This news article, from the Guardian Tanzania, notes how the government of Tanzania has initiated a nationwide programme to support children living and working on the streets, marking a significant step towards protecting vulnerable groups and fostering inclusive development.
The new initiative aims to provide comprehensive support to help such children find a safe and productive path forward. The programme, officially known as the initiative to support Children in Street Situations (CiSS), was formally launched in Dar es Salaam by the Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, Dorothy Gwajima.
Gwajima stated: "The government is committed to ensuring that no child is left behind. Every child, regardless of background or circumstance, deserves protection, care and the opportunity to reach their full potential."
She highlighted that children living and working on the streets are among the most at-risk populations in Tanzania, facing daily threats to their safety, health and education.
The CiSS programme is designed to complement existing government efforts to rescue and reintegrate street-connected children into safe environments.