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From May 19th to 29th, 2025, Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM) was honored to be represented at a powerful regional workshop on Gamification and Design Thinking, hosted by AAYMCA in Nairobi.

This dynamic initiative brought together passionate youth leaders and innovators from across Africa to explore how games and creative thinking can build better, more inclusive societies. The workshop was more than learning—it was an experience in co-creation, collaboration, and community transformation.

YPM was proudly represented by Mr. Francis Kamote – Environment and Sports for Development Program Officer, Yasin Juma and Salha Daniel Youth Representative gh hands-on sessions and collaborative challenges, the team engaged with cutting-edge tools and strategies to design game-based solutions to social issues. We’re excited to bring these insights back home and continue driving positive change through play. 🕹️💡

YPM katika Warsha ya Gamification na Design Thinking – Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪

Kuanzia Mei 19 hadi 29, 2025, Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM) ilishiriki katika warsha ya kikanda kuhusu Gamification na Design Thinking iliyofanyika Nairobi, Kenya na kuandaliwa na AAYMCA.

Warsha hii ilikusanya vijana kutoka nchi mbalimbali za Afrika ili kujifunza jinsi ya kutumia michezo na ubunifu kutatua changamoto za kijamii na kuleta mabadiliko katika jamii zao. Warsha hii haikuwa ya kujifunza tu, bali pia ya kushirikiana, kubuni na kujenga jamii bora kwa pamoja.

YPM iliwakilishwa na Bw. Francis Kamote – Afisa wa Programu ya Mazingira na Michezo kwa Maendeleo, pamoja na vijana Yasin Juma na Salha Daniel. Kupitia mafunzo ya vitendo na kazi za vikundi, walijifunza mbinu mpya za kutumia michezo kama njia ya kuleta suluhisho kwa matatizo ya jamii.

Tunarudi nyumbani tukiwa na ujuzi mpya na tumejipanga kutumia yale tuliyojifunza ili kuendelea kuleta mabadiliko chanya kwa jamii kupitia michezo na ubunifu. 🕹️💡

Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM) imeendesha semina ya siku tatu kwa wanafunzi wa shule tatu: Zingibari, Manza, na Kasera, ikiwa ni sehemu ya juhudi za kuelimisha vijana kuhusu madhara ya ukatili wa kijinsia (GBV) na jinsi ya kuutambua, kuuzuia, na kuripoti.

Katika semina hizi, wanafunzi walipata fursa ya kujifunza kwa kina kuhusu aina mbalimbali za ukatili wa kijinsia unaoweza kujitokeza majumbani, mashuleni, na kwenye jamii kwa ujumla. Pia walielimishwa juu ya haki zao, umuhimu wa kutoa taarifa pindi wanapokumbana na vitendo vya ukatili, na namna ya kujenga mazingira salama kwa wote.

Semina hizi zinalenga kuwajengea wanafunzi uelewa wa kutosha ili wawe mabalozi wa mabadiliko na walinzi wa haki za binadamu ndani ya jamii zao.

YPM inaendelea kujitolea katika kulinda haki za watoto na kuhimiza usalama, heshima, na utu kwa wote kupitia elimu ya kijamii.

YPM CONDUCTS THREE-DAY SCHOOL SEMINAR ON GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE (GBV)

Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM) recently conducted a three-day seminar in three secondary schools: Zingibari, Manza, and Kasera, focusing exclusively on the topic of Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

During the sessions, students were equipped with in-depth knowledge about the different forms of GBV that may occur at home, in schools, and within the wider community. They also learned about their rights, the importance of speaking out, and how to report cases of violence safely and effectively.

The seminar aimed to raise awareness and empower students to become change-makers and protectors of human rights within their environments.

YPM remains committed to promoting safety, dignity, and justice for all through education and community engagement.

Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM) imeendesha semina ya ukombozi wa kiuchumi pamoja na masuala ya ukatili wa kijinsia ikiwa ni sehemu ya juhudi zake za kuwajengea uwezo vijana na akina mama vijana katika maeneo ya haki za kiuchumi, ulinzi wa mtoto na lishe kwaajili ya kudumisha amani endelevu.

Semina ya kwanza ilifanyika kwa siku mbili kuanzia tarehe 6-7 Mei 2025 na ililenga kuwapa vijana elimu juu ya haki za kiuchumi na kuwajengea uelewa wa masuala ya kijamii yanayowahusu, hususani umuhimu wa usawa wa fursa za kiuchumi katika jamii. Mafunzo haya yamewasaidia vijana kutambua nafasi yao katika kujiletea maendeleo na kushiriki kikamilifu katika shughuli za kijamii na kiuchumi.

Semina ya pili ilianza tarehe 8-9 Mei 2025 na ilikuwa maalum kwa ajili ya akina mama vijana. Mafunzo haya yaligusia kwa kina masuala ya ukatili wa kijinsia (GBV), malezi ya watoto, lishe bora, na haki za kiuchumi. Washiriki walipata nafasi ya kujifunza mbinu bora za kuwalea watoto wao, kulinda afya zao, na kujitambua kiuchumi ili waweze kujitegemea.

Kupitia semina hizi, YPM inaendelea kuunga mkono jitihada za kuleta mabadiliko chanya katika maisha ya vijana, kwa kuwapa maarifa na ujuzi muhimu kwa maendeleo yao binafsi na ya jamii zao.

YPM Conducts Economic Justice and GBV Seminars to Empower Youth and Young Mothers

Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM) has successfully conducted economic justice and GBV seminars recently, as part of its ongoing efforts to empower young people and young mothers with knowledge on economic justice, child care, nutrition, and gender issues in Mkinga District.

The first seminar focused on equipping youth with essential knowledge on economic justice and raising their awareness on social issues that affect them. The training helped the youth understand their role in driving change and participating actively in economic and community development.

The second seminars, conducted over two days, were dedicated to young mothers. These sessions addressed key topics such as Gender-Based Violence (GBV), child care, proper nutrition, and economic justice. Participants were trained on how to better care for their children, improve their family health, and become economically independent.

Through these seminars, YPM continues to support the transformation of youth lives by offering relevant knowledge and practical skills to build better futures for themselves and their communities.

Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM) kwa kushirikiana na CEFA inaendelea kutekeleza mradi wake wa kujenga amani, wenye lengo la kuwawezesha vijana na wanawake katika kuleta amani endelevu katika jamii.

Hivi karibuni, YPM kwa kushirikiana na CEFA imefanya mafunzo ya utambuzi na utatuzi wa migogoro katika shule sita zilizopo Wilaya ya Mkinga. Shule zilizoshiriki ni Zingibari Sekondari, Duga Sekondari, Manza Sekondari, Mkinga Leo Sekondari, Kwale Sekondari pamoja na Kasera Shule ya Msingi.

Lengo la mafunzo haya ni kuwapatia vijana elimu na ujuzi muhimu wa utatuzi wa migogoro, ili wawe mabalozi wa amani katika jamii zao. Kwa kuwafikia wanafunzi wakiwa bado katika hatua ya awali ya maisha yao, YPM na CEFA wanaamini kuwa wanaweka msingi imara wa kizazi kijacho kitakachothamini mazungumzo, kuelewana na njia zisizo za vurugu katika kutatua migogoro.

Hamu na ushiriki mkubwa uliodhihirishwa na wanafunzi vinaonyesha umuhimu na uhitaji wa mipango kama hii. YPM kwa kushirikiana na CEFA itaendelea kujitoa kuendeleza juhudi hizi na kuwekeza kwa vijana viongozi watakaosababisha mabadiliko chanya katika jamii.

Pamoja, tunajenga utamaduni wa amani, kiongozi mmoja kijana kwa wakati.

YPM in Collaboration with CEFA Continues to Implement Peacebuilding Project Empowering Youth and Women

Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM), in collaboration with CEFA, is continuing to implement its peacebuilding project aimed at empowering young people and women to promote sustainable peace in communities.

Recently, YPM and CEFA conducted conflict identification and resolution training sessions in six schools across Mkinga District. The schools involved included Zingibari Secondary School, Duga Secondary School, Manza Secondary School, Mkinga Leo Secondary School, Kwale Secondary School, and Kasera Primary School.

The objective of these trainings is to equip young people with essential knowledge and skills in conflict resolution, enabling them to become effective peace ambassadors within their communities. By reaching students at an early stage, YPM and CEFA believe they can nurture a new generation that embraces dialogue, understanding, and non-violent approaches to conflict.

The enthusiasm and active participation from students demonstrated the importance and relevance of such initiatives. YPM, in collaboration with CEFA, remains committed to expanding these efforts and continuing to invest in young leaders who will drive positive change in their societies.

Together, we are building a culture of peace, one young leader at a time.

Lushoto, Tanzania – Mkurugenzi wa Y Global, Kristin Bjørå, ametembelea ofisi za Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM) kama sehemu ya ziara yake ya ukaguzi wa utendaji wa shughuli zinazotekelezwa chini ya Y Global. Ziara hii inalenga kutathmini maendeleo ya miradi, changamoto zinazokabili utekelezaji wake, na kujadili mbinu bora za kuimarisha ushirikiano kati ya Y Global na YPM.

Wakati wa ziara hiyo, Kristin Bjørå alikutana na viongozi wa YPM, wakiwemo Mkurugenzi Mwanzilishi wa YPM, Mchungaji Godfrey Tahona Walalaze, pamoja na timu ya wafanyakazi wa YPM. Majadiliano yalihusu maendeleo ya miradi inayoendeshwa na YPM, ikiwemo programu za VICOBA, michezo kwa maendeleo, na utetezi wa haki za vijana.

Aidha, Kristin alitembelea moja ya Peace Club katika Shule ya Sekondari Ngulwi, ambako aliweza kujionea jinsi wanafunzi wanavyoshiriki kikamilifu katika uoteshaji wa kisasa wa miche ya miti ya parachichi. Ujuzi huu umetolewa na wataalamu wa YPM ili kuwapa wanafunzi maarifa ya kilimo endelevu na uhifadhi wa mazingira. Ziara hii ilimpa fursa ya kushuhudia namna vijana wanavyotekeleza kwa vitendo mafunzo wanayopata kupitia programu za YPM.

“Tunajivunia kuona jinsi YPM inavyoendelea kuboresha maisha ya vijana kupitia miradi endelevu. Ushirikiano wetu na YPM una mchango mkubwa katika kuhakikisha kuwa vijana wanapata fursa za maendeleo na uongozi,” alisema Bjørå.

Ziara hiyo ilihitimishwa kwa mazungumzo kuhusu mbinu za kuimarisha ushirikiano, hususan katika kuboresha programu za maendeleo ya vijana na uimarishaji wa uwezo wa ndani wa YPM

Y GLOBAL DIRECTOR KRISTIN BJØRA VISITS YPM OFFICES AND NGULWI PEACE CLUB

Lushoto, Tanzania – Y Global Director Kristin Bjørå visited the offices of Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM) as part of her official visit to assess the performance of projects under Y Global. The visit aimed to evaluate project progress, identify challenges, and discuss best practices for strengthening collaboration between Y Global and YPM.

During her visit, Kristin Bjørå met with YPM leadership, including the Founding Director, Mchungaji Godfrey Tahona Walalaze, and the YPM staff team. The discussions focused on the progress of YPM-led initiatives, such as VICOBA programs, sports for development, and youth advocacy efforts.

Additionally, Kristin visited one of the Peace Clubs at Ngulwi Secondary School, where she observed students actively participating in modern avocado seedling cultivation. This knowledge has been imparted by YPM experts to equip students with sustainable agriculture skills and environmental conservation practices. The visit provided an opportunity for her to witness firsthand how young people are applying the training they receive from YPM programs.

“We are proud to see how YPM continues to improve the lives of young people through sustainable projects. Our partnership with YPM plays a vital role in ensuring that young people have access to opportunities for development and leadership,” said Bjørå.

The visit concluded with discussions on strengthening collaboration, particularly in enhancing youth development programs and building YPM’s internal capacity.

Leo tarehe 22/03/2025 YPM kwa Kushirikiana na CEFA wamefanikiwa kuzindua rasmi mradi wa “uwezeshaji wa vijana na wanawake katika kujenga amani endelevu” mradi unaofanyika katika mkakati wa kutekeleza agenda ya Kujenga amani, katika Wilaya ya Mkinga kata ya Duga.

Uzinduzi huu umehudhuriwa na wadau wa maendeleo Ishirini na Tatu (23) kutoka kata Sita za mkinga ambazo ni Duga, Maramba, Kasera,Kwale, Moa pamoja na Mayomboni, kata ambazo mradi huu ndio utatekelezwa.

Mh. Hilda Muro  msaidizi wa Afisa Maendeleo ya Jamii, jinsia, wanawake na makundi maalum Halmashauri ya Wilaya ya Mkinga amezindua rasmi utekelezaji wa mradi huu na kuomba wadau wa maendeleo kutoa ushirikiano katika kufanikisha mradi huu.

Aidha YPM wanatarajia kutekeleza mradi huu kwa muda wa mwaka mmoja na matarajio makubwa ni kuona jamii ya Wilaya ya Mkinga inafanikiwa na kupiga hatua katika harakati za kupinga na kutokomeza vitendo vya ukatili wa kijinsia, umasikini na kupigania amani ya jamii na nchi kwa ujumla.

Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM) kwa kushirikiana na Tai Impact wameendesha programu maalum ya utoaji elimu kuhusu mabadiliko ya tabianchi kwa kutumia mfumo wa vikaragosi chapa tatu (3D Animation). Programu hii imelenga wanafunzi wa shule za sekondari ikiwa ni sehemu ya juhudi za kuongeza uelewa wa vijana juu ya changamoto za mazingira na jinsi ya kuzitatua.

Shule zilizonufaika na mpango huu ni:

• Mlongwema Secondary
• Ngulwi Secondary
• Lushoto Secondary
• Shambalai Secondary

Kupitia teknolojia ya 3D Animation, wanafunzi wamepata fursa ya kujifunza kwa njia shirikishi na ya kuvutia, jambo lililosaidia kuboresha uelewa wao juu ya athari za mabadiliko ya tabianchi na hatua wanazoweza kuchukua ili kulinda mazingira.

YPM na Tai Impact wanaendelea kujizatiti katika kuwawezesha vijana kuwa mawakala wa mabadiliko chanya kwa kutumia mbinu za kisasa na zenye mvuto katika utoaji wa elimu.

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YPM and Tai Impact Provide Climate Change Education Through 3D Animation

Youth Peacemakers Tanzania (YPM), in collaboration with Tai Impact, has launched a unique program to provide climate change education using 3D animation. This initiative aims to raise awareness among students about the challenges of climate change and how they can contribute to addressing these issues.

The schools involved in this program include:

• Mlongwema Secondary
• Ngulwi Secondary
• Lushoto Secondary
• Shambalai Secondary

Through 3D animation technology, students have had the opportunity to engage with interactive and captivating content, which has enhanced their understanding of the impact of climate change and the steps they can take to protect the environment.

YPM and Tai Impact continue to empower youth to become agents of positive change by utilizing modern and engaging methods of education.

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