The discussions in Maseru also looked towards the forthcoming Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children in Manila. Marwa urged African governments to include clear commitments to establish, strengthen and sustainably fund child helplines in their national pledges.

The visit brought C-Sema into an international conversation on protecting children online and marked its participation in the emerging Global Alliance to Protect Children in the Digital Environment. Moscow, Russia | 8–10 October 2026 C-Sema participated in the II Global Digital Forum (GDF 2026), held in Moscow, Russia, from 8 to 10 October 2026, following an invitation from Nina Fedorova, Head of International Affairs at the Alliance for the Protection of Children in the Digi

In Maseru, Lesotho, five colleagues from Praesidio Safeguarding partner organisations in Kenya, Uganda, Benin and Tanzania came together during the October child rights gatherings. Standing side by side in their Praesidio T-shirts, the smiles reflected more than a reunion. They represented organisations working in different countries, with different contexts and communities, but with a shared responsibility: making sure children are protected in a world that is increasingly d

What does it take to make national commitments to end violence against children meaningful in the lives of the children they are meant to protect?

The gathering brought together African-led organisations, philanthropists and social impact leaders to strengthen connections, share ideas and explore the future of locally led change. Nairobi, Kenya | 21–24 July 2026 C-Sema was among the invited organisations at Segal 2026: The Next Beat, a four-day gathering convened by the Segal Family Foundation in Nairobi, Kenya, from 21 to 24 July 2026. C-Sema was represented by Kiiya JK joining fellow African leaders, nonprofit organis

From 16–17 July 2026, C-SEMA was represented by her Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Michael Marwa at the ARISE Africa II Validation convening held at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Like many organisations, we spend a lot of time thinking about programmes. We think about children, families, communities, activities, outcomes and impact. Fundraising often sits somewhere in the background. Necessary, of course, but separate from what feels like the real work.

For decades, an invisible engine has kept families, communities, and economies running across Tanzania: unpaid care work. From fetching water and preparing meals to providing round-the-clock assistance to family members with disabilities, this labor is essential. Yet, it remains largely unrecognized, undervalued, and drastically unequal.

Nearly six in ten young women in Tanzania have experienced online harassment. Many have faced threats or non-consensual sharing of their images. Some have responded not by speaking out, but by stepping back.

We were reminded that shared values, those shaped by history, culture, and collective experience are the true entry point for meaningful engagement. That when we build from what communities already hold, rather than what we think they lack, something shifts. As the days unfolded, we moved deeper into the heart of the Tostan Model.

What does it take to ensure that adolescents and young people have the information, support and services they need to make safe and informed choices? In Kisarawe District, the answer begins with conversation, collaboration and leadership commitment.

For us, a team member is never just a “human resource”. They are the very foundation of our mental health mandate, the steady voices, the gentle hearts, the people who offer a listening ear for children when no one else can.

We attended this year's ISPCAN Congress and more specifically we shared our impact story at the Rise Up Policy Forum . The events took place this October 6 - 9, 2025 in Vilnius, Lithuania. And at the world’s largest event dedicated to child abuse and neglect prevention, KUWAZA impact was shared! Think of a young girl in a Zanzibar village (shehia), still wearing her school uniform, her heart racing as she reaches for the phone to confide in someone about inappropriate touche

This year’s International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) was nothing short of inspiring. From Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam, and all the way to Butiama in the Mara Region, girls stood tall and spoke with courage reminding everyone that they’re not just the future, they’re the change we need today.

At C-Sema, we recognize that online safety is no longer optional. The internet opens doors for learning and creativity yet exposes children to cyberbullying, blackmail, and exploitation. Safeguarding children in digital spaces remains one of our core commitments.

Think of a teenager in Arusha, curled up under a mosquito net, scrolling through endless feeds that make their worries feel even heavier...

C-Sema management was recently invited by the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Children (MoCDGWC) in Zanzibar for a high-level meeting on the future of the 116 Childline a vital helpline for children in need of protection and support.

In August 2025, the Chaguo Langu Haki Yangu (CLHY) program brought government leaders, teachers, police officers, parents, and even children into one room in Unguja and Pemba. These gatherings weren’t just meetings they felt like milestones, marking how far communities have come in protecting women and children from violence.

When people think of madrasas, they often picture quiet rooms filled with children reciting scriptures. But in Zanzibar, something deeper is happening, these sacred spaces are transforming into hubs of protection, dialogue, and community-led change. Thanks to the KUWAZA project, madrasas are no longer just places of learning.

In the North Region of Unguja, Zanzibar, something powerful is happening. Children are finding the courage to speak up, and communities are learning how to listen. At the heart of this transformation is the KUWAZA IV Project, an initiative that champions child protection and builds safer spaces for young people to grow.