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SAWA is a Swahili word meaning "equal". It sums up what we work for: a Tanzania where women and children are treated equally and live free from violence.

We are a Tanzanian non-governmental organization working to end violence against women and children. We run SAWA Clubs in schools, campaigns against gender-based violence, community outreach, and work with partners to promote and protect human rights.

Our office is in Dar es Salaam: 3rd Floor Tropical Center building Victoria nearby International Eye hospital - Dar es salaam, Tanzania.

SAWA Clubs for Safe Schools are student clubs where children learn their rights, practise speaking up safely and look out for each other, guided by trained mentors.

Send us a message using the contact form and choose "SAWA Club" as the topic. Our team will get in touch to talk about how a club could work at your school.

Clubs are open to students at the schools where they run. Mentors and teachers support each club.

Fill in the application on our Volunteer page. Pick the roles that interest you and tell us when you are available, and our team will be in touch.

No. We train our volunteers in child protection, rights and safe reporting. What matters most is that you care and can commit your time.

It depends on the role: club mentors give a few hours a week in term time, the events crew helps on event days, and outreach and skills roles are flexible or remote.

Yes. Volunteers who work with children agree to SAWA's child protection code of conduct and background checks. This keeps the children in our programmes safe.

If someone is in immediate danger, contact the police straight away; police stations have Gender and Children's Desks. Children can call the free national Child Helpline on 116. You can also reach our team and we will help connect you with support.

Yes. Only our team sees what you share. We pass information on only when you ask us to, when the law requires it, or when someone's safety is at risk.

You can donate by bank transfer to our CRDB Bank account. Our Donate page has the account details and lets you email us once you have paid, so we can confirm and thank you.

Yes. We work with schools, embassies, international organizations and local groups. Choose "Partnership" on the contact form and tell us what you have in mind.