“STAKEHOLDERS TRAINED ON GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE CASES COURT PROCEEDINGS”
By Wantwa Mwakasungula - TFM CCJP Karonga Diocese project coordinator Vincent Bwinga (Standing) during a training session, The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP), in collaboration with the Karonga Magistrate Court, has convened community stakeholders such as Chiefs, Mother groups, Community Victim Support Units, Zone Implementation Committees and Child Protection Workers to educate them... Read MoreCOMMUNITIES URGED TO REPORT GENDER BASED VIOLENCE THROUGH SUGGESTION BOXES
By Lusungu Mzembe - TFM The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) under Karonga Diocese through the Timazge Nkhaza Project has urged community members of Karonga district to report gender-based violence issues through the suggestion boxes that have been placed at various institutions in the district. In an interview with Vincent Bwinga the project coordinator, he said that a lot of people fail... Read MoreCOMMUNITY SENSITIZATION CAMPAIGNS BY CCJP: A Stand Against Violence
By Noel Chatepa In a world where ancient beliefs intersect with modern human rights, the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) Karonga Diocese has taken a bold step to address one of the most pressing issues which is violence against individuals accused of witchcraft. In line with this, CCJP Karonga Diocese conducted a community awareness meeting on... Read More“COMMUNITY BYLAWS: ASSISTING VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CHILD TRAFFICKING”
By Noel Chatepa CR is one of the many girls who have been trafficked to Tanzania and brought back. “We were surprised to notice that our 16 year old daughter CR (not her real name) was not present in our household” says BR (not real name). We then started searching for her in our community... Read More“PUBLIC EXPENDITURE TRACKING (PET): A PATH TO TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY”
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) Karonga diocese conducted a Public Expenditure Tracking sensitization session on 9th May 2024 at Kangindwa Primary School on how to improve transparency and accountability in the management of School Improvement Grants (SIG) and School Development Funds. The session was attended by Group Village Head Mwandenga, Kangindwa Parent Teachers... Read More“EMPOWERING WOMEN: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND GENDER EQUALITY IN ILEMA”
By Noel Chatepa Jesse Kilembe (woman) together with GVH Chiwelewele (black suit, red tie) and other Ilema VDC Members inspecting the clinic under construction with other members of Ilema VDC “My role as VDC chair has been made easy by the support of my fellow women and the introduction of the Gender and Sensibilization Project... Read MoreKARONGA DIOCESE CCJP TRAINS IT’S MONITORS AHEAD OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS
In the heart of democracy lies the power of choice and ensuring that democracy maintains its purpose is a task of paramount importance. On Friday 22 March, the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) organized a training session at St. Mary's parish hall aimed at fortifying the integrity of the electoral process. Vincent Bwinga of... Read More
PET conducted at Hara Maternity wing
By Lestina Sanga 'Public resources need to be well accounted for', Mr Msukwa, the Karonga District Council Finance Committee Chairperson. This was stated in his speech during Public Expenditure Tracking (PET) dissemination for the Construction of Hara maternity wing at Chankholombe School. the PET dissemination was organised by the Justice and Peace Desk of Karonga... Read More