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A European passport, an open world. An African passport, a wall of borders. There is a profound injustice in the world of visas and freedom of movement. While a European citizen can visit the vast majority of countries around the world with extreme ease, the same does not apply to those born with an African passport. The passport thus becomes …
What it is and why it’s so importantCobalt is a silvery-grey metal found in the Earth’s crust in small quantities, almost always combined with other minerals such as copper and nickel. It is the key component of lithium-ion batteries, which power smartphones, laptops, tablets, and electric cars. Without cobalt, the battery overheats, becomes unstable, and doesn’t last long. In 2023, global …
Tanzania’s Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology recently presented an ambitious program to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies across all levels of the school system, from primary school to university. The Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Carolyne Nombo, outlined the plan during a workshop with key education sector stakeholders held in Dar es Salaam, emphasizing that digital transformation is now a …
Behind the scenes of international cooperation: when the local partner remains in the shadowsFor almost ten years, the keyword in international cooperation has been “localization”: giving more space, resources, and voice to local actors seems to have become a widely shared principle. Yet, a vast gap remains between statements of intent and reality on the ground. Often, the local partner—who …
Genetic experiments without true consentA heated debate has erupted in Burkina Faso after it was discovered that the Target Malaria project, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, had begun releasing genetically modified mosquitoes without fully informing local communities. …
The renovations of several important locations have been completed: the offices at our Chigongwe headquarters and the male dormitory at the Dodoma center, called Shukurani, have been completely refurbished. Significant work was also carried out at the Drop-in Centre in Dodoma: all doors and windows have been replaced and the entire electrical system was redone. These improvements were made possible thanks …
Thanks to funding from the Otto per Mille of the Waldensian Church, we were able to continue for another year one of the most important activities we have always carried out at KISEDET for the most vulnerable children and adolescents. Through the WISE project— “Wellbeing and Integration for Street Empowered Children”—we provided assistance to minors living and working on the streets, …
An update on the foster homes, the SCU project, and other news from Tanzania. KISEDET continues its work through various projects, and 2025 promises to be a significant year filled with activities, new initiatives, and improvements to the infrastructure of our foster homes. At Chigongwe, renovation work on the offices has begun. The first small house, originally built thanks to …
The concept of citizenship is undoubtedly a topic of debate that leaves very few indifferent. The importance of identifying with a nationality is a right for everyone. For some, identifying with a nation is taken for granted, while for others, it is complex. Humans, as social beings, find value in perceiving themselves as part of a group and a community, …