#RewindWithOIAA: Throwback With Tap Elderly Women Wisdom For Youth (TEWWY)
One In An ARMY celebrated JHope’s birthday in 2021 by supporting Tap Elderly Women Wisdom For Youth (TEWWY). TEWWY, a non-government organization based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, aims to document and share the wisdom of elderly women to meet the needs of underserved communities through a response-driven community network.
Through tapping into the power of storytelling, mobile technology, one-on-one support, and life skills building, TEWWY works with communities to identify and develop tools and content the communities need to create the change they want to see. The organization trains elderly women and network members to provide social and mental health support using life stories, experiences and counseling skills. TEWWY’s focus on tapping into stories and truth-sharing comes from a belief that instead of giving advice, people hold the power to change their own lives.
To support their work, 902 ARMY came together and raised $20042. These funds will help TEWWY provide accessible mental health psychological interventions in local Tanzania communities. Through these funds, the organisation will also be able to continue the programs they had to keep on hold due to Covid19.
As we revisit all the organizations we have worked with in the past 12 months for our third anniversary, we decided to ask them a few questions. Let’s check out what TEWWY has to say:
Updates On The Programs And New Developments
We recruited 10 BTS ARMY Tanzania and are actively recruiting 18 Wisdom & Wellness Counselors and planning training sessions.
Organization’s Fund Allocation Plan
We will use the funds for training and for facilitation of Wisdom & Wellness circles in communities (including BTS ARMY Tanzania community).
The Impact Of Pandemic On The Organization’s Operations
We had to suspend one-on-one and group Wisdom & Wellness circles, but we were still creating psychoeducation resources which we distributed online (website, blogs & social media).
The Impact Of OIAA's Campaign On The Organization
The campaign will allow us to kickstart the Wisdom & Wellness circles in communities of the counselors (in collaboration with the local government authority).
Do You Know BTS?
We did not know of BTS before, but we have definitely been inspired to learn more about them. Their music is very touching, we love it.
Support TEWWY For OIAA’s Third Anniversary
- Visit the donation page created for the organization or scan the QR code on TEWWY’s poster. Donation Page Link: https://www.givengain.com/ap/one-in-an-army-raising-funds-for-tap-elderly-womens-wisdom-for-youth-tewwy-/
- Donate any amount (a minimum of $1.
- Take a screenshot and submit it on our tracking form (hide any personal information).
- Share the campaign with your friends and family.
Follow the instructions and updates about our Throwback Campaign here.
We are completely aware that not everyone is able to contribute through a monetary donation, but your support, in any form, is significant to our campaign. For example, you can share our SNS posts to help increase the reach and visibility of the org amongst your followers. Find us on social media here: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tumblr, Reddit, and Amino.
