Act of 2024 and reconcile the following matters; –

i/ The law is strong in managing the environment

ii/ It has been seen that society still does not understand enough about this law

iii/ There is no effective management of this law in our areas. After analysing this, the young people agreed on two things to work on in the region of Tanga and Kilimanjaro where the first thing is to provide education on the rights and responsibilities of every citizen on environmental care but also to motivate and cooperate with the Government to ensure that this law it is implemented in our communities.

Sheria ya Usimamizi wa Mazingira

Youth Peacemakers iliwaleta kwa pamoja vijana kutoka Chuo cha Uongozi wa Mahakama (IJA), YPM Youth Forum ya Moshi ambao wametoka Vyuo vya afya vya Machame na KCMC,pamoja  na  washiriki wengine waliooka Chuo cha afya cha Iringa na shule ya Sekondari ya  Prince Claus  iliopo Lushoto. Vijana hawa walipata nafasi ya kupitia kwa pamoja Sheria ya Usimamizi wa Mazingira ya mwaka 2024 na kuanisha mambo yafuatayo; –

i/ Sheria ipo imara katika kusimamia mazingira

ii/ Imeonekana jamii bado hainauwelewa wakutosha juu ya sheria hii

iii/Hakuna usimamizi madhubuti wa sheria hii katiaka maeneo yetu.

Baada ya kuchambua haya vijana hao walikubaliana mambo mawili ya kufanyia kazi katika mkoa wa Tanga na Kilimanjaro ambapo jambo la kwanza ni kuotoa elimu juu ya haki na wajibu wa kila raia juu ya utunzaji wa mazingira lakini pia kuhamasiha na kushirikia na Serikali ili kuhakikisha kwamba sheria hii inatekelezwa na kufuatwa katika jamii zetu.

Mtoto wa Afrika: Imarisha Ulinzi na Fursa Sawa kwa Watoto

Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM) kwa kushirikiana na Halmashauri ya Wilaya ya Lushoto, wameungana pamoja katika maadhimisho ya siku ya mtoto wa Afrika yaliyofanyika Kiwilaya katika kata ya Dule, jimbo la Mlalo, tarehe 16 juni 2024.

Mtoto wa Afrika ni maadhimisho yanayofanyika kila mwaka tarehe 16 Juni, kwa lengo la kuwakumbuka watoto wa kitongoji cha Soweto nchini Afrika ya Kusini waliouawa tarehe 16 Juni, 1976 kutokana na uwepo wa ubaguzi wa rangi.

Katika harakati za kudai haki zao za kutobaguliwa pamoja na haki nyingine za kibinadamu kama elimu bora kwa watoto wote, watoto hao waliuliwa kikatili, hivyo mnamo mwaka 1990 Umoja wa Nchi Huru za Afrika (OAU) kwa sasa (AU), walipitisha Azimio la kuwakumbuka watoto hao waliokua na uthubutu wa kupigania haki zao.

Kauli mbiu ya mwaka huu ni “Maendeleo Endelevu 2030: Imarisha Ulinzi na Fursa Sawa kwa Watoto” ikiwa na lengo la kuwakumbusha wazazi, walezi, Serikali na wadau wengine kuzingatia wajibu wetu katika kuimarisha mifumo ya ulinzi na maendeleo ya Mtoto ili aweze kudhibiti changamoto ya ongezeko la vitendo vya ukatili nchini pamoja na kutoa haki sawa kwa watoto wote bila ubaguzi wa aina yoyote.

Child of Africa: Strengthen Protection and Equal Opportunities for Children

Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM), in collaboration with the Lushoto District Council, have joined together in the celebration of the International  African Child day held at the district level at Dule ward, in Mlalo constituency, on June 16, 2024.

International African Child day is an annual commemoration held on June 16, aiming to remember the children of Soweto, South Africa, who were killed on June 16, 1976, due to the existence of racial segregation.

In their struggle to demand their rights against discrimination, as well as other human rights such as quality education for all children, these children were brutally killed. Hence, in 1990, the Organization of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU), passed a resolution to remember these brave children who fought for their rights.

This year’s theme is “Sustainable Development 2030: Strengthen Protection and Equal Opportunities for Children,” with the aim of reminding parents, guardians, the government, and other stakeholders to fulfill our duty in strengthening child protection systems and development. This is to address the increasing challenges of violence against children in the country and to ensure equal rights for all children without any form of discrimination

Mjadala Maadhimisho ya Siku ya Mtoto wa Afrika

Kuelekea siku ya maadhimisho ya siku ya mtoto wa Afrika Youth Peacemakers Tanzania, wameratibu mjadala wa kuielimisha jamii juu ya maadhimisho ya siku ya mtoto wa Afrika, kwa kuwaalika vijana wanaounda Peace clubs kutoka Chuo cha uongozi wa mahakama IJA pamoja na wanafunzi wa shule za sekondari katika studio za redio ya Utume FM.

Mjadala huo wenye lengo la kuibua changamoto zinazowakabili watoto, ikiwemo unyanyasaji, ndoa za utotoni, mimba za utotoni na ukatili dhidi ya watoto, umelengwa kuikumbusha jamii kutopuuzia au kukaa kimya pindi wanapoona haki za mtoto zinakiukwa.

Jamii ikishirikiana na serikali katika kuibua vitendo viovu vinavyowakumba watoto, itasaidia utekelezaji wa sera ya maendeleo endelevu ya mwaka 2030, yenye lengo la kuhakikisha kila mtoto anapata haki na wajibu stahiki.

Discussion on the Commemoration of the Intenational African Child Day

As we approach the commemoration of the International African Child Day, Youth Peacemakers Tanzania has organized a discussion to educate the community about this important day. They have invited youth from Peace Clubs at the Judicial Leadership Institute (IJA) and students from secondary schools to participate in the discussion at the studios of Utume FM radio.

This discussion aims to highlight the challenges facing children, including abuse, child marriages, teenage pregnancies, and violence against children. The goal is to remind the community not to ignore or remain silent when they witness violations of children’s rights.

By collaborating with the government to expose the evil acts affecting children, the community can contribute to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, which aim to ensure that every child receives the appropriate rights and responsibilities.

Whistle-blower Policy

Fraud and corruption diverts resources from the poor. It breaches the ethics and values of YPM, damages the reputation for sound financial management, and further damages the reputation in public and in relation to partners. Corruption has come to be recognized as one of the greatest obstacles to development. The YPM policy on fraud and corruption is one of zero tolerance. We strive to be transparent in all our work and believe that openness is fundamental in the fight against corruption and other kinds of unethical behaviour. To ensure that our policies are put into practice we urge anyone who suspects corruption or other violations of our policy to notify us. In the form below you can report any incidents, or suspicion of incidents, of corruption, bribery, other business crime, harassment of any kind, or unacceptable behaviour. You will always have the option of staying anonymous when reporting an incident. Nevertheless, we do encourage you to provide your name and contact information in the report, as it makes it easier for us to follow up on your complaint. Your report and identity will always be treated confidentially.

WHO CAN COMPLAIN?

1. Anyone affected by our work or by projects we support has a right to complain.
2. Our partners, volunteers, and staff.
3. Donors and other YPM stakeholders

WHAT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT?

• Suspicion of or witness of inappropriate behaviour or misconduct by a YPM staff or Board member, a volunteer, or by someone representing one of our partners.
• Sexual, physical, verbal, or psychological harassment.
• Suspicion of misuse of funds/fraud.

YPM WILL NOT CONSIDER AND HANDLE COMPLAINTS THAT ARE:

• Found to be malicious accusations intended to serve personal objectives and agendas.
• Intended to generate unnecessary bureaucracy and administration by reporting issues already discussed and decided on in line with proper procedures.
• Complaints that are already the subject of legal proceedings.

HOW WILL A COMPLAINT TO YPM BE HANDLED?

In case of suspected fraud or corruption reported by staff, volunteers, or third parties to YPM, the YPM Board of Directors will have the responsibility to delegate the case to the correct special committee who will follow up on the case. The board committee will assess the allegation(s) and consider whether to launch an investigation. Feedback on whether the incident will be investigated further will be given within fourteen working days of the submission of the complaint. If an investigation with appropriate parties is established, the concerned party will be taken out on forced leave during the investigation. After concluding the case, the follow-up will meet the laws in the country where the incident has taken place. There will be extra emphasis on securing the safety of the person who has brought the concern to YPM.

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR COMPLAINTS:

If you do not wish to use the online complaint form (below), you can contact the YPM Director or the Chair of the YPM Board directly. If the complaint is about the Director, please contact the Chairperson of the Board.

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Rev. Godfrey T. Walalaze, The Director

Telephone: (+255) 7865 364 489 // E-mail: director@youthpeacemakers.or.tz/ godfrey.walalze@peacemakers.no

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Rev. John Sembuyagi, Chairperson of the Board

Telephone: (+255) 784 552 541 // E-mail:sembuyag@gmail.com 

Below is a link to the online complaint form

https://forms.office.com/r/ft2YF1ax4e