Karimjee Jivanjee foundation partners with NGO to combat human trafficking
What you need to know:
- Reports have it that every year, thousands of men, women, and children are exploited and trafficked
Dar es Salaam. Karimjee Jivanjee Foundation (KJF) has entered a strategic partnership with WoteSawa, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) to empower child domestic workers and combat human trafficking.
Reports have it that every year, thousands of men, women, and children are exploited and trafficked.
Karimjee Jivanjee Foundation chairman Yusuf Karimjee said yesterday that the collaboration with WoteSawa aims to safeguard the rights and welfare of vulnerable children in Tanzania, with a particular focus on child domestic labor.
“Our partnership with WoteSawa signifies a collective commitment to addressing the plight of child domestic workers in Tanzania,” said Mr Karimjee in a statement availed to the media yesterday.
The collaboration, he explained, will amplify the impact of both organizations in their shared mission to protect vulnerable children and empower them to reclaim their rights and futures.
Through its philanthropic initiatives, Karimjee Jivanjee Foundation has long championed educational development and empowerment in Tanzania.
By partnering with WoteSawa, Mr Karimjee expounded, the foundation expands its scope to address the urgent issue of child domestic labor and human trafficking, extending its reach to those most in need of protection and support.
“WoteSawa’s unwavering dedication and achievements in protecting the rights of vulnerable children align closely with our foundation’s core values,” he asserted.
“We are honored to partner with WoteSawa in their vital mission to empower child domestic workers and combat human trafficking.
“Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of these children and create a brighter future for them.”
Karimjee Jivanjee Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Karimjee Group, committed to creating a bright future for young Tanzanians through education and empowerment.
WoteSawa’s founder and Chief Executive Officer Angela Benedicto expressed her excitement over the partnership with the Karimjee Jivanjee Foundation.
“This collaboration will significantly enhance our efforts to uplift child domestic workers, provide them with necessary support, and fight against the scourge of human trafficking,” she said.
“Together, we can create lasting change and build a society where every child is free from exploitation and has the opportunity to thrive.”
WoteSawa’s achievements speak volumes about its dedication and impact in the field, with the organization reported to have participated in the adoption of the Domestic Workers Convention, No. 189, in Geneva in 2011.
Founded in 2012 by Ms Benedicto, a survivor of child domestic labor, WoteSawa strives to create a righteous and responsible society where domestic workers enjoy decent work, free from human trafficking and child labor.
Going by the Trafficking in Persons Report published by the US’ department of State in July last year, Tanzania was assessed to have met the criteria for an upgrade to Tier 2.
This suggests that the government does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.
The report cited several advancements made by the Tanzanian government including investigating significantly more trafficking cases, convicting more traffickers, identifying more victims, and coordinating with local and international organizations to enhance training for government officials.
