• 6 Mlingotini Close, Plot No 53 Regent Street, Regent Estate
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  • info@soma.or.tz
  • +255 673 014 071
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Anthology: Empowering Young Voices

Youth-led stories for a gender-just future.

The Anthology for Young Adults and Teenagers is Soma Book Café’s initiative to empower youth to tell their own stories. Through creative writing, young feminists explore themes like digital love, gender equality, and social change. Our 2023 publication, Mapenzi Kidigitali na Hadithi Nyingine, showcases teen voices reimagining the world—join us to amplify the next generation of storytellers.

About the Anthology

The Anthology for Young Adults and Teenagers is a Soma Book Café program that equips youth with the tools to share their stories and perspectives. By focusing on creative writing, we empower teens to address issues like gender equality, digital culture, and social justice. Our first anthology, Mapenzi Kidigitali na Hadithi Nyingine, published in 2023, is a testament to the power of young voices in shaping a better future.

What We Do.

The Anthology program supports young storytellers through:

Writing Workshops: We host workshops where teens learn creative writing skills, guided by experienced facilitators. In 2023, a workshop in Dar es Salaam brought together 15 teens, who wrote stories over three months.
Mentorship: Young writers receive one-on-one guidance from mentors like Vicensia Shule and Mary Ndaro. For example, 16-year-old Fatuma was mentored to refine her story about online harassment, which became a centerpiece of the anthology.
Publication: We compile the best stories into a published anthology. Mapenzi Kidigitali na Hadithi Nyingine features 12 stories, including one by 15-year-old Aisha, who wrote about her dream of a world without child marriage.
Community Events: We celebrate our young authors with book launches and readings. The 2023 launch of Mapenzi Kidigitali drew 50 attendees, including parents who shared, “I’m so proud to see my daughter’s voice in print.”
Outreach and Education: We distribute the anthology to schools and youth groups to inspire other teens. In 2024, we donated 100 copies to schools in Dar es Salaam, sparking discussions on gender equality.

Our Impact.

Kestoria Kavazi is preserving a legacy of feminist resilience and inspiring new generations:

  • 12 Young Authors Published: Mapenzi Kidigitali na Hadithi Nyingine (2023) gave 12 teens a platform to share their stories.
  • Empowering Confidence: Aisha, a 15-year-old author, said, “Writing my story made me feel seen—I know I can make a difference now.”
  • Community Engagement: The 2023 book launch fostered dialogue, with one parent noting, “I never realized how much my daughter thinks about these issues.”
  • Educational Impact: Schools using the anthology reported that students started their own discussion groups on gender equality after reading the stories.
  • Inspiring Future Writers: In 2024, 20 more teens signed up for our workshops after hearing about the anthology, eager to share their own stories.

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