Awareness Interventions for SGBV: Elimika na Mwajuma

Elimika na Mwajuma is OVAH’s flagship awareness intervention using animation and storytelling to address sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) among adolescents and young people. Through school-based screenings and facilitated discussions, the program tackles critical issues including consent, sexual harassment, rape culture, and victim-blaming. The initiative has reached thousands of students across Tanzania, fostering open dialogue, increasing awareness of reporting mechanisms, and contributing to shifts in attitudes and behaviors toward gender equality.

Key Objectives

• Shift mindsets and behaviors toward gender equality
• Foster open dialogue in schools
• Increase awareness of reporting mechanisms
• Address consent, harassment, and rape culture

Impact & Outcomes

Has reached thousands of students across Tanzania, sparking conversations and contributing to attitude shifts.