UWAWAYAKI

Uwawayaki Women’s Group
Organization for Women’s Empowerment


General Information
Mission and Needs of the Partner Program
UWAWAYAKI is a group of widows, people who are living with HIV/AIDS and orphans in Kilimanjaro. The group has 38 members. It was found in 2002 and registered in 2005. It is located in Moshi municipality in Majengo Ward, in the village of Mji Mpya. Members meet once per month (on the 3rd week of a month).
Its aim is to help the widows fight against the HIV/AIDS and other related secondary infections, to fight against stigma, to educate community on HIV/AIDS and its effect, and finally to educate youth on the impact of use of drugs and strong alcohol.

There is also a nursery school and secondary school. The nursery school has approximate 50 kids from 3-6 years of age and pay 1000 per month as a school fee. The secondary school has approximately 200 kids from 14-18 years of age and pay 5000 per month as a school fee. The fee is used to pay the teachers and buy the porridge for the kids, but not all the kids can afford to pay it.

Volunteer Activities / Duties
• Support women in their pursuit for healthy and sustainable livelihoods.
• Engage in discussion and exchange ideas on issues such as family health, women’s rights, access to resources, income generation, etc.
• Collaborate and support the women on ongoing projects.
• Teach conversational English and pronounciation.
• Be a positive role model.
• Advertising their group making/designing brochures, website, business cards
• Sharing fundraising skills and participating in fundraising
• Teaching kids (nursery school and secondary school)
• Participate in outreach activities (Home visits to the sick)
• Participate in counseling


Goals for the Volunteer from the Partner Program
Long-Term
Uwawayaki hopes to continue supporting the members of the group and explore fundraising opportunities with the additional assistance of volunteers.

Short-Term
Volunteers are expected to be flexible and help out with a variety of activities, often changing from day to day. Support in the schools, with home-visits and fundraising efforts will be primary responsibilities of volunteers. Helping women with time-management skills to encourage them to attend regular meetings is also important.


Useful Supplies
• The Home-Base has a resource library from which you can borrow supplies (i.e. crayons, paints, paper, glue).
• As people will be interested in learning about you and your life, please bring “Show and Tell” items. For example, photos of your family and things representative of your culture and heritage (i.e. postcards, picture books, recipes and other personal items).
• Please begin brainstorming ideas for activities at your placement.

* If you are not sure what materials or supplies are appropriate to bring, please review CCS’ Gift Giving & Donations Policy (located in your Participant Handbook), or speak with your Program Manager.


Work Attire / Dress Code
• Long skirts that go below the knee.
• Short sleeves or polo, knitted-type shirts (No tank tops, low cut or revealing tops).
• Close-toed shoes like tennis shoes or sturdy sandals (No flip flops).
• Clean clothing without stains, tears, or that drag on the ground.
• Hair should be tied back and out of your face; jewelry should be left at home.
• Please be sure that all tattoos are covered.


Other Notes
• Please refrain from smoking while working at this placement or around its premise.
• Additional volunteer hours are available at this placement during the afternoons. Please speak with in-country staff if you are interested.


Partner Program Staff
Name Position
Mama Mary General Supervisor
Mama Lyaruu Coordinator



Things to Remember
• Keep a positive, open-mind.
• Maintain a sense of humor.
• Be patient, flexible, friendly and respectful.
• Try to observe the routine as much as possible and refrain from taking pictures during your first week.
• Take initiative—Plan activities in advance and communicate your ideas or questions to the in-country staff.
• Remember the CCS Vision, Mission, and Values (located in your Participant Handbook and our website).