MOROGORO, Nov. 8 -- AT least 89 girls who survived child marriage, rape and denial of education are currently receiving protection and support at Kimbilio Salama (Kimbilio Women Centre) in Morogoro.

The centre, operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) Morogoro Diocese, provides shelter, counselling and legal assistance to girls escaping violence and abuse.

General Secretary of the ELCT Morogoro Diocese, Rev Norbert Mbwillo, disclosed the development on Thursday during a courtesy visit to Morogoro Regional Commissioner, Adam Malima, accompanied by a delegation from the Lempaala Nemc Parish of Finland.

Rev Mbwillo noted that Kimbilio Salama was established in 2017 with support from the Finnish parish to safeguard vu...