Impact Stories
Read here some stories of how we could positively impact young people and students
With our projects and programs we aim to give perspectives and equal chances to every young person in the area. Our skilled team provides information, workshops, dialogues and many more platforms that meet the needs of the future of our country: the youth of Tanzania.
Through VOYOTA I learnt how to report gender-based violence
I was born in Kahama and went to primary school there before I came to Arusha to visit secondary school. Where I come from, the general opinion is spread that girls shouldn’t go to school, which I believe is an big issue. When other students told me about the Sauti Ya Binti program and its benefits, I joined the club. Through VOYOTA I learnt how to report gender-based violence and I feel encouraged to advise young girls from Kahama how they can stand for their right to got to school. One day, I want to become a lawyer in order to fight actively for women rights in our society myself
Halima
15 years old, Student from Arusha
I gained a deeper understanding and knowledge about sexual reproductive health and other important subjects
Unfortunately, many women suffer domestic and gender-based violence. By joining the Sauti Ya Binti Club from VOYOTA I learnt how to report such issues and I furthermore gained a deeper understanding and knowledge about sexual reproductive health and other important subjects. Since joining the club I’ve already advised victims of gender-based violence to report such behavior to the gender desk and police. I see myself working as an activist for women rights in the future.
Lynder
16 years old, Student from Arusha
Through VOTOTAs teaching, I can pass on knowledge to other girls at school in order to fight the pain of discrimination
I personally feel sad about the situation that many women face in our society nowadays. Some women go to the market and sell their goods but when they get home, they have to hand out the money they earned to their husband or even worse, face domestic violence. With VOYOTA I learnt to be confident and I was taught women rights so that today, I can pass on this knowledge to other girls at school in order to fight the pain of discrimination that too many girls and women have to deal with. Furthermore, I learnt much about sexual reproductive health and contraception. My plan for the future is to become a doctor and to do educational work on health, women rights and gender equality.
Emmy
18 years old, Student from Arusha
I gained a deeper understanding and knowledge about sexual reproductive health and other important subjects
Unfortunately, many women suffer domestic and gender-based violence. By joining the Sauti Ya Binti Club from VOYOTA I learnt how to report such issues and I furthermore gained a deeper understanding and knowledge about sexual reproductive health and other important subjects. Since joining the club I’ve already advised victims of gender-based violence to report such behavior to the gender desk and police. I see myself working as an activist for women rights in the future.
Lynder
16 years old, Student from Arusha
