What is the Bright House of Change Organisation (BHCO), and what does it do!?
Bright House of Change Organization (BHCO) is a fully registered non-governmental organization (NGO) under the NGOs Act, 2002 of the United Republic of Tanzania. It was officially registered in 2021 with Registration No. 00NGO/R/3779.
[ Bright House of Change Organization (BHCO) ni taasisi isiyo ya kiserikali (NGO) iliyosajiliwa kikamilifu chini ya Sheria ya NGOs ya mwaka 2002 ya Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania. Ilisajiliwa rasmi mwaka 2021 kwa Namba ya Usajili 00NGO/R/3779. ]
BHCO is a life-changing organization dedicated to uncovering and nurturing the potential of vulnerable youth, men, and women from diverse backgrounds, educational levels, ethnicities, and professions. These individuals often face challenges such as limited access to education, inadequate healthcare and health information, drug and substance abuse, social media peer pressure, unemployment, poverty, and gender-based violence (GBV).
To address these issues, BHCO provides a safe and supportive space — the BHCO — where gradual transformation is fostered through: Project-based work, Life skills training, Talent development and sports. In addition, BHCO engages in: Building global connections and networks (including exchange programs), Promoting research, digital/media literacy, and information & communication technology (ICT), Offering capacity building, internships, volunteering, scholarships, assistantships, and career development support.
Through these initiatives, BHCO empowers individuals to become key contributors to sustainable community solutions.
[ BHCO ni shirika lenye athari chanya kwa maisha ya watu, linalojikita katika kugundua na kuendeleza uwezo wa vijana, wanaume na wanawake walioko katika mazingira hatarishi kutoka kwenye asili, viwango vya elimu, makabila na taaluma mbalimbali. Watu hawa hukumbwa na changamoto kama vile: Ukosefu wa fursa za elimu, Huduma duni za afya na ukosefu wa taarifa sahihi za kiafya, Matumizi ya dawa za kulevya na ulevi, Msukumo hasi wa mitandao ya kijamii, Ukosefu wa ajira, umaskini, na ukatili wa kijinsia (GBV).
Ili kukabiliana na changamoto hizi, BHCO huandaa mazingira rafiki na salama kupitia BHCO House, yanayowezesha mabadiliko ya taratibu kupitia: Miradi ya kijamii, Mafunzo ya ujuzi wa maisha, Kuendeleza vipaji na michezo, Vilevile, BHCO hushiriki katika: Kujenga ushirikiano wa kimataifa na mitandao (ikiwemo programu za kubadilishana uzoefu), Kufanya tafiti, kuongeza uelewa wa kidigitali na vyombo vya habari, na kutumia teknolojia ya habari na mawasiliano (TEHAMA), Kutoa mafunzo ya kukuza uwezo, nafasi za mafunzo kazini, kujitolea, ufadhili wa masomo, misaada ya kielimu, na mwelekeo wa taaluma.
Kupitia hatua hizi, BHCO huwawezesha washiriki kuwa sehemu muhimu ya utatuzi wa changamoto za kijamii kwa njia endelevu. ]
Our Mission.
To secure the future of youth, men, and women by creating sustainable employment opportunities, engaging them in impactful projects, promoting entrepreneurship, and empowering them through capacity building and daily development sessions that support long-term career and life planning.
[ Dhamira Yetu ni Kuhakikisha mustakabali wa vijana, wanaume na wanawake kwa kuunda fursa endelevu za ajira, kuwahusisha katika miradi yenye tija, kukuza ujasiriamali, na kuwawezesha kupitia mafunzo ya kukuza uwezo na vipindi vya kila siku vinavyosaidia kupanga maisha na taaluma kwa ufanisi. ]
Our Vision.
To envision a community in Tanzania where education is fully attained and lives are transformed, paving the way for a brighter future for youth, men, and women.
[ Dira Yetu ni Kuona jamii ya Tanzania ambapo elimu inapatikana kikamilifu na maisha yanabadilika kwa hali chanya, hivyo kujenga mustakabali mwema kwa vijana, wanaume na wanawake. ]
Our Objectives.
The general objectives of the Bright House of Change Organization (BHCO) are as follows:
- To enhance and promote economic empowerment through entrepreneurship development and practical skills training.
- To support access to quality healthcare services and health education, and to improve vocational training and educational infrastructure without discrimination.
- To advance gender equality across all social and economic sectors.
- To advocate for and strengthen efforts in the fight against all forms of gender-based violence and discrimination.
- To explore and promote ecotourism, local craftsmanship, and skill-based creative industries.
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