What We Do

Mwangaza works in 10 secondary schools across five school districts in Tanzania. Each school operates a Peace Club, where students learn approaches to non-violence, including growth mindset, empathy, and nonviolent communication. Mwangaza works hand-in-hand with teachers and students to equip them with the knowledge and resources they need to spread peace in their schools and communities.

Peace Clubs

Each school has a Peace Club where students learn about non-violence. Peace Clubs meet weekly. Students learn together through role play and interactive activities, using real-life examples to help foster a practical understanding of non-violence. Students learn to apply the principles of non-violence to key areas of their lives including standing up for their rights and the rights of others and advocating for environmental protection in their communities.

Peace Clubs are led by volunteer teacher Coordinators. Each school has three Peace Club Coordinators. Mwangaza offers regular training and continued support to Coordinators.

Peace Summits

Four times per year, students join together with other schools to attend Peace Summits. At these Summits, they share song, dance, poetry, skits, and other performances to demonstrate what they have learned in their Peace Clubs.

Teacher Training

All school staff members, from teachers to headmasters to cooks, are trained in non-violent principles. School staff are trained to counsel students with empathy and nonviolent communication. They are also trained to seek alternative forms of punishment and end the use of corporal punishment.

Parent Training

Mwangaza and Peace Club Coordinators host Parent Trainings. This allows parents to learn about non-violence so that students can practice at home as well as school.