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Disability Relief Services Tanzania (DRST) is implementing a comprehensive Capacity-Building program in the Kasulu district, focused on enhancing WASH practices, Constructing Inclusive Sanitation facilities, establishing menstrual hygiene management rooms, and collaborating with UN-HABITAT through the United Nations Kigoma Joint Programme (UN KJP).

Training Workshops: Organize workshops and training sessions for members of Community-Based Water and Sanitation Organizations (CBWSOs) and local community members. These workshops can cover topics such as water management, sanitation practices, hygiene promotion, and disability-inclusive approaches. Skill Development Programs: Offer…

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Taking Initiatives to Combat Animal Welfare

Activities aimed at combatting animal welfare issues encompass a diverse range of initiatives: Legislative Advocacy: Engaging in lobbying efforts to enact and enforce laws that protect animals from cruelty and exploitation. This involves working with policymakers to strengthen animal welfare…

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Pigs’ Prosperity: Elevating Animal Welfare in Kasulu through Enhanced Veterinary Services and Infrastructure Development

Disability Relief Services Tanzania (DRST) is committed to elevating animal welfare standards, particularly focusing on enhancing the health and living conditions of pigs. To achieve this goal, DRST has undertaken targeted initiatives to ensure the accessibility of veterinary services and…

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Enhance Aquafarm: Empowering Communities through Sustainable Fish Farming for Food Security and Economic Growth

DRST’s research highlights the positive impact of fish farming on food security and nutrition by increasing fish availability. When implemented correctly, fish farming boosts food production, drives economic growth in coastal and rural areas, and promotes clean waterways. Ponds used…

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Research Centre

Disability Relief Services -Tanzania is dedicated to generating a body of knowledge about disability issues that helps to improve the lives of people with disabilities, their families and their communities. A vital part of our work is partnering and collaborating…

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CFLI

Disability Relief Services Tanzania launched a project on September 5, 2023, in Kasulu District to promote girls and women’s platforms, inclusive of PSN, to foster peace, reduce gender-based violence, and empower them in evidence-based advocacy, holding government and humanitarian actors…

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Protection of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Project

Nyarugusu, Nduta and Mtendeli refugee camps in Kigoma region. DRS-TANZANIA introduced the project to MOHA, UNHCR, Partners (IRC, Help-Age, Plan International, UNFPA, UNICEF, UNHABITAT, Save the Children, WILAC, IOM, Medical teams International (MTI), Jesuit Refugees Services (JRS) and PSEA Network…

Economic, Projects

Bridging Partnerships for Refugee Repatriation: DRST at the 24th Tripartite Commission Meeting

In a significant step towards addressing refugee issues and fostering collaborative efforts, Disability Relief Services Tanzania (DRST) was honored to participate in the signing ceremony of the Joint Communique arising from the 24th Tripartite Commission Meeting on Voluntary Repatriation to…

Emmanuel Ryoba
09/08/2023

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DRST Conducts Training on Rural Economic Empowerment (TREE) Program

DRST is excited to announce the successful completion of the Training on Rural Economic Empowerment (TREE) program within Kasulu district. This initiative was meticulously tailored to cater to the specific needs of women, youth, and individuals with disabilities in the…

Projects, Youth Right

Kasulu Youth Hub’s Tree-Planting Initiative: Fostering Environmental Conservation and Education

Kasulu Youth Hub recently launched a tree-planting initiative at Makingi Primary School, demonstrating their dedication to sustaining tree planting in public areas and educating youth on environmental conservation and the fight against climate change. This initiative aligns with their commitment…