Voice of Young Girls and Women (VYGW) is a Non-Governmental Organization established by and it works directly with Young Girls and Females at High Risk through engagement on matters that affect their life with common voice in creating strong community in fighting against HIV/AIDS, safer sexual practices, legal assistance for sexual violence and entrepreneurship skills as well as psychological support in protecting human rights. The organization is strengthened by committed members to promote, support and advocate for basic rights and for the welfare of Young Girls and Females at High Risk in Tanzania.
We effect change through multiple responses, training and skills programs to build capacity; generate evidence to influence policy and challenge practices that undermine health, human dignity and sexual rights. Also, VYGW Connects Young Girls and Females at High Risk in responding to the urgent needs of their communities in relation to rights-based approaches to both economic empowerment and the disproportionate levels of violence experienced by them.
VYGW’s vision is having a community where all Young Girls and Females at High Risk can enjoy their health and human rights, and confidently undertake their work in a safe environment; thus, a community in which they are able to attain and enjoy the highest level of physical, mental, sexual and social well-being, irrespective of their age, culture, religion or socio-economic status.
VYGW’s mission is to support and empower Young Girls and Females at High Risk to make informed selections concerning their sexuality in eliminating gender-based violence to promote access to essential services including legal services, sexual reproductive health services and human rights.
Our actions are consistent with our mission. We are honest and transparent in what we do and say, and accept responsibility for our collective and individual actions.
Voice of Young Girls and Women and its policies should aim to be for the benefit of all members regardless of culture, age, religion, social or economic status/class and race. We are accountable to our members for our actions, use of funds, and for fulfilling any of our legal obligations.
Voice of Young Girls and Women is based on the mutual respect, honesty and integrity of its members, as well as on the assurance of confidentiality.
We constantly challenge ourselves to the highest levels of learning and performance to achieve greater impact.
Our impacts are amplified because every story shared on our website has the potential to inspire change. This personal connection motivate individuals to engage further, whether through sharing their own stories, participating in dialogues, or supporting causes highlighted on the site. In this way, our impacts through stories become a catalyst for community building, encouraging visitors to see themselves as an integral part of a larger narrative.
Voice of Young Girls and Women (VYGW)
P. O. Box 76085,
Kinondoni-Kambangwa Street,
Dar es Salaam (HQ)
Tel: +255 718 698 032
E-mail: vygw@vygw.or.tz
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