Mara nyingi tunasema kwamba watoto ni waigizaji wazuri lakini je, tumewahi kufikiria wanachoiga ni nini?

Recently, our team gathered at our conference room for the usual hustle of meetings but for a mental health refresher, a space to pause, check in, and sharpen the way we show up for others in our work.

Tunapochagua kupiga au kufoka, mara nyingi wanajifunza kwamba matatizo hutatuliwa kwa nguvu na mabavu.

Kwa mujibu wa Shirika la Afya Duniani (WHO), lishe bora katika utoto wa awali hupunguza hatari ya utapiamlo, unene uliopitiliza, na magonjwa yasiyoambukiza kama kisukari baadaye maishani.

The 11th International Consultation of Child Helplines focused on a powerful theme: “Children at the Centre! A Global Voice for Mental Health, Violence Prevention and Response – Envisioning Helplines for 2030.” And yes, it was as inspiring as it sounds.

Tafiti zinaonesha kuwa watoto wanaotumia muda mwingi kutazama filamu na muziki bila usimamizi huanza kuonesha mabadiliko ya tabia: hukasirika kwa haraka, huiga lugha zisizofaa, au hukosa huruma kwa wengine.

Kuna fursa nyingi za kuwafundisha watoto kuhusu pesa katika maisha ya kila siku. Huhitaji kuwa na elimu ya kifedha au programu maalum.

Je, tunawalea watoto wetu kwa namna itakayowawezesha kuilinda dunia yao?

Kahama isn't the first place that comes to mind when people talk about national change.

Mtoto kwa mzazi hakui, hata akiwa na mji wake na watoto wake.

For too many women, children and men, reporting abuse can be a frightening and isolating experience. The new Desk is a response to that reality, a dedicated space within the police station where survivors can be heard, supported, and referred to the help they need, with dignity and care.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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