ARUSHA, May 18 -- IN many communities, lasting change does not always begin with policies, large investments or government directives.

More often, it starts with ordinary people who recognise a challenge around them and choose to act.

In Mburiasi Village in Arusha Region, that transformation is taking shape through the Mzazi Hodari project, an initiative implemented by Girl Effect to support young parents and caregivers with practical knowledge on nutrition, responsive caregiving, early childhood development, child safety and positive parenting practices.

At the centre of this transformation is a young father and community member, Godgift Mcharo, whose commitment to protecting children and strengthening families is inspiring change acr...