It is important that our use of social media reflects the value of the created world in its diversity as belonging to God and purposed for his will. There is a lot of pessimism, negativity, denial, and seemingly normalized absurdity towards the profound yet humbling reality of ‘creation’ and that of a Creator God who has purpose for his creation.
Month: July 2025
Immersing ourselves as young people in the local politics entails not only participating as ‘wingers’ canvassing for party agendas, but as passionate patriots who prioritize the common good of the Tanzanian people over the popular opinions or the louder and coercive voices.
However, our engagement in politics needs to be guided by values, especially of truth, good will and justice. History and generations will never forget to blame us for the wrong decisions we participate in making today devoid of the values of truth, good will and justice.
Speaking of use of single-use plastics, we need policies that strictly forbid entry of unnecessary plastics, especially in packagings.
We need to more and more invest in biodegradable packaging, especially for consumables like foods and drinks. About 40 per cent of plastic waste has a connection with food and drinks.
Early childhood shapes the foundation for emotional, cognitive, and social growth, yet many Tanzanian children grow up without active fathers, especially in low-income and single-parent households. Studies reveal that over half of Tanzanian children experience developmental delays, while 80 percent of single parents are mothers. Experts stress that fatherhood is irreplaceable in shaping confidence, identity, and moral values. Promoting gender equality and child well-being, therefore, requires redefining fatherhood and strengthening men’s engagement in parenting from the earliest years.