📢 New publication alert!

Our #EHTZ team members Yvette Ruzibiza & Simon Turner explore how Tanzanians in Kigoma support refugees through everyday acts of care in their new Journal of Humanitarian Affairs article.

🔓 Open access: www.manchesterhive.com/view/journal...

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📣 Our EHTZ policy briefs are now available in Kiswahili! They explore how Tanzanians respond to crises long before formal aid arrives. Read and download them on our website: www.everydayhumanitarianismintanzania.org/reports
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We had a great time at #ECAS2025, presenting our work, joining @clairemercer.bsky.social‘s book launch, and wrapping up the week with our #EHTZ & friends dinner. Read more at our blog: www.everydayhumanitarianismintanzania.org/activities

Last week, our #EHTZ team met in beautiful Usa River, #Tanzania, for our final team #workshop. We focused on finalizing our edited book on everyday humanitarianism—and made time for team building, including a trip to Arusha National Park.

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We had a fantastic time at #ISA2025 in Chicago earlier this month! Our team joined a panel on resistance & solidarity in #humanitarianism, and engaged with scholars from around the world—we’re excited to keep the conversation going! #EHTZ @brandaid-world.bsky.social

Congratulations to our team member Dr. Lucas Kitula on successfully defending his Ph.D. dissertation, “Religion, Secularism, and Everyday Humanitarianism in Disaster-Affected Local Communities in Tanzania“ in February 🗞️🎓.

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Our team is at ISA Annual Convention in Chicago, engaging in discussions on #InternationalStudies.

Yesterday our PI @brandaid-world.bsky.social chaired an insightful panel on reconnecting and resisting humanitarianism.

#ISA2025 is still on—come say hi to learn more about #EHTZ.

Big news! UDSM is reviewing our proposed Master’s in Emergency Response & Humanitarian Actions. If approved, this 180-credit program will equip students with skills to manage disasters & crises in Tanzania & beyond. Launching in October 2025—stay tuned! #EHTZ #HumanitarianAction

Yesterday, we hosted Mara Leichtman, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Michigan State University, for an insightful session on "Da’wa as Development: Everyday Humanitarianism and Kuwaiti Islamic Charity in Tanzania." at CBS. Read more at www.everydayhumanitarianismintanzania.org/activities

Humanitarian responses in Tanzania are shaped by public perceptions of deservingness, with citizens often inclined to help those recognized as legitimate recipients of aid by government or community leaders. Read more in our policy brief at www.everydayhumanitarianismintanzania.org/reports
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Tanzania faces significant challenges in disaster preparedness and response, with communities often left vulnerable due to limited government resources and the complex role of local authorities. Read more on disaster responses in our policy brief at www.everydayhumanitarianismintanzania.org/reports

In #Tanzania, elite citizens play an essential role in responding to both acute and ongoing crises. Do you want to learn how they help? Read our policy brief on elite giving at www.everydayhumanitarianismintanzania.org/reports

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Last week we hosted our first research dissemination event, “From Insights to Action: Everyday Humanitarianism in Tanzania,” at the Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel. Great discussions with scholars, NGOs, business leaders, and diplomats. Grateful to our team and guests for making it a success! #EHTZ

We joined the 8th Voices of Social Science conference in Dar es Salaam last week. Our panel on Everyday Humanitarianism in Tanzania sparked discussions on local crisis response and resilience, highlighting Tanzania's unique role in today’s humanitarian landscape. #VSS2024 #EHTZ