Tawia members on Valentine event
Tawia members together with their children
For the first time in Tanzania, through
TAWIA, widows gathering /enjoying together with their children on valentine day .
TANZANIA WIDOWS ASSOCIATION - TAWIA
is an non – Governmental and non- profit making organization, registered under
the laws of Tanzania, with the registration number 19708, under the societies
act (Cap. 337 R.E. 2002)
Tawia
dedicated to the Men and Women who have lost a
spouse or significant other, and children who have lost a parent.
Our Motto:
Bringing hope to the widows & their children
Our goal is to assist Men, Women, and children who
are walking the unwelcome path of a devastating loss of a spouse, significant
other or parent by providing educational, emotional, spiritual, physical and
financial resources needed to move forward.
OUR STRATEGIC
PLANNING
- To provide educational
support programmes for children of widows.
- To provide counseling and
support centers.
- To sources for funds and
mobilize resources for the organization.
- To lend support to and
cooperate with local, national and international organization with similar
purpose
DONATIONS
Giving That Gives Back
TAWIA works hard to serve our very special
community. Being there for widows is especially important since many social
service agencies, hospitals and hospice groups that might offer support are
experiencing budget cutbacks. TAWIA helps women rebuild their lives for as long
as they need us. For those reasons, we’re working harder than ever to raise the
funding to back our programs and services, pursuing public and private grants
and charitable foundation support. In addition, in the same way that the TAWIA
looks to its own for emotional support, we also look to those among us who can
help us financially so we can continue to fulfil our mission. For example, we
actively seek corporate sponsorship and the generosity of individuals.
When a woman becomes a widow in Africa there
is usually no money for living purposes let alone educating their children. As
a result children are quite often forced to work either in the streets or in
factories. Sending a child to school is a cost a
widow can’t afford as they need a uniform, exercise books, etc.
Therefore, we have helped finding support to
educate children and here is an update on the numbers.
Before I provide any figures I just want to advise that when our supporters
help us to send a child to school we make a 5 year commitment. This means there
is a guarantee in place that the education they receive is long lasting rather
than stopping and starting which isn’t particularly helpful.
If you want to get involved in helping to
educate a child please, contact with us
HOW TO
CONTACT US
Do you
have any questions, comments, or enquiries? Direct general questions,
comments
or to contribute?
P.O.BOX 33476
DAR ES SALAAM
E-mail: widowstz@gmail.com
MOB:
+255716214680 – Chairperson
+255754818767 – General Secretary
Bank Account:
CRDB BANK
Kijitonyama Branch
Ac no. 0150259153300