Youth Talk Event – May 11, 2007
CHAWAKUA recently held a ‘Youth Talk’ event in May.  The Youth Talk event was held at the Momella National Park in Arusha.  CHAWAKUA hosted 165 vulnerable youth to a day of fun and education.  CHAWAKUA took the youth on a safari to the local park to see Tanzania’s wildlife; Giraffe, Buffalo, Baboon, Warthog and Hippos.

After the safari, CHAWAKUA placed the youth in three large teams in order to build friendship and camaraderie amongst each other. The youth played games of tug-of-war, football, and a local Swahili game called Nage. 

At the end of the day, the youth were assigned to five groups, and were treated to educational workshops.  The theme of the educational workshops was ‘Relationships and Good Decision Making’.  CHAWAKUA wanted to stress the importance for youth to make good decisions in terms of their relationships and sexual choices.   It was a great experience for all who attended! 

 

AIDS Memorial Ceremony - May 24, 2007
CHAWAKUA participated in the AIDS Memorial Candle lighting Ceremony held in Arusha on May 24th.   The ceremony was held in order to give a memorial to the millions of people who have died of AIDS worldwide.

The event was attended by several local AIDS NGO’s, and the guest of honor was the  Arusha Regional Commissioner. The day started with hundreds of individuals marching thru the city of Arusha, and ending at the SHEIKH AMRI ABEID Stadium. 

CHAWAKUA’s Managing Director, Dr. Asha Mruma was one of the main speakers at the event.  Dr. Mruma highlighted the importance of AIDS education and reducing stigmatization in the community.  Additionally, Dr. Mruma stressed the importance of needing government support to the regions, districts and rural areas as well as funding to support these programs.

 

Consultation Services for Microfinancing – June 13th
CHAWAKUA will provide Micro financing consultation services to several individuals chosen to receive small business loans. The consultation services will educate the micro-finance participants to effectively manage their loans and grow a small business.  It is important to educate these individuals on the basics of profit & loss statements, and growing a profitable business. In addition, classes will be provided on how to effectively grow and manage types of small businesses. (eg: vegetable stands, chicken egg production, used clothing etc.)