Rapid population growth and a struggling economy have plunged almost half of Tanzania’s population into poverty, with many people earning less than the equivalent of $1.90 a day.
Countless people don’t have access to basic services like medical care, and HIV has become one of the leading causes of death in adults. Families living in both urban and rural areas struggle with rising unemployment rates. Surrounded by conflict, Tanzania is also home to a large refugee population, further straining its already scarce resources.