#116Stories

#116Stories come to us through thousands of calls we receive each day about children lives, stories about their families, about their moms and dads and about their surrounding communities.

Ni wakati muafaka wa kujadili baleghe na watoto wetu bila hofu

Wazazi wa kizazi hiki, tunakabiliwa na changamoto mpya hasa uwanda mpana wa upatikanaji wa taarifa zenye mkanganyiko juu ya masuala la baleghe na mambo mengine ya afya ya uzazi kwa watoto wetu.

C-Sema Team

May 124 min read

Je, malezi ya sasa yamekuwa magumu kuliko zamani?

Je, kuwa mzazi katika ulimwengu wa leo ni kazi ngumu zaidi kuliko ilivyokuwa zamani?

C-Sema Team

Apr 303 min read

Kwa Nini watoto wadogo hukosa usingizi usiku?

Kukosa usingizi kwa watoto wenye umri wa mwaka mmoja (1) hadi mitatu (3) ni jambo la kawaida kabisa na siyo kosa lako na hata si kosa la mtoto.

C-Sema Team

Apr 233 min read

Stock taking three and a half years of the Chaguo Langu Haki Yangu Programme.

Chaguo Langu Haki Yangu has grown from a concept into a movement. A movement grounded in rights, led by people, and driven by shared values.

C-Sema Team

Apr 224 min read

Tahadhari inahitajika, kuacha kulea kizazi kinachochoshwa na upendo.

Juzi kati tulikuwa na maongezi na Bw. Siegfried Mbuya, mwanasaikolojia na mtaalamu wa makuzi na maendeleo ya awali ya mtoto juu ya mustakabali wa malezi na mahusiano ya watoto na wazazi.

C-Sema Team

Apr 163 min read

Empowering Youth Through Digital SRHR Tools.

At C-Sema, we know that real change starts at the community level often with young people at the center.

C-Sema Team

Mar 283 min read

Jinsi tunavyoweza kuwasaidia watoto kujitayarisha kwa mitihani na masomo ya kila siku.

Je, tunapaswa kuwasaidia kwa kiwango gani? Au tuwaachie uhuru wa kujifunza wenyewe?

C-Sema Team

Mar 173 min read

Jinsi tunavyoweza kuelewa lugha ya upendo ya watoto wetu.

lugha tano za upendo ambazo ni mguso wa mwili, maneno ya kuhimiza, muda wa pamoja, zawadi, na vitendo vya huduma...

C-Sema Team

Mar 113 min read

Siku ya Wanawake duniani itukumbushe kuwafundisha watoto wetu thamani ya usawa na haki.

Kama wazazi, tunao wajibu mkubwa wa kuwalea watoto wetu kwa misingi ya usawa na haki.

C-Sema Team

Mar 83 min read

Young people are taking charge and we're here for it!

One of the most eye-opening moments? Realizing just how much bullying can affect a child’s life, mentally, emotionally, and academically.

C-Sema Team

Mar 43 min read

Tunawezaje kuzungumza na watoto wetu kuhusu suala la mahusiano?

Kuzungumza na watoto kuhusu mahusiano huwa ni jambo gumu kwa wazazi wengi wa Kitanzania. Utamaduni wetu unahimiza heshima na maadili ya...

C-Sema Team

Feb 243 min read

Uniting with Communities in Mara to protect girls and women from FGM and all forms of GBV.

Ending FGM is not just about changing laws—it’s about changing mindsets, dismantling harmful traditions, and empowering girls.

C-Sema Team

Feb 145 min read

Tunawezaje kuwalinda watoto wetu mtandaoni?

Ingawa majukwaa haya yanatoa nafasi ya kujifunza na kuburudika, pia yanawaweka karibu na hatari kama vile unyanyasaji wa kingono.....

C-Sema Team

Feb 103 min read

Kauli chanya zina nguvu katika kuimarisha ukuaji wa hisia na akili kwa watoto wetu.

Sayansi inasemaje kuhusu kauli chanya? Kauli chanya huchochea mabadiliko chanya katika akili za watoto.

C-Sema Team

Jan 213 min read

Tunawezaje kuimarisha mawasiliano na watoto wetu kwa namna inayojenga maadili ya familia?

Kama wazazi, tunaweza kufanikisha hili kwa kuwauliza watoto maswali rahisi na yenye maana yatakayowasaidia kutafakari kuhusu maisha yao.

C-Sema Team

Jan 143 min read

Tujikumbushe mambo muhimu tunayohitaji kufanya kuwaandaa watoto kwa ajili ya mwaka mpya wa shule.

Mafanikio ya watoto shuleni si matokeo ya bahati, bali ni jitihada za watoto, walimu na maandalizi thabiti na msaada endelevu tunaowaonesha.

C-Sema Team

Jan 63 min read

Kwa nini ulinzi wa watoto ni muhimu zaidi katika msimu wa likizo?

Furaha ya msimu wa sikukuu inaweza kugeuka kuwa changamoto ikiwa hatua za uangalizi wa watoto hazitachukuliwa kwa umakini.

C-Sema Team

Dec 30, 20243 min read

Je, umejipangaje kusafiri na watoto wakati wa likizo za sikukuu?

Tarehe zile za kusafiri zimefika kwenda kusalimia babu na bibi na ndugu wengine katika maeneo mbali mbali

C-Sema Team

Dec 23, 20243 min read

C-SEMA attends the WeProtect Global Summit 2024.

With over 300 million children falling victim to online sexual exploitation and abuse each year, the scale of the crisis is staggering.

C-Sema Team

Dec 10, 20243 min read

A fresh perspective on learning and unlearning how to address social norms.

At a recent seminar facilitated by Tostan, our team gained a new and thought-provoking perspective on the complex issue of social norms.

C-Sema Team

Dec 3, 20243 min read

Here is why we were commissioned by UNFPA to run a campaign for change to empower Tanzanian youth against HIV

Photo: Our team of young experts at Tanzania national broadcaster (TBC) talking SRH and comprehensive condoms use Tanzania's youth,...

C-Sema Team

Dec 2, 20243 min read

Watoto wa miaka mitano na harakati zao za ukuaji.

Shughuli kama kuogelea, kupanda/kukwea vitu, na kukimbia kimbia huchochea ukuaji huu wa kifiziolojia na kuimarisha uwezo wa mwili.

C-Sema Team

Nov 25, 20243 min read

Kwa nini watoto wadogo wanapenda kurusha vitu?

Kurusha vitu ni kitendo kipya ambacho watoto hujifunza kufanya wakiwa na umri wa mwaka mmoja(1) hadi miaka minne(4) na kinachowafurisha.

C-Sema Team

Nov 19, 20243 min read

Highlights from the SVRI 2024 Conference.

Change doesn’t happen in isolation, it happens when we all show up and show out.

C-Sema Team

Oct 31, 20244 min read

Ushirikiano wa waalimu na wazazi, chachu ya mafanikio kielimu kwa mtoto.

Malengo ya elimu kwa mtoto yanategemea sana ushirikiano baina ya waalimu na wazazi.

C-Sema Team

Oct 28, 20243 min read

What happens when your 1 year old stops breastfeeding?

Mwanaidi's one-year-old child had suddenly refused to breastfeed, leaving her worried and unsure of what to do next.

C-Sema Team

Oct 28, 20242 min read

Ibrahim calls the helpline with a math problem.

Ibrahim, a 15-year-old Standard 5 student called the Helpline, grappling with persistent difficulties in his mathematics studies.

C-Sema Team

Oct 25, 20242 min read

How we celebrated this year’s International Day of the Girl Child.

The journey leading to this year’s International Day of the Girl Child was filled with excitement, reflection, and the undeniable spirit...

C-Sema Team

Oct 16, 20245 min read

BRAC International grants team visits the helpline

This morning, we were honoured to welcome a grant's team from BRAC International, represented by Ms. Kalunde Simba , Grants Manager -...

C-Sema Team

Oct 15, 20242 min read

Can a HIV positive mother breastfeed?

Amani shared that his wife, who is living with HIV, has been breastfeeding their one-month-old baby, who remains HIV-negative.

C-Sema Team

Oct 15, 20242 min read

Fikra za watoto juu ya ukuaji wao.

Katika safari ya malezi, wazazi wengi wanakumbana na changamoto ya hatua za ukuaji wa watoto wao.

C-Sema Team

Oct 14, 20244 min read

UNICEF global, regional and country teams visit the national child helpline - Tanzania.

Yesterday evening, we had the privilege of welcoming a team from UNICEF's country, regional, and global offices to our headquarter...

C-Sema Team

Oct 8, 20243 min read

Behind Enemy Lines: How Terrorists Use and Manipulate Children – A Look at Tanzania’s Child Trafficking Crisis

The recruitment of children by terrorist and violent extremist groups is a tragedy that stretches across borders, impacting regions far...

Missing Child

Oct 4, 20244 min read

Usafirishaji Haramu wa Watoto: Sheria, Kesi, na Adhabu

Katika kesi za usafirishaji haramu wa watoto nchini Tanzania, sheria zinaweka adhabu kali ikiwa ni pamoja na vifungo vya muda mrefu na...

Missing Child

Oct 4, 20242 min read

Reuniting with ICS-SP for joint initiatives on parenting to end VAC in Zanzibar

This week, we were honoured to host Ms. Beatrice Ogutu , Executive Director of ICS-SP (formerly Investing In Children and Their...

C-Sema Team

Oct 2, 20242 min read

Namna ya Kuutambua na Kuukabili Uchovu wa Kulea.

Tumetoka kuadhimisha Siku ya Afya ya Akili Duniani, na sasa ni wakati mwafaka kuzungumzia jinsi wazazi wanaweza kujinusuru na uchovu...

C-Sema Team

Oct 1, 20244 min read

Je, unajua kwamba ratiba ya kulala kwa mtoto huimarisha umakini, uwezo wa kukumbuka, na uwezo wake wa kufanya maamuzi.

Kulala, kwa maana ya kupata usingizi wa kutosha ni nguzo muhimu ya maendeleo ya kihisia na kiakili ya mtoto, lakini mara nyingi umuhimu...

C-Sema Team

Sep 23, 20244 min read

A new perspective on why children lie.

Believe it or not, children can start lying as early as 2.5 years old!

faithmkony

Sep 17, 20242 min read

How Tanzania’s religious leaders are fighting child marriage

Hon. Minister Riziki Pembe Juma, Minister for Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children – Zanzibar (first right) launching a...

C-Sema Team

Sep 15, 20242 min read

A 13-year old’s bravery got the community to stand up against abuse.

For the 116 Child Helpline, each call further confirms to us that children can be brave enough to speak out against injustice.

faithmkony

Sep 9, 20242 min read

Mzazi Bora ni Nani?

Ukweli ni kwamba hakuna njia moja iliyo sahihi ya kulea watoto.

faithmkony

Sep 3, 20243 min read

Kizazi chetu bila matatizo ya afya ya akili inawezekana.

Kizazi kijacho bila matatizo ya afya ya akili kinawezekana. Lakini, inahitaji juhudi za pamoja.

faithmkony

Aug 30, 20244 min read

Our Multi-Faceted Approach to Addressing Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse over the years.

The internet, a powerful tool for connection, exploration, and creativity, unfortunately also harbors significant risks.

faithmkony

Aug 29, 20243 min read

KUWAZA III Consortium Members Launch Project’s End-Line Evaluation Report in Zanzibar.

As a child rights organisation, we are constantly seeking ways to enhance our impact in safeguarding children from all forms of abuse.

faithmkony

Aug 21, 20245 min read

Into the Light: Exposing the Hidden Horrors of Human Trafficking.

Human traffickers are like cockroaches hiding in the dark. They thrive in secrecy, exploiting vulnerable individuals away from the public...

Missing Child

Aug 15, 20242 min read

Malezi ni chachu ya utu.

Malezi ni mchakato wa kumtunza, kumuelekeza, kumuongoza na kumuelimisha mtoto.

faithmkony

Aug 9, 20243 min read

Understanding Human Trafficking: Key Facts and Insights.

Human trafficking remains a significant global issue, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. This illegal practice involves...

Missing Child

Jul 22, 20242 min read

Overcoming bullying – Tunu's story.

Born with only four fingers on each hand, Tunu had faced relentless bullying at school because of her difference.

C-Sema Team

Jul 18, 20242 min read

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