Tanzania

Democracy in Tanzania took a positive step this past year, as political demonstrations remained peaceful. However, the country has endured prolonged and widespread dry spells over the past year as well. Many regions now suffer from water scarcity. Conversely, El Niño rainfalls have proven to be deadly and disastrous in the northern region of Manyara in central Tanzania. Inflation has also presented challenges to many vulnerable families in the country. Severe hunger plagues many vulnerable families, stemming from dry spells, pests, and diseases. Around 1 million people in Tanzania are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity. The effects of inflation have also hindered many farmers from a secure and profitable income. In response to these challenges, World Vision has dedicated resources to train and strengthen 18 disaster risk reduction committees to effectively prepare for and respond to various disasters. Communities are integrating an approach called Community-Owned Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (COVACA) to learn to mitigate disaster risks. We celebrate this project that is fully owned and driven by the community itself.