http://www.wfp.org/feeds/Tanzania%2C%20United%20Republic%20of Country content en http://www.wfp.org/stories/food-helped-young-tanzanian-man-through-his-studies WFP has been providing food to Sanganigwa Street Childrens’ Home in Kigoma, northern Tanzania, for more than 10 years, giving homeless youth the chance to grow healthy and get an education. Preventing Hunger Tanzania, United Republic Of Local Africa Refugees and IDPs Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:26:47 +0000 Jenna Cattermole 343454 at http://www.wfp.org http://www.wfp.org/stories/wfp-and-vodacom-teaming-change-nutritional-practices-tanzania Vodacom Tanzania and WFP have embarked on a partnership that will use ‘mobile money’ to help food-insecure communities get better information about nutrition and health. Cash and Vouchers Tanzania, United Republic Of Local Africa Cash and Vouchers Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:26:37 +0000 Jenna Cattermole 326710 at http://www.wfp.org http://www.wfp.org/news/news-release/wfp-and-vodacom-use-mobile-technology-change-nutrition-practices-tanzania DAR ES SALAAM – Vodacom Tanzania and UN World Food Programme (WFP) today announced a partnership that will encourage vulnerable, food insecure communities in the Mtwara region of Tanzania to take advantage of nutrition and health education through a mobile money platform. Hunger in the news Journalists Tanzania, United Republic Of Africa Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:59:15 +0000 WFP 322664 at http://www.wfp.org http://www.wfp.org/photos/gallery/building-hunger-free-future-tanzania The villages of Buigiri, Chalinzi, and Manchali in the Chamwino district of Dodoma region suffer from irregular rainfall and recurring drought. In a region that depends on land for survival, climactic changes place a heavy burden on the poorest. WFP intervention under Food for Assets in this region focuses on building community assets that help farmers become resilient to shocks and improve their access to food. Tanzania, United Republic Of Local Food for Assets Tue, 02 Oct 2012 06:39:12 +0000 WFP 317380 at http://www.wfp.org http://www.wfp.org/stories/helping-farmers-build-future-tanzania In the shadow of Mount Meru in north-western Tanzania lies Patanumbe, a small village where water is scarce and farmers' livelihoods are dependent on irregular rainfall. In recent times, villagers have borne the brunt of changing weather patterns and prolonged droughts. Families struggle to put food on the table, sometimes resorting to the sale of livestock to get by. Food For Assets Tanzania, United Republic Of Local Africa Food for Assets Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:30:14 +0000 Seetashma Thapa 303704 at http://www.wfp.org http://www.wfp.org/stories/school-meals-opening-doors-education-tanzania In the drought-prone regions of Tanzania, a lack of food means children often don’t have the energy to attend school. WFP is assisting communities with school meals, helping students receive an education and families save much-needed income. School Meals Tanzania, United Republic Of Local Africa School Meals Thu, 23 Aug 2012 05:52:30 +0000 Jenna Cattermole 291024 at http://www.wfp.org http://www.wfp.org/stories/tanzania-wfp-and-national-food-reserve-agency-creating-new-opportunities-small-farmers WFP Tanzania and the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) signed an agreement in mid-August that will provide Tanzanian maize for WFP programmes throughout the region. Purchase for Progress Tanzania, United Republic Of Local Africa Purchase for Progress Fri, 17 Aug 2012 07:17:16 +0000 Jenna Cattermole 287899 at http://www.wfp.org http://www.wfp.org/stories/%E2%80%98these-canals-have-changed-our-lives%E2%80%99 The Manyara region of north-west Tanzania suffers from drought and a high level of food insecurity. WFP irrigation projects carried out under Food for Assets are helping the communities to build a more secure future. Food For Assets Tanzania, United Republic Of Local Africa Food for Assets Fri, 20 Jul 2012 05:05:59 +0000 Jenna Cattermole 281674 at http://www.wfp.org http://www.wfp.org/stories/tanzania WFP is working with communities in Tanzania's driest regions to rehabilitate degraded land through irrigation. These Food-for-Assets projects are helping farmers boost production and improve their food security. Food For Assets Tanzania, United Republic Of Local Africa Food for Assets Wed, 04 Jul 2012 06:14:54 +0000 Jenna Cattermole 271576 at http://www.wfp.org http://www.wfp.org/photos/gallery/wfp-tanzania-hosts-kurara-chibana-school-meals-visit Ms Kurara Chibana, Japanese model and an Celebrity Partner of WFP, paid a recent visit to Tanzania where she spent time in a WFP-supported school. Ms Chibana travelled to a school in Arusha in the north-west of the country and saw firsthand the effect of school meals on the lives of the students. Tanzania, United Republic Of Local School Meals Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:15:27 +0000 WFP 254198 at http://www.wfp.org