Introduction | Background
DARE is a young-women led NGO advocating for the health and wellbeing of adolescents, youth, girls and women based in Tanzania. We catalyse action by bringing together diverse voices and interests to drive progress for equitable access to universal health services, with a particular focus on sexual and reproductive health and and ending the HIV epidemic.
DARE focuses on community centered solutions. We leverage local, regional and global platforms to bring the best ideas forward, highlighting what works, and call for action. We believe the health, and wellbeing of adolescents, young people, girls and women is everyone’s responsibility.
Vision Statement
A Community where Everyone is Afforded Standard Health Equity.
Mission Statement
Promoting Community Engagement, Ownership and Coordination in Designing the Best Holistic Approaches to Improve Access to Existing and Innovative Health Services.
Our Values
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Take Initiative
Encouraging youth to be self-driven for positive change in our community.
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Teamwork
Meaningful participatory engagement for all, regardless of our differences, towards achieving organizational goals.
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Transparency & Accountability
DARE seeks to mentor a vibrant group of youth leaders, who are honest, transparent and accountable.
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Evidence Driven
Fueling evidence based practice through research, data driven advocacy and storytelling.
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Altruism
We serve with empathy, uplifting others to grow together and impact our community.
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Have Fun
We believe in creativity and edutainment as influential tools for youth. The more fun, the easier it is to engage our entire community. Young people just want to have fun!
