DODOMA, July 31 -- MORE than 300 young mothers who became pregnant at an early age in Dodoma Region have been economically empowered through the Kijana Imara project, receiving start-up kits to support their livelihoods and raise their children.

The project, implemented by Restless Development Tanzania, is funded by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

 It targets first-time mothers aged between 10 and 24, including those who fell pregnant while still in school, were victims of early marriages or sexual abuse, or lacked access to reproductive health education.

Currently being rolled out in five districts, including Dodoma City, Chamwino, Kongwa, Bahi, and Kondoa DC, the project addresses several thematic areas, including gender...