Category: Education
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Enhancing Education in Africa: Challenges, Initiatives, and the Path Forward
Author: Aspandyar Kalbek – Art in Tanzania intern – Educational programs Introduction Education is a fundamental human right and a critical social and economic development driver. In Africa, education is vital to unlocking the continent’s potential and addressing the challenges of poverty, inequality, and unemployment. Despite significant progress in recent years, many African countries still face…
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War in Africa: Effects on People, Economy, and Stability till 2023
By Maryanne Koima – Art in Tanzania intern Africa has experienced numerous wars and conflicts, some of which are still ongoing. These conflicts have significantly affected the affected countries’ people, economy, and stability. This blog post will explore the effects of war in Africa until 2023. One of the most significant effects of war in…
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Locusts Causing Food Emergency In East Africa
Art In Tanzania Intern Soohyun Won Environmental Advocacy Internship At the height of COVID-19 in 2020, swarms of desert locusts appeared in the “Horn of Africa” in Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia, causing a food crisis for the first time in decades. The number of locusts has increased too much, moving in droves, quickly eating crops, and…
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The Importance Of Mental Health And Well-Being In Africa
By Maryanne – Art in Tanzania intern Participant in Corporate Social Responsibility program with Art in Tanzania The importance of mental health and well-being cannot be overemphasized, especially in social and environmental issues. The environment’s state and our society can significantly affect our mental health and well-being. This blog will explore the link between mental health, social…
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Education in Tanzania
By Meryem Karma – Art in Tanzania intern Art in Tanzania Village Education Program Tanzania is a country in East Africa with over 60 million people. Like many countries in the region, it faces significant challenges in providing quality education to all. Education in Tanzania is an important issue that has received increased attention over…
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Is Green Hydrogen Africa’s Answer to the Climate Crisis?
Part 2 By Soohyun Won – Intern at Art in Tanzania “Africa could play a vital role in the future of climate change if aid is promised.” – William Ruto, President of Kenya. In response to the climate crisis, people worldwide have been paying attention to Africa as a continent that can provide clean energy…
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Climate Change Management in Africa
How is the international community prepared to assist Africa concerning climate change? By Zarina Abdussamedova, Intern at Art in Tanzania Climate Change Management in Africa is a part of the Art in Tanzania volunteering and internship programs. Climate change is significantly impacting Africa, leading to rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, increasing frequency of extreme weather…
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Human Rights in Africa: A General Overview
By: Macy Janine Pamaranglas – Art in Tanzania Intern Introduction The African Charter on Human and People’s Rights came into force on the 21st of October, 1986. It established a solid foundation and standards to promote and protect Africans’ human rights. According to Article 2 of the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights, “Every…
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LIGHTINING AND THUNDERSTORM
By Amon Samwel – Art in Tanzania internship Lightning is the brilliant electric spark discharge in the atmosphere occurring within a thunderstorm, between the clouds. The flashing of light produced by a discharge of atmospheric electricity and a flashing of light is the result of discharge of atmosphere electricity within a thunderstorm cloud way up…