Activists call on community in Arusha to speak out against child abuse
Activists in Arusha, Tanzania, are urging the community to report child abuse and break the cycle of silence surrounding domestic violence. The Tupendane Africa Foundation is expanding its 'Mtoto Salama' programme to provide children with safe environments and support services.
Why it matters
Addressing child abuse through community-led initiatives is essential for protecting vulnerable youth and improving social welfare in the region.
ARUSHA: THE community has been urged to speak out and report cases of child abuse and work together to curb the vice to ensure victims receive the support they deserve.
The call follows revelations that some children face various forms of abuse within their families and surrounding environments, while some are unable to speak out about the challenges they face.
Speaking in Arusha, Tupendane Africa Foundation Manager, Happyness Msengi, said everyone has a role to play in preventing and exposing child abuse, including gender-based violence.
Msengi said the organisation runs the 'Mtoto Salama' Programme, launched in September 2025 to educate children about abuse, create safe environments where they can speak freely and link them with support services.
She said the programme has already been implemented in five government schools in Kiranyi Ward, Arusha District.
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