The Government has officially approved the life-skills book My Best World (Dunia Yangu Bora), paving the way for its use in secondary schools across 76 district councils in 10 regions nationwide.
The book will be used to equip students with practical life skills aimed at strengthening self-awareness, positive values, emotional resilience, and responsible decision-making.
Speaking during the announcement, Dominica Lyambo, Director of Programs at Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED), said the book had previously been piloted in 35 district councils before receiving official approval.
With the endorsement now granted, CAMFED is scaling up implementation to an additional 41 councils, bringing total coverage to 76.
She explained that the core purpose of the book is to help students understand why they are in school, stay motivated, improve attendance, and enhance academic performance.
“The life skills covered in this book help students understand the value of education, identify challenges within their communities, and develop practical ways to cope with those challenges while pursuing their future goals,” Lyambo said.
Lyambo added that CAMFED aims to reach at least 85 percent of all district councils across the country by 2030, expanding the program from the current 10 regions to all 26 regions.
She emphasized that the book is designed for both boys and girls and will be taught to Form One and Form Two students.
“This is not a programme for girls alone. Both boys and girls will participate, and trained facilitators will support all students. The programme is designed to be sustainable,” she noted.
According to Lyambo, youth facilitators involved in delivering the programme will also benefit by becoming positive role models in their communities.
Through collaboration with district councils, they will gain access to employment and livelihood opportunities, particularly as many of them are at a critical stage of seeking jobs and building independent lives.
Each participating district council has selected between two and four teachers to receive specialised training. These teachers will, in turn, train other facilitators who will deliver life-skills education at the school level.
On the Government side, Fredy Nyandoro, Senior Officer from the Office of the Commissioner for Education at the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, said the book has been approved as a supplementary learning resource focused on life skills that complement existing subjects.
“The content addresses real challenges facing today’s youth, including moral decline. It promotes integrity, honesty, hard work, responsibility, love for others, environmental protection, and good citizenship among Tanzanian adolescents,” Nyandoro said.
He added that the book uses real-life case studies and stories to guide students on how to solve challenges they face at home, in school, and within their communities, while encouraging collaboration with parents, peers, and trusted adults.
Representing the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Gladness Kirei called on all 76 district councils to develop clear action plans for implementing life-skills education in schools. She stressed that the subject should not be treated as optional.
She also directed Ward Education Officers to closely monitor the programme by tracking attendance and assessing the quality of instruction, in order to identify progress and areas requiring improvement.
Dr. Kirei further urged schools to actively involve parents by organising meetings and seminars to build their understanding and support of life-skills education.
“The success of this programme will not be measured by the number of books distributed or teachers trained, but by real and lasting change improved student attendance, reduced teenage pregnancies, and higher academic performance,” she said.