The Tanzanian GCAP/MDGs Campaign, "Ondoa Umaskini Tanzania" (Eradicate
Poverty in Tanzania) will officially launch its campaign on September 10,
2005 simultaneously in Dar Es Salaam, Kigoma, Loliondo, Mwanza, Same and
Singida. A press conference announcing the launch will be held on
September 8th with banners and posters displayed at bus stops, along major
roads and in front of key public buildings.

At the Mnzani Mmoja Ground in Dar Es Salaam more than 2,000 people will
come together to form a human chain wearing shirts with the campaign
messages and white bands made by poor women living in rural villages in
Ngorongoro.

The campaign launch will include performances from musicians, comedians and
drama groups including Jay Mo, Stara Thomas, Choka Mbaya Sisters, Short na
Hasara, and Dully Sykes. Those also expected to attend include government
officials, civil society organizations, trade unions, international
organizations and members of the diplomatic community in Tanzania.
Speaking at the event will be John Hendra, the UN Representative in
Tanzania, the Permanent Secretary in the Vice President's Office and
representatives from the Muslim Council of Tanzania (BAKWATA) and the Trade
Union Congress of Tanzania (TUCTA).

The main aims of the campaign call for improvements to the quality of basic
services for all Tanzanians. Education and health as well as governance
and accountability are central to the policy demands, which a teacher from
Shinyanga and a person living with HIV/AIDS will present to the audience.
The main event will also be linked through a web feed to the UBUNTU
mobilization in Barcelona.

For more information about the Tanzanian Campaign Coalition please contact
Mr. Ngunga Tepani, Campaign Coordinator, PO Box 31147, Dar Es Salaam
Tanzania. Tel: +255 22 2774581/2 Cell: +255 748 286507