Over 200 Tanzanian Youth Participate in Peace and Safety Program Organized by IPYG and Local Community

 

 

On April 25, the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) conducted an integrated peace and safety program for local youth in Mwenge, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Held under the theme “Educating Peace and Securing Safety: Article 10 of the DPCW,” the event was organized to promote a culture of peace as outlined in Article 10 of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) while strengthening youth awareness of peace and enhancing community safety capacity.

 

 

The program began with plogging that brought together more than 200 youth volunteers and local residents. Participants collected litter and cleaned public areas around the Mwenge Junction and New Mwenge Bus Terminal, contributing to environmental improvement efforts and encouraging active civic participation in community development.

 

 

Following the plog-walking, a public awareness campaign titled “Educating Peace and Securing Safety: Article 10 of the DPCW (Spreading a Culture of Peace)” was held. Combining peace education with practical safety training, the campaign was designed to encourage youth to take an active role in maintaining safety and public order within their communities.

As part of the program, Dingonet, a non-governmental organization specializing in disaster management, provided hands-on training on fire extinguisher operation and emergency response procedures. Participants learned how to respond during the initial stages of a fire and practiced essential safety measures, strengthening their capacity to address emergency situations in everyday life.

 

 

The program was implemented through collaboration with various organizations, including Juhudi Mwenge Group, GPOTC, British School, Kilimanjaro Institute, Kinondoni Municipal Council, World Environmental Organization, No Limit Foundation, the University of Dar es Salaam, Dingonet, Tanzanian youth organizations, and Sisi Tanzania. Participating institutions supported participant mobilization and on-site operations, demonstrating the value of multi-stakeholder cooperation in community-based peacebuilding initiatives. Coca-Cola also contributed by providing beverages for participants.

An IPYG representative stated, “Our focus is on empowering youth to practice peace and safety in their daily lives. We plan to expand these initiatives through continued collaboration with local partners.”