Sharifa Mrisho

I’m Sharifa Mrisho, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology student at the University of Dodoma. My work centers on people and systems: I have hands-on experience in counseling, community development, gender-based programs, planning, and policy. I’m passionate about translating research into practical solutions that support communities, advance gender equity, and inform better policy decisions.

Key strengths

• Counseling: One-on-one and group support with a focus on listening and practical next steps
• Community Development: Mobilizing stakeholders, running programs, and measuring impact
• Gender-Based Work: GBV awareness, prevention, and survivor-centered approaches
• Planning & Policy: Program design, stakeholder analysis, and policy briefs

Social Worker Intern at Tanga Council, Social Welfare Department (2024-07 – 2025-09)

• Engaged with street children to build trust, facilitating their rescue by placing them in safe shelters or reintegrating them with families
• Conducted evaluations of children's backgrounds and needs to determine appropriate interventions for their circumstances
• Provided emotional and psychological support to children affected by abuse and trauma, fostering resilience and recovery
• Identified and reconnected children with their families, ensuring a supportive and safe home environment
• Assisted children in returning to school or enrolling in vocational training programs, enhancing their future opportunities
• Ensured access to food, clothing, medical care, and safe shelter to improve overall well-being of poor households in Tanga centre
• Worked with government agencies, NGOs, and community leaders to establish a comprehensive support system for street children

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology – University of Dodoma (UDOM) (2022 – 2025)

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) – Masasi girls Secondary School (2020 – 2022)

Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) – Mkwakwani secondary school (2016 – 2019)