Changing Tanzania, One Life at a Time
Disability Relief Services Tanzania (DRST) is committed to creating inclusive opportunities, promoting dignity, and enhancing the quality of life for People with Special Needs (PSNs), women, youth, and vulnerable communities across Tanzania.
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DANIDA SPA II Program | 2022-2025 Improving Protective Environment and Livelihoods for Vulnerable Refugees and Host Communities in Kigoma
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Misitu yetu, Urithi Wetu (Our Forest, Our Heritage) The Mukuti National Forest Reserve in Kasulu, Kigoma, faces significant depletion due to deforestation, charcoal production, agricultural activities, and limited community involvement.
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Economic Empowerment Our empowerment initiatives provide women, youth, and persons with disabilities with vocational skills, entrepreneurship opportunities, and access to finance, helping them achieve sustainable livelihoods.
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Preventing Human Trafficking We strengthen community mechanisms and raise awareness to protect vulnerable groups from human trafficking, ensuring safety, freedom, and dignity for all.
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Improving Health Access We promote equitable access to quality healthcare services for marginalized groups. Our work includes supporting family planning services, health education, and addressing barriers to care at the community level.
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Inclusive Education DRST advocates for inclusive and equitable education. We work with schools and communities to eliminate barriers preventing children with disabilities from accessing quality learning opportunities.
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Research & Knowledge Center Our Research Centre generates reliable data on disability and inclusion. This evidence informs our programs and helps influence national and regional policy reforms.
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Animal Welfare Advocacy We promote humane treatment of animals through awareness, advocacy, and community-based initiatives, integrating animal welfare into our broader social responsibility work.
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Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) We implement inclusive WASH programs in Kasulu and beyond, including Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) facilities, sanitation infrastructure, and safe water practices for healthier communities.
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Fifteen Years of Impact
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41 Districts
served across Tanzania
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90+
Partnerships Local, national, and international stakeholders
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150M+
Community Outreaches conducted
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1.2 M
People Reached through awareness and social media
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115,000+
Family Planning Services provided in one year
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9
Empowerment & Inclusion Centers established
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34,500+
School Outreaches promoting inclusive education
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17,900+
Peer Learning Sessions held
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17,983
Peer Learning Sessions (Young People Reached)
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1.2M
Condoms Distributed
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49
Hashtags Run
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34,510
School Outreaches Reach
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9
Youth Empowerment Centers
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31,494
Family planning services were provided in 2021
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115,385
Family planning services were provided in 2022
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18,648
visited the Youth empowerment centers
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