Maria Sarungi Tsehai is a

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known for her

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"Change Tanzania". Change Tanzania began as a

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(#changeTanzania) to influence Tanzanian citizens to participate in bringing positive change in different aspects of life, especially in political matters in Tanzania. She is also known for helping young women to attain their goals in the

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as she is a director of miss universe Tanzania.

Education and career

Tsehai received her degree in

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in 1999 from the University of Eötvös Loránd, Hungary. She is versed in communication,

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, and the fashion industry. She also owns her own communication company, Compass Communication. She has participated in the making of films such as ''Am Tired'' (2005) and ''Born on Fire'' (2008). She currently owns her own online television channel called Kwanza TV.

Activism

Tsehai is known for her advocacy for change in Tanzania. Through the use of media, she promotes

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to young women, and against discrimination toward women.

References

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