Our work
Promoting Decent Work for Domestic Workers
Combating Human Trafficking
Ending Child Labour
Promoting Decent Work for Domestic Workers
Tanzanian domestic workers are subjected to a wide range of abuse and exploitation, including long working hours, extremely low pay or no pay at all, working without written employment contracts and being denied access to their basic rights such as maternal protection, education and development, social inclusion and decision-making opportunities, and other conditions that make the profession exploitative.
In promoting decent work for Domestic Workers in Tanzania, WoteSawa addresses and mitigates poor working conditions in domestic work in order to raise employment standards and ensure a fair deal for domestic workers.
Combating Human Trafficking
It is hard to draw clear lines of demarcation between recruitment process into domestic employment and human trafficking. In the circumstances, WoteSawa combats human trafficking in Tanzania through preventive, protective and responsive interventions.
Ending Child Labour
Most of the children in Tanzania are engaged in the worst forms of child labour, including domestic work, mining and quarrying. According to the Tanzanian legal perspective, child labour include employing a child under 14 years of age or engaging a child below 18 years of age in an employment considered hazardous.
WoteSawa has been fighting against child labour in order to ensure that children enjoy their basic rights.
Our Interventions
Economic Empowerment
WoteSawa empowers domestic workers by providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge to improve their lives. This includes vocational training to enhance their employability, financial literacy to manage their finances effectively, and legal education to understand their rights and advocate for fair treatment.
Support Services
The organization offers a range of support services to victims of trafficking, child labour and exploitation at domestic work. This includes safehouses in Mwanza, Kagera, and Kigoma, where survivors can receive shelter, food, medical care,psychological,counseling,skills development and legal assistance. Additionally, WoteSawa facilitates family tracing and reintegration, helping survivors reconnect with their loved ones and rebuild their lives.
Educational Support
WoteSawa recognizes the importance of education in breaking the cycle of poverty and exploitation. The organization provides scholarships and scholastic materials to vulnerable children, ensuring that they have access to quality education and can pursue their dreams.
Advocacy and Awareness
WoteSawa actively engages in advocacy and awareness-raising activities to promote social change. This includes conducting community dialogues, organizing school clubs, parenting groups, and youth groups to educate people about their rights and responsibilities. The organization also utilizes social media campaigns to reach a wider audience and raise awareness about the issues of child labor and human trafficking.
Mental and Sexual Reproductive Health Education
WoteSawa recognizes this vulnerability and prioritizes their mental and physical well-being.The organization offers counseling services to survivors of trauma, helping them to heal and recover from the psychological and emotional impact of their experiences. Additionally, WoteSawa provides comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education. This empowers individuals, particularly young girls, to make informed decisions about their bodies and lives. By understanding their rights, accessing essential healthcare services, and they can protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancies.