Picture Highlights: International Day of the Girl

Here are some of the highlights that took place on the International Day of the Girl at Mwembe Yanga field. An event organised by Chidren Dignity Forum on the 11th of October 2012. Many organisations showed up to participate in the event, showing support for the Girl Child.


The poster shows different organisations that have come together to form Tanzania Ending Child Marriage Network (TECMN) launched by Chidren Dignity Forum. The aim of the network is to raise awareness on the harmful impact of child marriages.



Dr. Hellen Kijo Bisimba,Director of Legal and Human Rights Centre graced the occasion as the guest of Honor .

 

Dance troop entertaining the audience

 

Acrobatics group showing some moves




More entertainment

Then came the highlight of the event, the football match between BYC and Evergreen girls team.

The Evergreen girls football team

 BYC's girls football team

Dr. Hellen addressing the teams before the match

The hand shaking ritual for both teams before the match began

Dr. Hellen giving a hand to BYC's team

Half time

The match was a very competitive one. BYC and Evergreen drew 0-0.

 



Both teams recieved t-shirts after the match



The girls taking a rest after the match

Zakia form BYC enjoying her rest with the other team members



Sakina, one of team players at BYC

T-shirt with International Peace day theme and TECMN theme

 

Leaflets and books on different topics such as HIV/AIDS, Reproductive health which were on display

Up-Coming event: International Day of the Girl

Its the International Day of the Girl tomorrow. A day to reflect on what girls all over the world go through and the challenges they face everyday. It is with no doubt that there are different types and discriminations that girls around the world suffer from. Thus there is a constant need for people and organisations to raise public awareness for the importance of respecting and adhering to girls rights and freedom.

BYC will mark the International Day of the Girl by taking part in a Bonanza organized by Children Dignity Forum (CDF). Children Dignity Forum is a child rights based organisationthat promotes rights of the children. This bonanza will take place on the 11th October 2012 at Temeke District, Mwembe Yanga grounds and will begin at 9.00 a.m and is expected to end at 12.40 p.m.

BYC's football girls team has been invited to a friendly match session against Evergreen football team that will take place from 11.30 a.m. to 12.20 p.m. Apart from the football match, there will be other events such as Dance, drama and acrobatics.

Thus as we celebrate International Day of the Girl tomorrow, let us put in mind girls all over the world and how we can contribute to creating an environment where they will feel safe and explore their dreams and reach their goals.