Vijana kwa Tanzania Isiyo na Kifua Kikuu
ABOUT US
YOUNITE Tanzania is the country chapter of YOUNITE for TB Global, a youth-led initiative committed to educating communities about TB, participating in research, and advocating for the rights of young people and those affected by TB. Since late 2024, we have partnered with various stakeholders to run awareness campaigns, conduct TB screenings, and provide educational sessions in communities and clinics across Tanzania. We also started a special program for children under the age of 15, teaching them how to recognize TB symptoms and empowering them to become health ambassadors in their homes/families. YOUNITE Tanzania has also actively participated in global events such as World TB Day by supporting community screening and health education efforts. We remain at the forefront of the fight against TB, ensuring that young people and the wider Tanzanian community receive essential health information and services.
Vision
TB free Tanzania
Mission
To empower diverse Youth voices
and mobilize Young leaders for
equitable and impactful TB
responses.
STEERING COMMITTEE
Enael Tarimo
A 26-year-old youth leader with over 5 years experience in TB/HIV advocacy, SBCC, and community mobilization, also dedicated to addressing stigma related to TB. She empowers young people and KPs through awareness, action, and champions’ youth voices in national and global TB spaces.
Anna Pamba
A 24-year-old is a clinician and youth TB advocate committed to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting access to care across African communities.
Bahati Haule
Bahati Haule is an advocate and a program personnel from the United Republic of Tanzania, dedicated to bringing about equity and advancing the rights and well-being of PLHIV, women, youth, and other marginalized communities. She is passion to have an empowered community and a TB-free generation in Tanzania fuels her in this work where she is excited to contribute her expertise and experience in this change.
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Alex Shija
A 35-year-old community engagement specialist with over 7 years experience in HIV & TB interventions. He puts his effort to create awareness and advocacy of HIV & TB to the community, especially Key and Vulnerable Populations.
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Pudensia Conrad
A 23-year-old advocate working with the Network of Young People Living with HIV (NYP+) since 2018, supporting adolescents and youth in HIV/TB awareness, project engagement, and policy dialogue. She also serves as a TNCM member and lay counsellor at Bugando Medical Centre Tanzania.
OBJECTIVE
Raise Awareness about TB: Promote accurate knowledge about tuberculosis, its prevention, symptoms, and treatment through community outreach, educational campaigns, and digital platforms to empower youth and communities to act against TB.
Advocate for Youth Involvement in TB Policy and Investment: Engage and amplify youth voices in policy discussions, decision-making processes, and resource allocation for TB responses, ensuring young people play a central role in shaping an equitable TB-free future.
Share TB Journeys to Reduce Stigma:Create safe spaces for individuals and communities to share their experiences with TB, fostering empathy and understanding to break the silence and reduce stigma associated with the disease.
Build Capacity of Young Leaders: Empower youth champions and advocates with the necessary skills, knowledge, and tools to lead impactful TB elimination efforts at local, regional, and national levels.