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Quality Care Stronger Communities
COMMUNITY-LED HEALTH
Communities Leading,
Sustaining and Thriving
in Health.
We work with communities to improve health, strengthen health systems and create sustainable change across Tanzania.
A SHARED PURPOSE. A COMMUNITY-LED APPROACH.
Rooted in Tanzania. Connected by health.
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ROOTED IN COMMUNITY
Improving Health Through Community Leadership
Ustawi Global Health Initiative is a Tanzanian non-governmental, non-profit, non-partisan and independent health organization. We put communities at the centre of lasting change.
Community-led
Evidence-based
Inclusive
Sustainable
OUR FOCUS AREAS
Better health. Lasting change.
Seven connected areas of work. One shared purpose: healthier, more resilient communities.
01
Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health
Supporting healthier lives at every stage, from pregnancy and birth through childhood and adolescence.
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02
HIV Prevention, Care, Treatment and Client Retention
Community-led prevention, access to care and sustained support for people living with HIV.
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03
Cancer Prevention, Screening and Non-Communicable Diseases
Building awareness and strengthening access to prevention, early detection and continuing care.
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04
Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights and Empowerment
Supporting young people with knowledge, choice and opportunities to lead.
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05
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Promoting mental well-being, reducing stigma and supporting compassionate community care.
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06
Nutrition, Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Environmental Health
Connecting healthy nutrition and safe environments with healthier communities.
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07
Health Systems Strengthening, Capacity Building and Research
Strengthening people, systems and evidence for equitable, sustainable health services.
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A shared commitment to health.
Our approach brings communities, health systems and young people together to create sustainable change.
WHERE WE WORK
Local roots. A shared future.
We believe sustainable health begins with listening to the people who know their communities best. Explore the communities and operating areas that shape our work.
Tanzania
Ruvuma
Namtumbo
BE PART OF THE CHANGE
A healthier future starts with all of us.
Bring your time, expertise or partnership. Together, we can support community-led change.