By Emmanuel Moyo
Pamoza Tingakwaniska, a local Non-Governmental Organization has underscored relevance of linking youth clubs with Chiefs in Karonga District saying it is key in helping to spread messages about Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) amongst youths in the District.
Project Officer for the organisation, Gomezgani Mhango revealed this during an interface meeting for Fiska Ulato project aimed at briefing chiefs on the project and linking them with youth clubs at Mwangulukulu in the District.
“When youth clubs are linked with traditional leaders, the clubs will have power and will be involved whenever communities have public gatherings to spread messages about sexual reproductive health to other youths in their communities,” she said.
Mhango has since expressed satisfaction with the response from chiefs saying they have showed willingness to help.
“We are impressed with their response because they are saying that they are willing to help in one way or another and they have assured us to act as a bridge between all concerned parties,” she said.
Mhango has since pointed out that when Chiefs are active and willing to work with the organisation, there will be great outcome and the project will be sustained well.
In a separate interview, Village Development Committee (VDC) chairperson in Mwangulukulu, Precious Mwakisulu expressed gladness with the coming of the project in the area.
“Here most of the youths seem not to know SRHR, so your coming is timely as it will enlighten them on rights concerning their sexual reproductive health,” he said.
On his part, Principal Group Village Head Mwangulukulu said the chiefs are happy with the coming of the project as it will tackle relevant issues.
“This organisation’s coming to our communities is very good and we are happy with it because you will be tackling serious issues that are happening here like early pregnancies and we hope that most of the youths will grasp the message about sexual reproductive health and make proper use of it,” he said.
Pamoza Tingakwaniska Youth Organisation is implementing Fiska Ulato Project with financial support from Bruekmann Foundation, Germany
