To ensure that citizens can work together to solve issues, make government function for them, and have their opinions heard and treated seriously during decision-making, open civic space and inclusivity are crucial components. We have been lacking real discussion on…
Sauti Zetu Film Festival – not just a film festival, but a noteworthy cinematic event in Dar es Salaam. As we commemorate its inaugural edition, we are delighted to sincerely share with you the comprehensive report of this year’s festival.…
We are looking for creative and passionate young media and art enthusiasts to join our team in the positions of advocacy officer, monitoring and evaluation officer, and capacity building officer. Send us your application if you have all it takes…
Foreword from the Organization’s Executive Director Dear Esteemed Partners, Sharing with you what we have been up to for the past year brings me great joy. Thanks to our primary funder, The Malala Fund, for their kind support in making…
Kivulini Storytellers, yeah, you are right; Under the shade storytellers. Under the shade, where people take a rest when they finish their jobs; under the shade, where community members gather for community dialogues; and, of course, under the shade, where…
From February 19 to 22, Media for Development and Advocacy, MEDEA Tanzania and other grantees of the Malala Fund had the honor of visiting the Afya Plus Tanzania organization to exchange ideas and gain insights into the Safe Pads Project.…
“I challenge the notion that it is acceptable to describe women’s clothing as provocative, as this reinforces problematic attitudes about women’s responsibility for men’s sexual behavior. These beliefs and attitudes not only influence women’s daily lives but also shape how…
Thania Abdallah famously known by her stage name Thania Msomali is 33 years old and has been a taarab singer for 8 years. She is one of 15 female artists who recently attended the Female Artist Forum at Dar Es…
By Jackline Mgeni, Elias Maeda & Hassan Kiyungi As Media for Development and Advocacy (MEDEA Tanzania) continues to implement its one-year Sauti Zetu Project with the support from Malala Fund, which focuses on increasing community understanding of Tanzania’s existing marriage law…
By Elias Maeda and Jackline Mgeni Media for Development and Advocacy (MEDEA Tanzania) is currently implementing its one-year Sauti Zetu Project which focuses on raising community understanding on the existing Tanzania marriage law of 1971 and its implications on girls’ right to education.…