Mental health is a rarely discussed topic in Tanzania. Many of us struggle with mental health challenges but do not have a safe space to vent our innermost sufferings, increasing the burden one endures alone, most of the time leading to depression. TEWWY has adapted an evidence-based and community led psychosocial interventions to lessen theContinue reading “PROVIDING SAFE-SPACES FOR COMMUNITIES TO ALLEVIATE MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES & STRENGTHEN SOCIAL SUPPORTS”
Author Archives: Wisdom&Wellness
THE TONGUE IS THE ORNAMENT OF THE LIPS
Mary KinguWisdom&Wellness Counselor Ukwamani, Dar-es-Salaam We as a community must be aware of the words that we cross our lips in communicating with each other. As words can have a negative or positive impact in family, community and various constitutions.
A SINKING MAN STRUGGLES HARD TO STAY AFLOAT
Christina MandeWisdom&Wellness Counselor Kizinga, Dar-es-Salaam Instead of making excuses upon failing to make your goals, examine the root cause of the derailment and address it head-on to get to the core of the problem to have hope to solve it.
THERE IS NO SWORD WITHOUT END
Grace MshangaWisdom&Wellness Supervisor Temeke & Ubungo, Dar-es-Salaam For newly married couples, no matter how big and how long the conflict may be and take, you still have to forgive each other to live remain in peace and harmony.
A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE
Sakina BushiriWisdom&Wellness Counselor Mangaya, Dar-es-Salaam Rectify or mend something soon as it starts to get damaged otherwise you may not be able to do that or you might have to use more energy.
DON’T SHUT THE DOORS TO YOUR HOME
Alfreda GeorgeWisdom&Wellness Counselor Tuamoyo, Dar-es-Salaam Extend the field and change your cooking pot when the family expands. Swahili Wisdom For newly married couple, welcoming extended family members from your spouse into your home brings blessings.
STRESS REGULATION … What Works for You?
Neema TembeleCo-founder & Chief Operations Officer TEWWY You know that feeling…? the feeling of your insides turning, like blood is boiling as it rushes to your extremities? Chest feels like it is physically crushing the heart beneath it, vision is blurry, forehead weighing you down, an additional 10lbs. The physical experience my body is goingContinue reading “STRESS REGULATION … What Works for You?”
UNITY IS BETTER THAN ISOLATION
Carolina SwaiWisdoms&Wellness Supervisor Kigamboni, Kinondoni & Ubungo, Dar-es-Salaam People, the youth especially, are encouraged to unite and work together while discouraged to work in isolation, a situation which leads to losing rather than gaining.
A BIRD IN HAND IS WORTH TEN IN THE BUSH
Rustica TembeleFounder & CEO – TEWWY One should appreciate and value what he/she has no matter how small it is, because that is what belongs to her/him, it is rightfully hers/his and it is worth all that you do not have. What you do not have is worthless and meaningless/useless for you because it isContinue reading “A BIRD IN HAND IS WORTH TEN IN THE BUSH”
LONG ROUTE LEADS TO LONG LIFE
Caroline SwaiWisdom&Wellness Supervisor Kigamboni, Kinondoni & Ubungo, Dar-es-Salaam This is a caution from alders to everyone, especially the youth – to remind us all that shortcuts are dangerous. Therefore, we should be extra careful before we decide, otherwise we will end up the losers.
