As part of the 2025 Day of the African Child commemorations, the Mtwara region came alive with a powerful week-long series of events aimed at raising awareness and taking action to promote children's rights and well-being. This year, the spotlight was on Mtwara Municipality, which took the lead in coordinating a wide range of meaningful activities — and EdUKaid was proud to be at the heart of it all.

Giving Children a Voice

One of the week’s standout achievements was the formation of children’s councils — safe, structured platforms where young people could openly share their concerns, ask questions, and explore solutions to the issues affecting their lives. These councils are a crucial step toward empowering children and ensuring their voices are heard in decisions that affect them.

Reaching the Vulnerable

Throughout the week, EdUKaid and other key partners focused on supporting vulnerable children through targeted outreach and education. We collaborated closely with local stakeholders to provide not just support but hope — delivering information, resources, and emotional reassurance to those who often go unheard.

Education on Air and on the Ground

The campaign kicked off with radio awareness sessions on Safari FM and HFM Radio, where EdUKaid led discussions on children’s rights and the importance of building inclusive communities. These radio programs reached thousands of listeners and sparked important conversations across the region.

Taking awareness directly to the people, we also held community engagement sessions at Chuno and Ferry markets. These bustling hubs became spaces of learning and dialogue, as we spoke with market-goers about child rights, protection, and the collective role we all play in shaping a safer, fairer future for every child.

Empowering Through Menstrual Health Education

EdUKaid was honoured to lead a safe menstruation management session, including hands-on training on how to make reusable sanitary pads. These sessions, held at two child support centres, were conducted in a warm, inclusive environment where children could ask questions and share experiences about menstrual hygiene and reproductive health. This initiative helped break taboos, boost confidence, and empower girls to take control of their health.

A Celebration with Lasting Impact

The week culminated in a vibrant celebration in Masasi District, where the District Commissioner served as Guest of Honour. Other notable guests included a UN Women representative, party delegates, institutional leaders (including EdUKaid), and regional and district Community Development Officers.

During the event, EdUKaid proudly showcased our work — particularly our pioneering satellite classes, designed to bring quality education to hard-to-reach communities. The District Commissioner was deeply impressed and requested a follow-up meeting to explore how we could further support underserved children in the region.

A Shared Vision for the Future

This year’s theme, “Children’s Rights: Where we’ve come from, where we are, and where we’re going,” offered a poignant reflection on progress made — and the road ahead.

EdUKaid is honoured to have contributed to this powerful national celebration. We remain firmly committed to standing with children, championing their rights, and helping to build a brighter, more equitable future across Tanzania.