Creating

Join us in empowering girls and women, supporting survivors, and transforming communities through advocacy, education, and safe spaces. We strive to build a society where every girl and woman can live free from violence, exercise her rights, and reach her full potential.

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Women Empowered

About OVAH

Our Voices Against Harassment (OVAH) is a youth and women-led Tanzanian Non-governmental Organization dedicated to ending sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and promoting gender equality. Through survivor-centered programs, OVAH promotes awareness, prevention, and response to SGBV across communities, institutions, and digital spaces.

Survivor-Centered

Putting survivors first in all our programs

Community-Based

Working within communities for lasting change

Our Impact Gallery

Witness the transformative power of our work through the eyes of our community members and the stories they share.

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Our Approaches

We tackle sexual and gender-based violence through three comprehensive approaches that address prevention, response, and systemic change.

Advocacy & Awareness

Raising awareness about SGBV through community dialogues, educational campaigns, and policy advocacy to create systemic change.

Prevention & Support

Providing comprehensive support services, self-defense training, and creating safe spaces for survivors and at-risk individuals.

Empowerment & Rights Advancement

Building leadership skills, economic empowerment opportunities, and advancing women's rights through education and advocacy.

The Impact We Have Created

Through our comprehensive programs and community-centered approach, we have made significant strides in combating SGBV and empowering communities across Tanzania.

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Adolescent Girls & Women Empowered

Through awareness programs, self-defense training, support services, and our Women's Mobility Project

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Community Members Engaged

Including parents, teachers, local leaders, police officers, healthcare workers, and government representatives

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Institutions Equipped

Schools, universities, and workplaces equipped with tools and strategies to foster safer environments

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People Reached Through Media

Through our animated series on SGBV, sparking national conversations and awareness

Testimonies from Our Community

Hear from the individuals whose lives have been transformed through our programs and initiatives.

"These training sessions have shown me that no matter what happens to you as a victim, you should not hesitate to speak up. It's important to share your experiences with people you trust."

Dennis Edgar

Empowering Mind Participant

Empowering Mind Program

Sustainable Development Goals

Our work directly contributes to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, creating measurable impact for communities across Tanzania.