Since it was founded it has worked with communities in Tanzania to support those suffering from the impact of HIV/AIDS. VALTA supported poor families in Tanzania by supporting widows and orphans to meet the needs of the orphans. VALITA fights exploitation to orphans who were being involved in adult works and were being denied to pursue their education. VALITA continues to support orphans and caregivers psychologically and physically who live in difficult environments in Tanzania.
ENGAGEMENT PEDAGOGY:
VALITA continues to equip teachers with Engagement Pedagogy, a teaching method which encourages teachers to involve all educational stakeholders – parents, guardians, sisters and brothers, civil society and community leaders, and helps children internalize what they learn. The pedagogy enables teacher to deliver an education that is meaningful to the children’s future, and raises awareness of the intrinsic value of all life.
Whilst pupils, particularly from deprived backgrounds are faced with numerous learning and comprehension difficulties, the application of Engagement Pedagogy has been shown to be successful in making sure pupils learn more effectively in school. The Pedagogy is embodied in purposeful action, helping children absorb a high quality of education which remains meaningful in their lives because it is fully concerned with the needs of the whole person – head and heart, intellect and feelings – giving full consideration to the children’s environment and including basic ethical values.