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1. Implementation of community based malaria activities (Ongoing project)

Kawiye Social Development Foundation is working with National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), PORALG in Simiyu Region through RHMTs and CHMTs under the coordination of the Regional and District Malaria Focal Persons to provide nnecessary community mobilization and sensitization for malaria interventions at the lower level in intensively promote positive uptake of the interventions by individuals and community members.

More specifically the project objectives are;

1. Promote cconsistent and proper use of Long Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets (LLINs), LLIN care and repair
2. Adress misconceptions around the uptake of malaria interventions and specifically misconceptions around LLINs
3. Promote other malaria preventive methods e.g Larva source Management through environment management and bio-larviciding by encouraging community involvement and participation
4. Encourage appropriate treatment seeking behavior, testing and treatment services for all suspect malaria patients
5. 5. Promote prevention of malaria during pregnancy by pregnant women early ANC attendance, getting LLINs during the first visit and completing 3+ doses of IPTp.
6. 6. To increase visibility of “Zero Malaria Starts With Me” campaign at the community level.

2. Improve Lives Through Nutrition (2017-2023)

KASODEFO operating from 2017 to 2023, implemented a transformative nutrition project in Maswa District, Tanzania. The project's core objectives to improve nutritional status through providing fortified food baskets to children living with HIV at Maswa District Hospital and Sangamwalugesha Dispensary. To promote income generation and nutritional diversity we are supporting women and youth groups in poultry farming, fostering self-reliance and access to protein-rich food. We also to empower communities. We are conducting ongoing nutritional education sessions for children and people living with HIV, fostering informed dietary choices.

The Kawiye Social Development Foundation's nutrition project yielded significant results, positively impacting the lives of children living with HIV, vulnerable women and youth, and the broader Maswa community. The project not only addressed immediate nutritional needs but also fostered long-term sustainability through income generation and community education. Improved nutritional status: Over 100 children living with HIV received regular food baskets, demonstrably improving their nutritional intake and overall health.

3 Raising Community Awareness and Actions in Covid-19 Pandemic Control in Itilima District (2020)

In the face of the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, Kawiye Social Development Foundation stepped up to protect vulnerable communities in Itilima District, Tanzania. In 2020 the organization played a crucial role in mitigating the virus's impact and empowering local residents to safeguard their health. The project aimed to dissemination of accurate information. KASODEFO countered misinformation with targeted awareness campaigns. Through workshops, radio broadcasts, and community outreach, they educated residents about the virus, prevention measures, and responsible behavior.

We Promoting hygiene practices: Handwashing stations were installed in strategic locations, and families received essential hygiene kits containing soap, masks, and sanitizers. Educational sessions emphasized proper handwashing techniques and sanitation practices to curb the spread of the virus. The project also involving supporting healthcare facilities: Personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical supplies were donated to Itilima District Hospital and local health centers, strengthening their capacity to manage infected patients. .

We empower communities through Local volunteers, who were trained as community health educators, becoming vital links between healthcare professionals and residents. They facilitated information dissemination, monitored adherence to guidelines, and identified potential cases at the grassroots level.
The project's impact was significant. Increased awareness led to a noticeable shift in community behavior, with residents adopting preventive measures like handwashing and mask-wearing. The strengthened healthcare system and empowered communities were better prepared to manage the pandemic

4. Enhanced Community Awareness and Sustainable Control of Gender-Based Violence over Women and Girls Children (2018-2021)

Committed to creating safer environments, this project addressed the pressing issue of gender-based violence. By raising awareness and implementing sustainable control measures, we aimed to protect the rights and well-being of women and girls. Our main goal is to combat the insidious shadows of gender-based violence (GBV) and empower women and girls to reclaim their right to a life free from fear. This done through:

Amplifying Voices

This involved Community Dialogues which aim on breaking the silence through facilitated discussions in villages, schools, and faith-based institutions, fostering understanding and dismantling harmful social norms.

Media Engagement.

Partnering with local radio stations and newspapers to create informative campaigns and amplify survivor stories, reaching even the most remote corners.

Capacity Building

Our project involved training of ward children and women protection committees, healthcare workers, police officers, and social workers to effectively respond to GBV cases with empathy and expertise. The organization also establishing and training community-based committees to address GBV concerns, creating lasting networks of support beyond the project timeline.

Economic Empowerment.

We established women income generating groups and linked them with income-generating opportunities for fostering independence and breaking the cycle of vulnerability. The project resonated in every corner of the targeted communities. Over 3,000 individuals participated in awareness campaigns, 200 youth activists emerged as champions of change, and 50 survivors found refuge and support in the established safe spaces. This ripple effect empowered local authorities to allocate resources for GBV prevention programs, marking a significant shift in policy and commitment.

Beyond 2021

While the project formally concluded in 2021, its legacy lives on. The established structures continue to function, the trained activists remain vigilant, and the community stands empowered to challenge harmful norms and advocate for justice. KASODEFO remains committed to building upon this foundation, collaborating with partners and communities to ensure a future where every woman and girl can thrive, free from the shadows of violence.

5. Animation Project (Public Participation in Development) (Ongoing):

Animation project executed in Maswa with the goal of promoting citizen agency and community engagement with the authorities to solve community priority needs in 18 villages. Harnessing the power of animation, this ongoing initiative seeks to encourage public participation in development processes. By utilizing available resources and opportunity, we aim to inspire communities to actively contribute to their own growth and progress. Demonstrating how citizens come together – catalysing local change agents to lead collective community action, bringing government and citizens together, and spreading stories of success from community level across the country.
The core of this work involves problematizing well, looking beyond the surface of how problems manifest locally to diagnose and address the structural challenges that perpetuate these problems. The effects will resonate beyond the selected areas in which KASODEFO is galvanising this type of collective action through the amplification effect of this work, pushing these stories into public and policy discourse

6. Enhanced Access to Justice through Legal Aid services (2017-2020)

In 2017, KASODEFO organisation was contracted by the Legal Services Facility (LSF), to run an Access to justice programme as regional mentor organisation (RMO) of Simiyu region. This role entailed establishing paralegal units in each district, provide capacity development and sub-granting the units on behalf of LSF. The four-year project titled "Enhanced access to justice through the sustainable provision of legal aid in the Simiyu region" from 2017 to 2020.

We provided legal aid and legal education to marginalized communities, ensuring equal access to justice and protecting their rights. We are Empowering individuals with legal aid services, this project aimed to enhance access to justice, ensuring that marginalized communities could assert their rights and receive fair representation. In this project we worked with paralegals in five districts of Simiyu region. We had five paralegal units which worked in the community level. Our organization was a Regional Mentor organization (RMO) which not only mentor paralegals but also provide legal aid services as the registered legal aid service provider.

The KASODEFO team adopted a ‘’4A’s approach’’ to mean Availability, Acceptability, Affordability and Accessibility to legal aid. With this approach of 4A’s, it has brought benefits, the positioning of paralegals at ward level is advantageous to legal aid provision because assure proximity of the service to people. The service of the Paralegals is affordable since it’s free to contact the Paralegal, the service is accessible since Paralegals are living in the same community and they are available all the time. The community accept the paralegals because are the respective members of their communities.

Legal aid services now available in all districts and all the time. In each district, KASODEFO supported the establishment of registered organisation and paralegals distributed to their respective wards. The paralegals offer legal education and legal assistance to community members, as well as work closely with local government leaders and other informal leaders like the clan and religious leaders.

7. Badilisha Tabia, Tokomeza Malaria (2019-2020):

Badilisha Tabia, Tokomeza Malaria was the social behaviour change project aimed to eradicate Malaria, is implemented in all district of Simiyu Region namely Maswa district, Meatu district, Busega, Bariadi TC, Bariadi DC and Itilima district for the period of 12 months. The main goal of this project is in line with Malaria National Strategic Plan 2014-2020, the goal of this project is to contribute to the national goal of reducing the country’s malaria prevalence from 7.3% in 2017 to < 1% in 2020 through targeted SBCC activities. The project objectives is to Promote sustainability of CHWs works in malaria control e.g. through capacity building , Promote consistent use of long-lasting insecticide treated nets (ITNs), net care, repair as well as addressing misconceptions around ITNs in the community, Promoting of preventive health seeking behaviours and practice of effective vector control for malaria among pregnant women, lactating mothers and caretakers of children <5, Creating and sustaining demand for malaria testing and treatment for all suspect malaria patients in public and private settings and Improving health care workers’ case management and adherence to national guidelines regarding malaria case management based on test results.