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MEDEA Tanzania We're Storytellers & Media enthusiasts who envision a world in which the principles of social justice are at the forefront and;We jointly bring change

16/04/2026

“Mama mjamzito anaenda almost kilometer 20 kuchota maji.”

This is a powerful testimony from Grace Scorey during our filmmaking residency. She shared a heartbreaking truth about the impact of in her community. When you know a pregnant mother is trekking 20km for water with no support system, the camera moves differently.

This session grounded the Cohort in the why behind Sinema Connect North. We aren’t just making movies, we are documenting the struggle for dignity and survival of the Indigenous Communities in the Northern Zone.

The Sinema Connect North project is part of VIJANA@rtWORK: Creative Youth for Social Cohesion Across Tanzania, implemented by in partnership with Culture and Development East Africa with financial support from the European Union (EU).

13/04/2026

24 Hours. 15 Filmmakers. One Cinematic Film.🔥

You’re looking at what happens when passion meets pressure! In the best way😄

The Sinema Connect North Cohort had exactly one day to:
✍️ Write a script from scratch
🎥 Rig the gear
🎭 Rehearse & Block
✂️ Edit the final cut

And they Smashed It!

If they can do this in a day, imagine what they’re going to do in June!🤭

The Sinema Connect North project is part of VIJANA@rtWORK: Creative Youth for Social Cohesion Across Tanzania, implemented by Goethe-Institut Tanzania in partnership with Culture and Development East Africa with financial support from the European Union (EU).

08/04/2026

“It’s so exciting kuona kwamba we’re building and magnifying collective voices kwaajili ya kunarrate community realities wanazopitia kutokana na athari za mabadiliko ya tabia ya nchi.” during the Sinema Connect North Filmmaker’s Capacity Enhancement

Follow our journey as these 15 filmmakers bring the realities of the North to the screen.

The Sinema Connect North project is part of VIJANA@rtWORK: Creative Youth for Social Cohesion Across Tanzania, implemented by Goethe-Institut Tanzania in partnership with Culture and Development East Africa with financial support from the European Union (EU).

30/03/2026

If you’ve ever wondered what we do at MEDEA Tanzania, someone once put it beautifully and simply: “Partying with Purpose.” And honestly, that’s exactly what it feels like.

We use art not just as expression, but as a powerful tool for community mobilisation; bringing people together, sparking dialogue, and inspiring action. More importantly, we believe in truly community-centered approaches, where the people most affected are not just participants, but leaders in shaping solutions to the challenges they face.

With the support of the , over the past four years we have worked to address barriers to girls’ education in ways that place the community at the heart of the change. This has allowed us not only to support girls in staying and thriving in school, but also to refine and embrace creative approaches that are proving impactful in driving community-led advocacy.

Because when communities lead, change lasts.

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The excitement keeps building, and today, we’re thrilled to unveil the facilitators leading Sinema Connect North.This ye...
19/03/2026

The excitement keeps building, and today, we’re thrilled to unveil the facilitators leading Sinema Connect North.

This year’s team brings together a regionally diverse group of seasoned filmmakers, climate experts, and youth civic engagement practitioners, all committed to ensuring the programme delivers meaningful learning and impact.

We will also be hosting guest speakers, who will be announced in due course; stay tuned!🤞🏾

VIJANA@rtWORK: Creative Youth for Social Cohesion Across Tanzania is implemented by Goethe-Institut
Tanzania in partnership with Culture and Development East Africa (CDEA), with financial support from the European Union (EU).

At the beginning of the screening, we asked the audience to watch this film through the lens of a mirror, an invitation ...
09/03/2026

At the beginning of the screening, we asked the audience to watch this film through the lens of a mirror, an invitation to see their own journeys and the structural realities of Tanzanian women reflected in the story of Juliana.

As the film Act of Love breathed life into the room, that mirror became a bridge of shared vulnerability. There was a heavy, deep-seated silence that fell over us, broken only by the sharp, helpless cries of a baby on screen that seemed to echo the quiet struggles many in the room have faced alone.

Tears flowed freely as we watched the heartbreaking friction between Juliana’s simple need for grace and the cold, rigid policy systems that so often turn a blind eye to a woman’s humanity. It was this shared ache that brought our generations together, veteran leaders glimpsed their own early battles, while the youth saw the face of the struggles we still navigate today.

By the time the closing credits came up, the silence was replaced by a collective realization, that Juliana’s tragedy was not a personal failure, but a systemic one.

The dialogue that followed made it clear that we must move beyond temporary fixes and demand a total restructuring of the institutions that govern women’s lives.

Justice for the women of and require an evolution of our laws and community rules, ensuring that no mother is ever again left to carry the weight of an entire system’s failure in the dark.

The film is Producer by Written by featuring a powerful performance by

07/03/2026

This celebration is a tribute to the women fighting silent battles, winning collective victories and rewriting the rules of the room!

We see you. We acknowledge you. We appreciate your grit. But most importantly, together we are building a world where no girl nor woman ever has to be resilient just to survive.

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05/03/2026

Celebrating with a powerful screening of Act of Love. A compelling story of Juliana, a young mother navigating immense challenges as she struggles to find stability for herself and her daughter amid societal pressures.

During this celebration in collaboration with the film screening will serve as a safe entry point for discussing personal leadership journeys and institutional failures that marginalise the rights of women and girls and reflect on the global theme.

Head over to to register your attendance!

A girl’s dream is only as strong as the village that protects it!Swipe through to see what that village actually looks l...
25/02/2026

A girl’s dream is only as strong as the village that protects it!

Swipe through to see what that village actually looks like!

Slide1: Ms. Ngwanda, the Police Gender Desk officer, working tirelessly to ensure the law protects every girl’s right to safety.

Slide 2: Ms. Jasmine, the Young Girl Advocate herself, leading with bold dreams and the agency to rewrite her own story.

Slide 3 and 4: Mr. Sombi, Madam Rajabu and Mr. Hiwalisi, Primary School Teachers, sharpening minds and building the confidence required for girls to take their place in the world.

Slide 5: Mr. Sombi, a Parent, who’s courageously breaking long-standing cycles to champion his daughters’ right to lead.

Slide 6: Mrs. Ahmad Shakira, the Ward Executive Officer, courageously building the systems that ensure no girl is left behind by geography or tradition!

Slide 7: Ms. Shaib Hawa, Radio Presenter using the power of the airwaves to shift mindsets and celebrate the progress of the girl child.

It takes a Village to educate a girl and secure her future.

24/02/2026

Storytelling is our tool for impact.

We have seen its Power firsthand. Whether through open community screenings or the we’re using film to bring dormant conversations to life and transform the communities we work with.

How has Film or Storytelling shown up in your life?

VIJANA@rtWORK: Creative Youth for Social Cohesion Across Tanzania is implemented by Goethe-Institut
Tanzania in partnership with Culture and Development East Africa (CDEA), with financial support from the European Union (EU).

We’ve officially concluded our stakeholder inception meetings across Arusha and Manyara for the Sinema Connect North Pro...
20/02/2026

We’ve officially concluded our stakeholder inception meetings across Arusha and Manyara for the Sinema Connect North Project. By engaging directly with local authorities and community members, we’ve conducted a baseline assessment to bridge the gap between media advocacy and climate justice.

Our goal is to ensure that when we use film to advocate for our environment, it is rooted in the authentic knowledge and readiness of the people who live these stories every day.

The energy has been inspiring. From Arusha to Manyara, there is a clear hunger to see local narratives driving global change.

VIJANA@rtWORK: Creative Youth for Social Cohesion Across Tanzania is implemented by Goethe-Institut
Tanzania in partnership with Culture and Development East Africa (CDEA), with financial support from the European Union (EU).

17/02/2026

If Arusha’s stories were on the big screen, what would the world learn?

Ms. Kachery’s profound response, “the world would learn a-lot. Many cross cutting issues from grass root levels, how youth deal with issues in climate change, leadership, political spaces and other sectors, the youth are really engaging.” Is the profound basis in which the Sinema Connect North project works on. Together, with youths from indigenous communities in Arusha and Manyara, stakeholders from NGOs and CBOs and local government authorities, we are amplifying their stories.

If you’re a director, scriptwriter, DOP, editor, sound recordist, or creative mind contributing to the filmmaking process, we invite you to join us in amplifying these key narratives that will shape our communities’ narratives.

Join by tapping the link in our profile, Call4Filmmakers!

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