Our History
The Catholic Sisters Network Against Gender-Based Violence in Tanzania. (CSN-AGBV) was established on December 20, 2024, by Immaculate Heart Sisters of Africa in Musoma Diocese. CSN-AGBV completed its registration under the Non-Governmental Organizations under Registration Act, No. 24 of 2002, receiving registration number OONGO|R|8318, and headquarters are located in Makoko, Musoma (Temporary Location), Tanzania.The founders of CSN-AGBV include: Agnes Bhoke Africanus, Mary Paul Magweiga, Scholastica Philipo Mathias, Faustina Murice Nkoronko, Susana Ndoti Kiendi Maria Annunciata Chacha, and Agnesi Egidi Kilosa.Before CSN-AGBV was established, the IHSA Congregation collaborated with other organizations such as the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul sisters Masanga, Holy Spirit Sisters Convent (Mugumu Parish), Evangelizing Sisters of Mary -Nyamongo Parish, Jipe Moyo Centre, and Baraki Sisters Farm to provide education on gender-based violence, particularly female genital mutilation (FGM) in the Mara region.
We educate the community about the harms of FGM through schools, government leaders, local leaders, religious leaders, and community groups, including youth and small entrepreneurship groups.
When implementing the TFGM project, we discovered many other challenges related to gender-based violence, such as rape, Earl Marriage, child labor, violence against women, discrimination against vulnerable groups including elderly and people with disabilities. These issues influenced the IHSA Congregation, to establish the Catholic Sisters Network Against Gender-Based Violence in Tanzania to strengthen collective efforts against gender-based violence and human rights violations in the Mara region and other regions of Tanzania, mostly starting with FGM.
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Goals
- Promote gender equality and challenge harmful traditional practices contributing to gender-based violence through community dialogues, educational programs, and media engagements.
- Raise awareness of the various forms of gender-based violence, it’s devastating consequences, and available support services through public campaigns, workshops, and outreach programs targeting diverse groups.
- Promote comprehensive survivor-centered support, including safe shelter, psycho-social counseling, legal aid, and economic empowerment opportunities, ensuring holistic justice.
- Advocate for the implementation and enforcement of laws and policies that protect survivors of gender-based violence and hold perpetrators accountable.
Our Staff
SR.Agnes B Africanus
Chair Person
Email:africanaak@gmail.com Contact:+255-759 473 867
SR.Paulina Pancras
Executive Secretary
Email:mariapavy97@gmail.com Contact:+255-652 468 893
SR.Scolastica Philipo
ACCOUNTANT
Email:philiposchola@gmail.com Contact: +255-763 587 393
MR.Kulwa Lazaro
Project Manager
Email:kulwalazaro3@gmail.com Contact:+255-683949354
We promote and protect the human rights of every individual, ensuring freedom from gender-based violence. Our mission is to uphold dignity and equality for all while fostering awareness and collective action. Together, we strive to build safer and more inclusive communities.
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