Tanzania

Working with long-time partner, Save the Children Canada, The Toy Movement delivered 35,144 toys to children in the Kigoma Region of Tanzania.

A large majority of asylum seekers from nearby Burundi and The Democratic Republic of Congo make their home in The Kigoma Region where children account for 78.6% of the refugee population.

In Tanzania, over 1.5 million people are living with depression, the majority of whom are children, women and adolescents. The impacts on children are diverse and significant, including being exposed to violence, abuse, neglect and witnessing community conflict. These challenges are compounded by factors like poverty and lack of access to education, health care and mental health resources.

Through this partnership, we provided children with the opportunity to play, enhancing their psychosocial support and well-being.

Past Missions

Asia

January 2024 - January 2025

China

The Toy Movement partnered with Save the Children Canada to bring more than 20,000 toys to children in need in China. In China, children’s mental health and well-being has been challenged by rapid urbanization, digital transformation and large-scale population movements leading to changes in family structures. In urban areas, working parents often spend little time with their children. In rural communities, many “left-behind children” are raised by grandparents while their parents work in cities. Through this project, we were able to play a key role in building mental health support systems crucial to responding to children’s emotional and developmental needs.

Africa

October 2024

Zimbabwe

In partnership with World Vision Canada, The Toy Movement reached 12,160 children in Zimbabwe by bringing toys into classrooms across the country. Teachers observed improved attendance, attitudes, and confidence as lessons in math, science, and reading came to life through play. Through independent and group activities, children built social skills, cooperation, and self-confidence while rediscovering the joy of learning.

Africa

October 2024

Zambia

In partnership with World Vision Canada, The Toy Movement reached 10,244 children in Zambia by delivering educational toys to schools across the country. Teachers reported decreased absenteeism as children became more excited to attend classes that now include hands-on, playful learning. Games, puzzles, and sports equipment helped students develop problem-solving skills, coordination, teamwork, and cooperation—turning learning into an engaging and joyful experience.

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