Our Projects

The USAID Tulonge Afya project focused on addressing key social and cultural norms, as well as specific needs related to Social Behavior Change (SBC). By identifying the underlying drivers of health-related behaviors, the project effectively promoted positive changes across communities. It leveraged Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) alongside other mutually reinforcing approaches to achieve significant health improvements. The project achieved results across three primary pillars: Strengthened Community Support for Healthy Behaviors The project built a strong foundation of community support that encouraged and sustained healthy behaviors. This included engaging community leaders, families, and social networks to create a supportive environment where healthy practices were valued and promoted. Improved Ability of Individuals to Practice Healthy Behaviors By providing education, resources, and tools, the project empowered individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to adopt and maintain healthy behaviors. This involved addressing barriers to behavior change and facilitating access to necessary health services and information. Improved Systems for Coordination and Implementation of SBCC Interventions The project enhanced the systems and mechanisms that supported the effective coordination and implementation of SBCC interventions. This included strengthening partnerships, improving communication strategies, and ensuring that interventions were well-coordinated and aligned with the community's overall health goals.

Jifunze Uelewe is a 4.5-year United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Tanzania activity. The aim of the Activity is to sustainably improve literacy and numeracy skills for all pre-primary through Standard 4 pupils in the targeted regions of Iringa, Morogoro, Mtwara, Ruvuma, and Zanzibar. The objective behind the Activity is to ensure safe and inclusive (or welcoming and supportive) learning environments for all children by 2025. The Activity will also build the capacity of teachers, Head Teachers (HTs), and administrators, as well as community-based stakeholders who have an interest in or those play a role in supporting government pre-primary and primary schools in regions previously named. Jifunze Uelewe builds on the successes of the USAID’s Tusome Pamoja Program and USAID’s Hesabu na Elimu Jumuishi Activity by continuing to support early grade education implemented in the same regions. Jifunze Uelewe activities will be structured under the following three main outcomes: • Outcome 1: Improved literacy, numeracy, and social–emotional instruction by teachers • Outcome 2: Strengthened capacity of local and regional governments to sustain improved learning outcomes • Outcome 3: Increased community support for safe and inclusive learning environments (in and outside of the school). IDYDC was sub-grantee in implementing Outcome 3 in Iringa region and four councils in Morogoro

Kizazi Kipya (meaning New Generation) was a nationwide initiative aimed at improving the well-being of vulnerable children and young people in Tanzania, particularly those affected by HIV and AIDS. The project focused on strengthening families, improving access to essential health and social services, and ensuring that children and adolescents grow up in safe, supportive environments. From 2016 to 2021, IDYDC implemented Kizazi Kipya activities in Iringa Region in partnership with PACT, Railway Children Africa, and other national and international stakeholders. Project Goal To improve the health, protection, and socio-economic well-being of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and adolescents, particularly those affected by HIV, by strengthening families and linking children to essential services. Legacy and Learning The Kizazi Kipya project strengthened community systems for child protection and laid a foundation for integrated service delivery for vulnerable children in Iringa. Lessons learned from this project continue to inform IDYDC’s ongoing work in child protection, early childhood development, and youth empowerment.