Overview
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has been active in Tanzania since 1975, focusing on sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, and youth empowerment. Their mission is to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.
Key Areas of Focus:
- Family Planning: UNFPA works to increase access to modern contraceptives, aiming to benefit 20 million women annually.
- Maternal Health: The organization strives to reduce maternal mortality by providing comprehensive maternal health services.
- Gender-Based Violence: UNFPA is committed to ending violence against women, including female genital mutilation, child marriage, and teenage pregnancies.
- Adolescents and Young People: The agency focuses on empowering youth through comprehensive sexuality education and promoting youth leadership and participation.
- Population Data for Development: UNFPA invests in strengthening national capacities to produce and apply demographic data for development.