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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.

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.

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.

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