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C-Sema Team
Oct 28, 20242 min read
What happens when your 1 year old stops breastfeeding?
Mwanaidi's one-year-old child had suddenly refused to breastfeed, leaving her worried and unsure of what to do next.
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C-Sema Team
Oct 25, 20242 min read
Ibrahim calls the helpline with a math problem.
Ibrahim, a 15-year-old Standard 5 student called the Helpline, grappling with persistent difficulties in his mathematics studies.
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C-Sema Team
Oct 16, 20245 min read
How we celebrated this year’s International Day of the Girl Child.
The journey leading to this year’s International Day of the Girl Child was filled with excitement, reflection, and the undeniable spirit...
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C-Sema Team
Oct 15, 20242 min read
BRAC International grants team visits the helpline
This morning, we were honoured to welcome a grant's team from BRAC International, represented by Ms. Kalunde Simba , Grants Manager -...
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C-Sema Team
Oct 15, 20242 min read
Can a HIV positive mother breastfeed?
Amani shared that his wife, who is living with HIV, has been breastfeeding their one-month-old baby, who remains HIV-negative.
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Sep 9, 20242 min read
A 13-year old’s bravery got the community to stand up against abuse.
For the 116 Child Helpline, each call further confirms to us that children can be brave enough to speak out against injustice.
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C-Sema Team
Jul 18, 20242 min read
Overcoming bullying – Tunu's story.
Born with only four fingers on each hand, Tunu had faced relentless bullying at school because of her difference.
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C-Sema Team
Jun 22, 20231 min read
#116Stories: Gentle Parenting does not mean being a ‘soft’ parent
Contrary to popular belief, Gentle Parenting does not mean being a ‘soft’ parent or being permissive and allowing your children to do...
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C-Sema Team
Jun 6, 20231 min read
Maria Apata Msaada
Mwezi uliopita, Maria binti wa miaka 11 alimweleza mwalimu wake (Mwalimu Joshua) kuwa baba yake amembaka. Japo Mwalimu Joshua alishtushwa...
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C-Sema Team
May 10, 20231 min read
#116Stories: Maria Apata Msaada
Mwezi uliopita, Maria binti wa miaka 11 alimweleza mwalimu wake (Mwalimu Joshua) kuwa baba yake amembaka. Japo Mwalimu Joshua alishtushwa...
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C-Sema Team
May 2, 20231 min read
#116Stories: Adhabu kali za viboko haziwajengi watoto wetu!
Mwezi uliopita, Amani (sio jina lake halisi) mtoto wa miaka 11, alipiga simu 116 akiitaji msaada juu ya adhabu kali ya viboko wanazopewa...
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C-Sema Team
Jan 21, 20231 min read
#116Stories: Kumpiga mtoto sio kumuadabisha!
Hivi juzi Kati, tulipokea simu kutoka kwa mama mmoja aliyetaka ushauri juu ya tabia ya mme wake kumpiga mtoto wao Ana mwenye umri wa...
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C-Sema Team
Aug 10, 20221 min read
#116Stories: Vyakula vya ziada kwa kumpa mtoto wa miezi tisa.
Mnamo tarehe 31 Desemba, baba Adam alitupigia simu akitafuta ushauri juu ya vyakula gani amlishe mtoto wake wa miezi 9. Alitueleza kuwa,...
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C-Sema Team
Jun 15, 20221 min read
#116Stories: Being informed on Cross-cutting issues is crucial for all youths.
17-year-old Irene (not her real name) called the Helpline seeking advice on how she could prevent herself from contracting HIV/AIDS. The...
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C-Sema Team
Mar 10, 20221 min read
#116Stories: Is 'spotting' during pregnancy normal?
Adam (not his real name) called the helpline concerned about his pregnant wife who was experiencing light bleeding or ‘spotting’. He told...
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C-Sema Team
Dec 29, 20212 min read
#116Stories: End Gender-Based Violence against children!
As we commence with the campaigns for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, let's dive into a story of a young survivor...
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C-Sema Team
Sep 23, 20211 min read
#116Stories: Children should not live in fear of being beaten at school
A devastated mother called the helpline to report a teacher at the school where her son studies. She relayed to us that the teacher in...
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C-Sema Team
Sep 23, 20212 min read
#116Stories: Justice must be served to all perpetrators of child abuse at all costs.
A neighbor called the helpline to clarify whether the decision reached by the VEO concerning her neighbor's son was final. 12-year-old...
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C-Sema Team
Sep 16, 20212 min read
#116Stories: There's no excuse for a child to suffer any kind of abuse!
We received a call from a concerned mother reporting her husband who had repeatedly physically assaulted their 15-year-old daughter Rosa...
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C-Sema Team
Aug 21, 20211 min read
#116Stories: Parents need help adjusting too.
A mother called the helpline seeking advice after her 17-year-old daughter Beatrice became Pregnant. She was in form two at the time. The...
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