| Reporting Organization: | Amref Health Africa in Canada |
|---|---|
| Total Budget ($CAD): | $ 11,750,000 |
| Timeframe: | December 20, 2023 - April 2, 2029 |
| Status: | Actif |
| Contact Information: |
Manjulla Alles [email protected] |
| Tanzania, United Republic of - $ 11,750,000.00 (100.00%) | |
| Health Systems, Training & Infrastructure (0 %) | |
| Sexual Health & Rights (0 %) | |
| Primary Health Care (0 %) | |
| Reproductive Health & Rights incl. Maternal Health (0 %) | |
| Newborn & Child Health (0 %) | |
| Gender Equality (0 %) | |
| Sexual & Gender-based Violence (0 %) | |
| Law, Governance & Public Policy (0 %) | |
| Human Rights, Advocacy & Public Engagement (0 %) | |
The Strengthening Midwifery in Tanzania (SMIT) project is a seven-year initiative that seeks to increase the availability of skilled and empowered midwives to contribute to the reduction of maternal and newborn mortality, while also delivering a comprehensive range of RMNCAH services.
The project will be implemented across three districts in Shinyanga region (Shinyanga Rural, Kahama, and Kishapu) and three municipal councils in Dar-es-Salaam region (Temeke, Ilala, and Kinondoni).
SMIT will be delivered through a consortium model led by UNFPA, Amref Health Africa in Canada, and the Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM). In addition, the project will actively engage and collaborate with a broad range of key stakeholders and beneficiaries, including Amref Tanzania, the Tanzania Midwives Association (TAMA), the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Tanzania Mainland, the President’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG), Local Government Authorities in the two regions, and WiLDAF Tanzania (Women in Law and Development in Africa) – a women’s rights organization working nationally and at the grassroots level.
This initiative is financially supported by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada (GAC).
| Gender and age: | Adolescent females Adolescent males Adult women Adult men Under-5 children Children, girls Children, boys Newborns |
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| Descriptors: | Persons with disabilities Rural Urban |
| Total Direct Population: | 500 |
Unspecified
Return to topThe project is expected to contribute to the reduction of maternal and newborn mortality in Tanzania by increasing the availability of skilled, empowered, and gender-responsive midwives. By the end of the seven-year initiative, strengthened pre-service and in-service midwifery education, improved working conditions, and stronger professional leadership will result in more competent midwives able to provide high-quality RMNCAH services in targeted regions.
