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Save the Date! First Announcement of East African Regional Safe Community Conference 19-21 November 2014

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Dear Colleagues and Safety Practitioners, The PeerCorps Trust Fund of Tanzania in partnership with the East African Network for Safe Communities and the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Community Safety Promotion, announces the First East African Regional Safe Communities Continue reading Save the Date! First Announcement of East African Regional Safe Community Conference 19-21 November 2014→

New PeerCorps study sheds light on bullying among youth in Tanzania – PeerCorps-CIPCS

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Bullying is defined as the use of force, threat, coercion or abuse done repeatedly and over time to impose domination over others. Its increasing frequency among young people has become an important issue of concern worldwide. However, very little is Continue reading New PeerCorps study sheds light on bullying among youth in Tanzania – PeerCorps-CIPCS→

Nzega Injury Project attracts attention at Boston University conference

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On August 28, 2013 PeerCorps Intern Alyssa Bechtold presented the preliminary findings from the Nzega Injury Surveillance Project. The presentation was delivered to the staff and graduate students at Boston University’s School of Public Health. The meeting was a platform Continue reading Nzega Injury Project attracts attention at Boston University conference→

PeerCorps led global study examines bullying differences among low- and middle-income countries – PeerCorps-CIPCS

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The PeerCorps Trust Fund led a recent study published in the journal Social Sciences which examined the determinants of bullying victimization among teens in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Bullying affects young people worldwide as a form of interpersonal violence, Continue reading PeerCorps led global study examines bullying differences among low- and middle-income countries – PeerCorps-CIPCS→

Microfinance to epidemiology – Why did you decide to pursue an internship with PeerCorps? – Luke LaCava

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Having studied mathematics and finance at McGill University, I was interested using these skills in the area of international development.  Naturally, this led me to a job in microfinance.  I was given the opportunity to work for the Small Enterprise Continue reading Microfinance to epidemiology – Why did you decide to pursue an internship with PeerCorps? – Luke LaCava→

Useful tips on packing for and travelling in Tanzania By: Laura Davis, Intern – Nzega Injury Surveillance Project – PeerCorps-CIPCS

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My experience in Tanzania was fantastic. However, when it comes to packing and getting my act together I can often be a bit rash. There were many things I did not bring which I wish I had; there is such Continue reading Useful tips on packing for and travelling in Tanzania By: Laura Davis, Intern – Nzega Injury Surveillance Project – PeerCorps-CIPCS→

Health Policy in Tanzania: a talk by Hon. Dr. Hamisi Kigwangalla – Nzega Injury Surveillance Project – PeerCorps-CIPCS

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Having an opportunity to attend one of the many talks delivered by Dr. Hamisi Kigwangalla, who is a Member of the Tanzanian Parliament and Executive Director of PeerCorps, is usually a memorable experience. This year was no exception. As part Continue reading Health Policy in Tanzania: a talk by Hon. Dr. Hamisi Kigwangalla – Nzega Injury Surveillance Project – PeerCorps-CIPCS→